EN8 or not for spindle

Allan Waterfall
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EN8 or not for spindle Nov 20, 2004 17:50:39 GMT

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Post by Allan Waterfall on Nov 20, 2004 17:50:39 GMT

I'm curently building a "Stent" T&C grinder.

The specs call for EN8 for the spindle,I am wondering if this is essential as the spindle runs in ballraces anyway.

Would it be OK to make this from EN1A which I have a reasonable supply of?

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Allan

Anzaniste Active Member Posts: 17	EN8 or not for spindle Nov 21, 2004 18:19:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Anzaniste on Nov 21, 2004 18:19:50 GMT EN1a is more susceptable to accidental bending.

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EN8 or not for spindle Nov 21, 2004 21:11:06 GMT

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Post by alanstepney on Nov 21, 2004 21:11:06 GMT

When I built my Stent I used a piece of--- EN24 or 32 or something equally as exotic and d*** hard to machine.

Lasted well though.

As it is a major piece that you dont want to have to replace in the future, if the spec calls for EN8, that is what I would use.

Allan Waterfall Active Member Posts: 24	EN8 or not for spindle Nov 21, 2004 22:29:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Allan Waterfall on Nov 21, 2004 22:29:33 GMT Thanks very much for the replies. Allan

Post by Allan Waterfall on Nov 20, 2004 17:50:39 GMT

Post by Anzaniste on Nov 21, 2004 18:19:50 GMT

Post by alanstepney on Nov 21, 2004 21:11:06 GMT

Post by Allan Waterfall on Nov 21, 2004 22:29:33 GMT