Aspire at the Martin Guitar factory

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Aspire at the Martin Guitar factory

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Both of the ShopBot desktops in their custom shop were using Aspire.
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Thanks Randall!!
Any idea of the spindle and MUNGO VFD they're using?
VERY nice to see them using my model machine!! :D
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Very cool!
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Here is an example of what they are making
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scottp55 wrote: Any idea of the spindle and MUNGO VFD they're using?
Probably similar to this.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PRECISE-ESC304 ... 2286389817
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Thanks Gerry!
VERY specialized for it's purpose, AND expensive in other words.
I've wondered at times, getting something with more than my HSD 18,000RPM...but the trade-offs to get 50K?....I'll stick with mine for now :D
Interesting how it was automatic tool change on the SHANK, AND had a spring loaded head!
Barely understood all of my Dad's Big Iron$$$ CNCs(all 9 of them),and was totally lost on the one that needed a new building with a 29'roof and worked with either vac or oil filled cutting chamber.
I know a Lot..about a Little!
I appreciate it Gerry!
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