PDS COLOMBO ELECTRIC SPINDLES

ELECTRIC SPINDLES
MANUAL COLLET & AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE

For applications in:

Wood / Plastic / Non Ferrous metals

Please contact us directly for other applications in Stone, Marble,

Granite, Glass, & Metal Working

P.O. Box 461 128 Durkee Lane Dallas, North Carolina 28034
Phone: (704) 922-5261 Fax: (704) 922-1405 E-Mail: spindles@pdscolombo.com
PRECISION DRIVE SYSTEMS HIGH SPEED SPINDLES, TOOLING, & ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINES & ROBOTS
 COLOMBO ELECTRIC SPINDLES

1. World market leader for machining wood, plastic, and aluminum.

2. Widest range of electric spindles in the industry with over 150 different types
● Power from 0.5 HP to over 40 HP
● Speed range up to 60,000 rpm
● Automatic Tool Change, Manual Tool Change
● Cooling Systems: Fan, Compressed Air, Liquid
3. Long Service life, High quality cuts
● Rigid, heavy duty shafts, housings, and bearing supports
● Super precision, dual angular contact bearings, steel, or ceramic
● Ultra-fine balancing, better than ISO 1940/I, G 0.4
4. Local Sales, Repairs and Support in USA through Precision Drive Systems

MANUAL TOOL CHANGE AUTOMATIC TOOL

1. Lowest capital investment 1. Fast tool change, high productivity.

2. High reliability and long service 2. ISO or HSK tool holding systems
life—fewer things go wrong
3. Tool holding options
● Collet Systems
● Hydraulic Clamping Systems
● Threaded shaft extensions

FAN COOLING COMPRESSED AIR COOLING LIQUID COOLING

● Lowest capitol cost • High efficiency • Highest efficiency
• Better power to weight ratio • Best power to weight ratio
• Better reliability
 SERIES RV AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE SPINDLES - FAN COOLED

SHAFT DRIVEN FAN COOLED (60% DUTY CYCLE) AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE "ATC" for ISO and HSK Toolholders
Frame Basic Max. Hp Max. RPM Speed or Range Max. RPM Frame Weight Toolholders/ Max.Tool
ID Size Model # Capacity Constant Torque Constant w/ Ceramic Mountings lbs. Collets Shaft Dia.
mm Power Brgs

90 RV 90/ 4 or 7.5 18,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP 34 ISO25-ER25 5/8"

110 RV110/ 8 or 10 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP 58 HSK50F or *ISO30-ER32 3/4"

116 RV116/ 8 or 10 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FB3 67 HSK50F or *ISO30-ER32 3/4"

116 RV116/ 8 or 10 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FB3 67 HSK63F-ER40 1"

1
135 RV135/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP 81 / 90 HSK50F or *ISO30-ER32 3/4"

135 RV135/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP 81 / 90 HSK63F-ER40 1"

154 RV154/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FB3 92 / 130 HSK50F or *ISO30-ER32 3/4"

154 RV154/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FB3 92 / 130 HSK63F or ISO40-ER40 1"

170 RV170/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 R 85 / 91 HSK50F or *ISO30-ER32 3/4"

170 RV170/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 R 85 / 91 HSK63F or ISO40-ER40 1"

*Choose clamping by Balls or Fingers
2 POLE or 4 POLE STD. Dual Voltages of 220/380V or 230/460V. Single Voltage available on request. Choose CONSTANT TORQUE or
CONSTANT POWER for your application.
PDS stocks the most popular COLOMBO spindle models for immediate delivery to support our OEM Customers and their aftermarket End Users of CNC
Routers, Point to Point Boring Machines, Tenenors, Machining Centers and Robotic Automation Systems. Non-Stocked Models are typically delivered 7 to
10 weeks from receipt of your special order with confirmed specifications. Special Designs & Funded Prototype Development Engineering Projects require
a few more weeks.

POWER AND TORQUE CURVE EXAMPLES

P o we r T o rque P o we r T o rque P o we r T o rque

( H P )7.5 ( f t .lb) ( H P ) 10 ( f t .lb) ( H P ) 18 ( f t .lb)
Power Power Power

3.28 4.38
7.0
2.19 2.92 4.57
Torque Torque Torque
1.64

S pe e d S pe e d S pe e d
2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000
( rpm ) ( rpm ) ( rpm )
 SERIES RC and RA AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE SPINDLES —
Compressed Air or Liquid Cooled

COMPRESSED AIR COOLED (90% DUTY CYCLE) AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE "ATC" for ISO and HSK Toolholders
Frame ID Basic Max. Hp Max. RPM Speed or Range Max. RPM w/ Frame Weight Toolholders/ Collets Max.Tool
Size mm Model # Capacity Ceramic Brgs. Mountings lbs. Shaft Dia.
Constant Torque Constant Power
55 RC 55/ 1 to 1.3 18,000 or 40,000 18,000/40,000 60,000 FP 15.0 ISO 15-ER 11 1/4"
73 RC 73/ 1 to 3 18,000 or 40,000 18,000/40,000 40,000 FP 21.5 ISO 20-ER 16 3/8"
90 RC 90/ 3 to 5.5 18,000 or 30,000 15,000/30,000 30,000 FP/FB3 40.3 ISO 25-ER 25 5/8"
110 RC110/ 10 18,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP/FB3 62.7 HSK50F or 3/4"
*ISO30-ER32
135 RC135/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP/FB3 101/130 HSK50F or 3/4"
*ISO30-ER32
135 RC135/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP/FB3 101/130 HSK63F/ ISO 40-ER40 1"
170 RC170/ 12 or 16 6,000 or 9,000 6,000/9,000 15,000 FP 161.0 HSK63E,A/ISO 40-ER40 1"
*Choose Clamping by Balls or Fingers

LIQUID COOLED (100% DUTY CYCLE) AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE "ATC" for ISO and HSK Toolholders
Frame ID Basic Max. Hp Max. RPM Speed or Range Max. RPM w/ Frame Weight Toolholders/ Collets Max.Tool
Size mm Model # Capacity Constant Torque Constant Power Ceramic Brgs. Mountings lbs. Shaft Dia.

55 RA 55/ 1 to 1.3 18,000 or 40,000 18,000/40,000 60,000 FP 15.0 ISO 15-ER 11 1/4"
73 RA 73/ 2 to 3 18,000 or 40,000 18,000/40,000 40,000 FP 21.5 ISO 20-ER 16 3/8"
90 RA 90/ 3 to 6.0 18,000 or 30,000 15,000/30,000 30,000 FP/FB3 40.3 ISO 25-ER 25 5/8"
110 RA110/ 10 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP/FB3 62.7 HSK50F or *ISO30- 3/4"
ER32
135 RA135/ 12 or 16 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP/FB3 101/130 HSK50F or *ISO30- 3/4"
ER32
135 RA135/ Up to 40 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP/FB3 101/130 HSK63F/ ISO 40-ER40 1"
150 RA150/ 11 or 18 3,000 or 15,000 7,500/15,000 FC 161 HSK63E,A/ISO 40-ER40 1"
200 RA200/ 16 or 24 3,000 or 15,000 7,500/15,000 FC 179.0 HSK63E,A/ISO 40-ER40 1"
220 RA220/ 20 3,000 or 10,000 5,000/10,000 FC 336.0 HSK63E,A/ISO 40-ER40 1"
240 RA240/ 20 1,500 or 8,000 4,000/8,000 FC 627.0 HSK63E,A/ISO 40-ER40 1"

2 POLE or 4 POLE STD. Dual Voltages of 220/380V or 230/460V. Single Voltage available on request. Choose CONSTANT
TORQUE or CONSTANT POWER for your application.
PDS stocks the most popular COLOMBO spindle models for immediate delivery to support our OEM Customers and their
aftermarket
End Users of CNC Routers, Point to Point Boring Machines, Tenenors, Machining Centers and Robotic
Automation Systems.
Non-Stocked Models are typically delivered 7 to 10 weeks from receipt of your special order with confirmed
specifications. Special Designs & Funded Prototype Development Engineering Projects require a few more weeks.
 SERIES RV & RS MANUAL COLLET SPINDLES - Fan Cooled

SHAFT DRIVEN FAN COOLED (60% DUTY CYCLE) MANUAL TOOL CHANGE COLLET SPINDLES
Frame Basic Max. Hp Maximum RPM Speed or Range Max. RPM w/ Frame Weight Toolholders/ Max.Tool
ID Size Model # Capacity Constant Constant Power Ceramic Mountings lbs. Collets Shaft Dia.
mm Torque Bearings
42 RV 42/ 0.2 to 0.4 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 noise limiting FP 3 / 3.6 ER 11 1/4"
55 RV 55/ 0.3 to 1.5 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 noise limiting FP 6.7/7.6 ER 16 / ER 20 3/8" / 1/2"
73 RV 73/ 1 to 3 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 noise limiting FP1/FP4/R 10.5 /16 ER 20 / ER 25 1/2" / 5/8"
90 RV 90/ 3 to 7.5 18,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP1/FP4/R 23/29 ER 25 5/8"
110 RV110/ 10 18,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP 40 ER25/ER32/ 5/8"/3/4"/1"
ER40
116 RV116/ 10 18,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FB3 56 ER32/ER40 3/4" / 1"
135 RV135/ 8 To 15 18,000 9,000/18,000 24,000 FP 74/88 ER 32 3/4"
154 RV154/ 12 or 16 18,000 9,000/18,000 24,000 FB3 86/96 ER 32/ ER 40 3/4" / 1"
170 RV170/ 9 or 16 18,000 9,000/18,000 18,000 R 57/64 ER 32 3/4"
ELECTRIC FAN COOLED (60% DUTY CYCLE) MANUAL TOOL CHANGE COLLET SPINDLES
Frame Basic Max. Hp Max. RPM Speed or Range Max. RPM w/ Frame Weight Toolholders/ Max.Tool
ID Size Model # Capacity Constant Torque Constant Ceramic Mountings lbs. Collets Shaft Dia.
mm Power Bearings
42 RS 42/ 0.2 to 0.4 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 noise limiting FP 3 / 3.6 ER 11 1/4"
55 RS 55/ 0.3 to 1 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 noise limiting FP 6.7/7.6 ER 16 / ER 20 3/8" / 1/2"
73 RS 73/ 1 to 3 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 noise limiting FP1/FP4/R 10.5 /16 ER 20 / ER 25 1/2" / 5/8"
90 RS 90/ 3 to 7.5 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP1/FP4/R 23/29 ER 25 5/8"
110 RS110 8 or 10 12,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 24,000 FP1 39/42 ER 32 3/4"
135 RS135/ 12 or 16 18,000 9,000/18,000 24,000 FP1 86/96 ER 40 1"
2 POLE or 4 POLE STD. Dual Voltages of 220/380V or 230/460V. Single Voltage available on request. Choose CONSTANT TORQUE or CONSTANT POWER for your application. PDS stocks the
most popular COLOMBO spindle models for immediate delivery to support our OEM Customers and their aftermarket End Users of CNC Routers, Point to Point Boring Machines, Tenenors,
Machining Centers and Robotic Automation Systems. Non-Stocked Models are typically delivered 7 to 10 weeks from receipt of your special order with confirmed
specifications. Special Designs & Funded Prototype Development Engineering Projects require a few more weeks.

POWER AND TORQUE CURVE EXAMPLES

RV 90/2 FP1 SB CPE25, 7.5HP RV 154/22 FP1 CPE 40, 16HP RV 110/22 FP1 SB CPE 32, 10 HP
12,000/24,000 rpm, 200/400 Hz, 4 12,000/18,000 rpm 200/300 Hz, 480V 12,000/18,000 rpm 200/300 Hz 480V

P o we r T o rque P o we r T o rque P o we r T o rque

( H P )7.5 ( f t .lb) ( H P ) 16 ( f t .lb) ( H P ) 10 ( f t .lb)
Power Power Power

3.28 7.0 4.38

2.19 4.87 2.92
Torque Torque Torque
1.64

S pe e d S pe e d S pe e d
2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000
( rpm ) ( rpm ) ( rpm )
 SERIES RC MANUAL COLLET ELECTRIC SPINDLES - Compressed Air Cooled

COMPRESSED AIR COOLED (90% DUTY CYCLE) MANUAL TOOL CHANGE COLLET SPINDLES

Frame ID Basic Max. Hp Max. RPM Speed or Range Max. RPM w/option Frame Mount- Weight Toolholders/ Max.Tool
Size mm Model # Capacity Ceramic Bearings ings lbs. Collets Shaft Dia.
Constant Torque Constant Power

42 RC 42/ 0.4 18,000 or 60,000 30,000/60,000 100,000 FP 76.7 ER 11 1/4"

55 RC 55/ 1.3 or 1.5 24,000 or 60,000 30,000/60,000 80,000 FP 9.2 / 11 ER 11 1/4"

73 RC 73/ 1.5 or 3 18,000 or 40,000 18,000/36,000 40,000 FP1/B1 22/31 ER 20 / ER 25 1/2" / 5/8"

90 RC 90/ 2 or 7.5 18,000 or 40,000 18,000/36,000 40,000 FP/FF 23/54 ER 25 5/8"

110 RC110/ 8 or 10 18,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 36,000 FP/FF 56/61 ER25/ER32/ 5/8"/3/4"/1"
ER40
135 RC135/ 12 or 40 9,000 or 24,000 9,000/18,000 24,000 FP1/R/FB3 78/94 ER 40 1"

2 POLE or 4 POLE STD. Dual Voltages of 220/380V or 230/460V. Single Voltage available on request. Choose CONSTANT TORQUE or CONSTANT POWER for your
application PDS stocks the most popular COLOMBO spindle models for immediate delivery to support our OEM Customers and their aftermarket End Users of
CNC Routers, Point to Point Boring Machines, Tenenors, Machining Centers and Robotic Automation Systems. Non-Stocked Models are typically delivered 7 to 10
weeks from receipt of your special order with confirmed specifications. Special Designs & Funded Prototype Development Engineering Projects require a few more
weeks.

POWER AND TORQUE CURVE EXAMPLES

RC 90/22 FP1CPE25, 7.4 HP RC 110/22 FP1SB CPE32, 10HP RC 135/22 FP1CPE40, 20 HP,
12,000/24,000 rpm, 200/400 Hz, 480V 12,000/24,000, 200/400 Hz, 480V 12,000/24,000 rpm, 400/800 Hz 480V

P o wer T o rque P o wer T o rque P o wer T o rque

(H P )7.5 (ft.lb) (H P ) 10 (ft.lb) (H P ) 20 (ft.lb)
Power Power Power

3.28 4.38 8.75

2.19 2.92 5.83

Torque Torque Torque
1.64 1.85 3.72

Speed Speed Speed

2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000
(rpm) (rpm) (rpm)
 SERIES RA MANUAL COLLET ELECTRIC SPINDLES - Liquid Cooled

LIQUID COOLED (100% DUTY CYCLE) MANUAL TOOL CHANGE COLLET SPINDLES

Frame ID Basic Max. Hp Max. RPM Speed or Range Max. RPM w/ Frame Weight Toolholders/ Max.Tool
Size mm Model # Capacity Ceramic Mountings lbs. Collets Shaft Dia.
Constant Torque Constant Power Bearings
42 RA 42/ 0.4 18,000 or 60,000 30,000/60,000 100,000 FP 7.2 ER 11 1/4"

55 RA 55/ 1.3 or 1.5 24,000 or 60,000 30,000/60,000 80,000 FP 9.6 / 11 ER 11 1/4"

73 RA 73/ 1.5 or 3 18,000 or 40,000 18,000/36,000 40,000 FP1/FP4/R 10.5 /16 ER 20 1/2"

90 RA 90/ 3 to 7.5 18,000 or 24,000 18,000/36,000 40,000 FP1/FP4/R 23/29 ER 20 / ER 25 5/8" / 3/4"

110 RA110/ 10 18,000 or 24,000 12,000/24,000 36,000 FP 40 ER 32 3/4"

135 RA135/ 8 or 15 18,000 9,000/18,000 24,000 FP 74/88 ER 32/ER 40 3/4" / 1"

2 POLE or 4 POLE STD. Dual Voltages of 220/380V or 230/460V. Single Voltage available on request. Choose CONSTANT TORQUE or CONSTANT POWER for
your application PDS stocks the most popular COLOMBO spindle models for immediate delivery to support our OEM Customers and their aftermarket End
Users of CNC Routers, Point to Point Boring Machines, Tenenors, Machining Centers and Robotic Automation Systems. Non-Stocked Models are typically
delivered 7 to 10 weeks from receipt of your special order with confirmed specifications. Special Designs & Funded Prototype Development Engineering
Projects require a few more weeks.

POWER AND TORQUE CURVE EXAMPLES

RA 90/22 FP1 CPE25, 7.5 HP, RA 110/22 FP1 SB CPE32, 10HP RA 135/22 FP1 CPE40, 20 HP,
12,000/24,000 rpm, 200/400 Hz, 480V 12,000/24,000, 200/400 Hz 12,000/24,000 rpm, 400/800 Hz 480V

P o we r T o rque P o wer T o rque P o we r T o rque

( H P )7.5 ( f t .lb) ( H P ) 10 ( f t .lb) ( H P ) 20 ( f t .lb)
Power Power Power

3.28 4.38 8.75

2.19 2.92 5.83

Torque Torque Torque
1.64 1.85 3.72

Speed S pe e d Speed
2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000 2000 12,000 18,000 24,000
( rpm) ( rpm) ( rpm)
 SPINDLE CARE
WARM UP

Do not apply load to a cold electric spindle. Run the spindle at 9,000 rpm for 10 minutes or until the
spindle bearing supports reach 98 degrees Fº (human body temp.). This allows bearings, supports, and
shafts to reach the designed dimensions. Applying load to a cold spindle will cause premature failure to
bearings.
TOOLING

Keep tools sharp to reduce forces, heat, and to maintain cut quality. Monitor increases in electric current
to the spindle to detect loss of tool sharpness. Heat generated from tools can overheat bearing grease,
evaporates essential components, and lessen bearing life. Maximum bearing temperature of bearing
supports is 150 degrees Fº. Access heat will cause tool holders to jam in automatic tool change spindles.
Be sure all spindle sensors operate to avoid damage. CAUTION: All Colombo spindles are designed to
accept only ISO or HSK tool holder. BT tool holders are not interchangeable.

Use only balanced tools and tool holders. Rebalance all tools after each sharpening. Vibration from
unbalanced tools can rapidly destroy bearings. The balance standard is 1.0g (ANSI 1940/I).

Replace any worn, scratched, or deformed tool holders and collets with new items to prevent tool slip
(heat) and imbalance from run-out. Consider optional vibration sensors now available.

TOOLING DIMENSIONS & DYNAMIC LIMITS

HSK TOOL HOLDERS

Taper Size Clamp Force Speed Tool Diameter Tool Weight Tool Length
(rpm) (mm, max) (kg, max) Approx. (mm, max)

HSK 63 - A 18,000 N 6,000 to 9000 300 12 *

4,050 lbf 9000 to 12,000 200 8 *
12,000 to 15,000 130 5 *
15,000 to 18,000 80 5 *
HSK 63 - B 11,000 N 6,000 to 9000 250 10 150
2475 lbf 9000 to 12,000 170 7 150
12,000 to 15,000 130 5 150
15,000 to 18,000 80 5 125
HSK 63 - F 11,000 N 6,000 to 9000 250 10 Taper Size
2475 lbf 9000 to 12,000 170 7 150
12,000 to 15,000 130 5 150
15,000 to 18,000 80 5 125
HSK 50 - A 6800 N 6,000 to 9000 170 10 *
1,530 lbf 9000 to 12,000 140 7 *
12,000 to 15,000 120 5 *
15,000 to 18,000 80 5 *
HSK 50 - B 6800 N 6,000 to 9000 160 5 125
1,530 lbf 9000 to 12,000 140 5 125
12,000 to 15,000 120 3 100
15,000 to 18,000 80 3 75
HSK 50 - F 6800 N 6,000 to 9000 160 5 125
1,530 lbf 9000 to 12,000 140 5 125
12,000 to 15,000 120 3 100
15,000 to 18,000 80 3 75
* Consult PDS regarding specific application
 MAINTENANCE
CLEANING

Keep spindle body, fans, and airways clean to allow the cooling systems to function
correctly. Keep tool tapers, shafts, and collets scrupulously clean. Collet life is usually
<700 hours. Minor contamination can cause tool misalignment, out of balance, tool slip,
and poor quality cuts. Normal wear life is <700 hours. Tool slip leads operators to
over-tighten collet nuts and damage threads.

COOL DOWN

Allow cooling systems (fan, compressed air or liquid) and bearing pressurization (if fitted)
to run for 10 minutes after stopping work. This minimizes condensation and minimizes
contaminants being drawn into the bearings supports.

TOOLING DIMENSIONS & DYNAMIC LIMITS

ISO TOOL HOLDERS

Taper Size Clamp Force Speed Tool Diameter Tool Weight Tool Length
(rpm) (mm, max) (kg, max) Approx. (mm, max)

ISO 40 6,000 N 6,000 to 9000 150 10 150

1,350 lbf 9000 to 12,000 130 7 150
12,000 to 15,000 110 5 150
15,000 to 18,000 80 5 125
ISO 30 5,000 N 6,000 to 9000 140 5 150
Heavy Duty (FB3) 1,125 lbf 9000 to 12,000 130 5 150
12,000 to 15,000 110 3 150
15,000 to 18,000 80 3 125
ISO 30 3,500 N 6,000 to 9000 140 4 125
Medium Duty (FP1) 785 lbf 9000 to 12,000 130 4 125
12,000 to 15,000 110 2.5 100
15,000 to 18,000 80 2.5 75
ISO 25 2100 N 6,000 to 9000 120 3 *
475 lbf 9000 to 12,000 90 2.5 *
12,000 to 15,000 60 2 *
15,000 to 18,000 30 1.5 *
ISO 20 1800 N 6,000 to 9000 60 2.5 *
405 lbf 9000 to 12,000 40 2 *
12,000 to 15,000 30 1.5 *
15,000 to 18,000 20 1 *
ISO 15 835 N 6,000 to 9000 50 2 *
190 lbf 9000 to 12,000 30 1.5 *
12,000 to 15,000 20 1 *
15,000 to 18,000 10 0.5 *
* Consult PDS regarding specific application
 Spindle Selection Guide

The electric spindle is the heart of the machine tool. Correct selection is imperative for optimum machine
performance. This guide is to help you select the most suitable electric spindle for your application.
PRECISION DRIVE SYSTEMS offers Colombo electric spindles with over 150 types, 1/4 to 40 HP, up to
80,000 rpm. We feel sure we can meet your needs. PDS will help you select Electric Spindles, Frequency
Inverters, Tool Holders, and Tool Changers. Please call us if you would like assistance or quotations.

Your choice of electric spindles comes from considering interrelated variables: type of material, cuts, tools,
feed rates, and spindle speed. Detailed information is available to calculate these factors, but our guide
below may help.

APPLICATION
Here are some examples:

● Engraving or cutting plastic, plywood, or fiberboard up to 0.25” thick, below 500 in/minute feed rate,
use spindles around 1.5 to 5 HP up to 40,000 rpm. Their small size and weight also make them highly
maneuverable to suit small routers and robots with 5-axis or 3-D carving or trimming capabilities.

● Cutting wood, plastic, or aluminum using straight tools below 0.75” diameter at feed rates around
300 to 600 in/minute use spindles between 5 and 10 HP, 12,000 to 24,000 rpm.

● Heavy-duty demands including large profile tools over 1.0” diameter at high feed rates of 500 to
3,000 inches per minute in high-density materials eg phenolic, hardwood, aluminum, use higher power
spindles, 10 to 20 HP from 9,000 to 18,000 rpm.

CUTTING APPLICATION RANGE by MATERIALS

MATERIALS STOCK RV RS RC RA
Titanium & Thermal Resistant Alloys Foil
Nickle Alloyed Steel Sheets
Stainless Steel (300 Series) Sheets
Stainless Steel (400 Series) Sheets Not Suitable
Carbon Alloyed Steel Sheets
Mild Steel Sheets Caution
Stone, Marble, & Granite Block & Slabs
Aluminum & Light Alloys All
Phenolics & Fiberglass Sheets & Molded
Polycarbonate Rigid Plastic Sheets Caution
Sold Hardwoods, Oaks, Maple, Ash All
Plywood & OSB Sheets
Solid Soft Woods, Pine, Fir, Birch All
Flexible Plastic & PVC Sheets & Pipes Normal Application Range
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) Sheets
Particle Board Sheets
Rigid Foam (Vitrified Plastic) Blocks & Molded

Trimming, Polishing, and Deburring is suitable for all series RA, RC, and some larger RS models
 COOLING

Cooling method for your Electric Spindle is based on its duty cycle. Medium and heavy duty cycle models
are available with each type of cooling.

● FAN cooling (RV series) is lowest cost but least efficient and results in the largest size spindle.

● LIQUID cooling (RA series) is most efficient but most expensive.

● COMPRESSED AIR cooling (RC series) is a good compromise between high efficiency and medium cost.

COOLING SPECIFICATIONS
Imperial Inch Specifications Metric Specifications
Frame Fan Compressed Liquid Cooled Fan Cooled Compressed Air Liquid Cooled
Size Cooled Air Cooled Cooled
RV & RS RC RA RV & RS RC RA
cfm cfm @ 90 psi gpm @ 30 psi cubic meters / hr liters / minute liters / minute
42 40 1 0.25 70 25 1
55 50 1.2 0.4 80 25 1
73 65 1.5 0.5 100 25 2
90 260 1.8 0.8 450 25 2
110 300 2 0.8 500 50 2
116 350 2.3 0.8 600 50 2
135 400 3 1.3 700 80 5
154 500 3.7 1.3 800 80 5
200 x x 1.5 x 80 5
240 x x 1.5 x 80 5

NOTES:
1. Cooling specifications are for values measured at the Electric Spindle INPUT OFFICE.
Pressure drop must be considered based upon length and configuration elbows of cooling line and air ducting.
2. Maintain Normal operating TEMPERATURE between 100 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit measured at the front bearing support.
Maintaining this temperature range will help maximize spindle bearing life and avoid premature bearing failure.
3. Spindle bearings will sound noisy during warm-up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit until thermal expansion reaches required preload.
4. Metric conversion factors: I/cf = 0.03531, I/gal = 0.2642, cf/cm = 35.33569

POWER CURVE

You can choose where power appears in the spindle’s speed range to best suit your cuts: more power at full
speed or at mid-range speeds.

CONSTANT TORQUE electric spindles suit applications where maximum cutting power is required near
maximum spindle speed. Their torque is constant, so power
increases steadily from zero at zero speed to full power at C o n s ta n t
POW ER
full speed. T o rq u e

CONSTANT POWER electric spindles provide flexibility

C o n s ta n t
For a wider variety of cutting tasks, They deliver more Power
Power at mid-range speeds but less power at maximum
Speed than constant torque spindles. Full power is
Available from say 12,000 to 24,0000 rpm for different
Materials, tools, and cuts.

SPEED
 SPEED
Incorrect spindle speed is a common error in CNC machining. Generally, each material and cut has
an idea tool profile and cutting speed. Larger diameter tools require slower speeds. Spindle speed
and feed rate for a given cut must be balanced for best work quality, tool life, and spindle life. Speed
is controlled by a FREQUNECY INVERTER connected to the electric spindle. All spindles are 3
phase 60 cycle with infinitely variable speed from 0 to max rpm by correctly programming your
frequency inverter drive for each spindle.

FEED RATE

FEEDRATE CHART Feed rate must be balanced with spindle speed.

Changing one influences the other. Too slow feed
rates decrease tool life due to overheating and may
Flexible Plastics leave burn marks on the work. Heat builds in the tool
when not enough material is removed to cool the cut
Particle Board interface. Often, determining the best feed rate can
only come from trail and error. General feed rate
Solid Wood chart for different materials is shown as a starting
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
point. Your cutting tool suppliers can advise cutting
data for various materials.
Inches per Minute

MATERIAL CHIP LOAD INCHES

Minimum Average
Solid Wood- dense 0.006 0.015
FORMULA: (Feed Speed IN/MIN ·/· RPM) = Chip Load
Solid Wood - soft 0.008 0.02 Number of Cutting Edges
Particle Board 0.010 0.025
MDF 0.008 0.015 (360 IN/MIN ·/· 18,000 RPM) = 0.010 in. Chip Load
FORMULA: 2 Cutting Edges
Rigid Plastic 0.010 0.02 - or -
= 0.010 in Feed/Tooth
Flexible Plastic 0.015 0.025
Aluminum 0.002 0.009

CUTTING ENTRY ANGLE

Feedrate
Keep down feed rates ,20% for the first 1 mm of
depth. Ramp down to full cut depth at an angle less 100%
than about 20 degrees. This minimizes axial force.
50%
Above all, avoid “crashes” of the spindle into the 30%
table, fixtures, or work. Your spindle bearings are 20% 0 to
10% 20 to 20 D
rated for high radial (side-cutting) loads and low 60 to
35 to
45 D
35 D
egree
egre
es
ry egre s
axial (end cutting) loads. We offer other spindles for le o f Ent 90 to
60 D
45 D
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Ang egre
heavy boring duty for drilling many holes larger than es
5/8” diameter.
 “Manual Tool Change” clamps the tool in a spring collet in a taper in the spindle
shaft. This choice offers excellent rigidity at low cost. The disadvantage is long tool
change times of 2-3 times.

“Automatic Tool Change” offers fast tool change (<5 seconds) and higher
productivity, but at a higher price. Tools are fixed in tool holders by collet. This
assembly is clamped in the electric spindle shaft by a drawbar and springs. Tool
holders are released by actuating the spindle drawbar against the clamping springs.
Manual
Setting tools occur off-line using jigs for accuracy and without interrupting
production.

ISO and HSK are the two most common tool holders used on CNC routers, robots,
and milling machines. ISO 30 is more popular than the smaller taper sizes ISO 25,
20, and 15. ISO 40 size is more common in high power, heavy duty, and metal
cutting applications. HSK 50 and HSK 63 tool holders provide better cutting accu-
racy and reliability. Their only disadvantage is higher cost than comparable ISO tool
holders. Their popularity is growing rapidly due to performance.
Automatic

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST

PROBLEM
1. Unable to reach related max. speed
2. Vibration or rough edge cut
3. Inadequate bearing life
Spindle noise or premature bearing
failure
4. Spindle over heating
5. Cutter stalls in cut
6. Tool holders sticking
7. Tool holders loose
8. Popping sound during tool change.
9. One of the most common failures is
due to actuation while rotating
10. Cutters dropping out
11. Cutters breaking frequently
CHECK
• inverter parameter setting. Verify input voltage to match
• Balance toolholder. Balance cutter. Dull cutter. Tool length over max.
• Overheating. Excessive feed rates. Unbalanced tooling.
Check warm-up procedure. Check feed-rates. Check ramp-in. Check cooling capacity CFM.
• Check incoming voltage. Cleaning spindle area to ensure adequate air cooling, voltage. Check inverter set-up
• Reduce depth of cutter. Dull cutters
• Check advised tool dimensions, check feed rates. Check tool ejection: 2.67 to 3.05 mm ISO; 0.5mm HSK
Check that cone clean is operating. Check cleanliness of taper and tool holders
Change to "Niploy" nickel plated tool holders to switch to HSK toolholders
• Check taper (visual) for fretting. HSK requires regular cleaning & greasing to maintain proper clamping force.
Check for worn tool holders. Check for worn taper. Check for proper pull studs.
• Check for contamination in air line, use 5 micron filter
• Check all adjustments and signals of sensors. "Use of sensor's requires for valid warranty"
• Check threads for damage or wear possible overtightening of collet nuts
Replace collets is worn
• Check cutter length. Possible too high feed rates. Removing too much material at one pass
 OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES FOR ATC ELECTRIC SPINDLES

TOOL SAFETY DEVICES

for ISO 15, ISO 20, ISO 25,
ISO 30, & ISO 40

COLOMBO patented TOOL SAFETY DEVICE affords positive

protection from accidental toolholder ejection in case of pull stud
failure. Pull stud is critical to the mechanical link between your
ISO toolholder and your spindle.

CAF 15 RELAY

CAF 15 Relay simplifies CNC interface with the ATC Electric

Spindle motion sensor. The sensor utilizes the CAF 15 Relay to
monitor spindle shaft rotation to avoid prematurely actuating the
non-rotating pneumatic cylinder push rod. This avoids friction
welding damage of the two shafts and costly repair.

VIBRATION SENSOR OPTIONS

TOOL HOLDERS & COLLETS
RMS Velocity mm/sec Experience shows
that the global RMS value of vibration
provides the best indication of the intensity
of the vibration. This is explained by the fact
that a certain velocity level corresponds to a
giver level of energy, so that the
vibrations to both the low
and the high frequency are
equally pondered as far as
ISO 15, ISO 20, ISO 30, ISO 40 HSK63F HSK50F the energy of the vibration
is concerned.

MAIN FEATURES:
C-AXIS UNIT or ANTI-ROTATION COLLARS Alarms:
to set position of Right Angle Drive Tooling • OUT PNP n.c. (level of unbalance alarm,
settings possible from 1 mm/sec to 4.5 mm/
sec in step of 0.5 mm/sec) No. 1 OUT PNP
n.c. tool collision alarm (setting possible
COLOMBO ELECTRIC SPINDLES
from 0.5 to 25g; 1g=9.81 m/sec²)
• Analogical Output 0.1 V/ (mm/sec) in
Anti-Rotation Device
RMS
6.5 • Number of sensors: 1
31.5
• Resonant Frequency: 18 Khz
Right Angle Drive
• Sensor dimensions: 10x10x10mm
Aggregate
• Power Supply: 24Vdc 150mA
45.0
• Dimensions: B=64 L=150 H=34 mm
• Protection grade: Ip67
 MACHINE ACCESSORIES
Rotary Axis Heads
The addition of the Colombo Two Axis Rotary Head to a standard three axis
machine allows for simultaneous five axis machining in a wide range of materials.

Two models are available:

The GC-FAST is available with either an Aluminum or

Cast Iron housing. The Aluminum version is intended for
use in wood, plastics and light alloys. The cast iron
version is for the metal working industry. The 13 HP
electric spindle is liquid cooled. The two rotary axes are
driven by a servo motor, timing belt and harmonic drive
system.

The GC-Index is suitable for use in a variety of

industries including wood working, plastics and metal
working. This model has a cast iron housing and a 10
GC-FAST HP spindle cooled either by compressed air or liquid.
The two rotary axes are driven by a servo motor, timing
belt and harmonic drive system.

Features:

A axis rotation 450°

B axis rotation +/- 120°
Rotation speed up to 180°/sec (30 rpm)
Polar axis motors upon request
Spindle Power 10 HP (7.5 Kw)
Rated speed 12,000 rpm
Torque (at rated speed) 6 Nm
Max speed 24,000 rpm
ATC Tool clamping ISO 30, HSK F50, or HSK F63
Spindle cooling Compressed air or liquid
GC-Index Weight 210 lbs (95 Kg)
 GC FAST
Specifications:
Housing Material Cast Iron
Weight 220 lbs or 310 lbs
Electric Spindle
Power 12.7 HP (9.7 kw)
Operating Speed 7,000 - 18,000 rpm
Top Speed 24,000 rpm
Available Tool Clamping HSK-40-E
HSK-50-E
HSK-50-F (DIN 69893)
HSK-63-F (DIN 69893)
Available Spindle Cooling RA (liquid cooled)
A-Axis
Rotation 450 degrees
Positioning Accuracy + / - 30 seconds
Positioning Repeatability + / - 15 seconds
B-Axis
Rotation + / - 100 degrees
Positioning Accuracy + / - 30 seconds
Positioning Repeatability + / - 15 seconds

Drawings Power Curve

 GC INDEX
Specifications:
Housing Material Cast Iron
Weight 320 lbs
Electric Spindle
Power 10 HP (7.5 kw)
Operating Speed 12,000 - 18,000 rpm
Top Speed 24,000 rpm
Available Tool Clamping ISO 30 (DIN 69871)
HSK-50-F (DIN 69893)
HSK-63-F (DIN 69893)

Available Spindle Cooling RC (compressed air cooled)

RA (liquid cooled)
A-Axis
Rotation + / - 220 degrees
Positioning Accuracy + / - 30 seconds
Positioning Repeatability + / - 15 seconds
B-Axis
Rotation + / - 120 degrees
Positioning Accuracy + / - 30 seconds
Positioning Repeatability + / - 15 seconds

Drawings Power Curve

 DELTA VFD—Series AC Motor Drives

VFD-M Series 1-Phase 230V 1/2HP-3HP

3-Phase 230V 1/2HP-7.5HP
3-Phase 460V 1HP-10HP

* High-performance low-noise
micro-type drive
Features:
- 16-bit microprocessor controlled SPWM output
- Output Frequency 0.1-400HZ
- Low-noise carrier frequency up to 18 kHz
- Analog input 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, 4-20mA
- Removable Keypad
- Coast or ramp to a stop
- Controlled reversing
- Adjustable V/F curve
- Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Automatic torque boost & slip process control
- 8-step speed control & 8-step process control
- 2 accel./decel. & 1 S-curve settings
- RS-485 communication (Baud rate 38400)
- Energy saving & fault restart

1-Phase 230V 1HP-3HP

VFD-B Series 3-Phase 230V 1HP-50HP
3-Phase 460V 1HP-100HP

Features:
- 16-bit microprocessor controlled PWM output
- Automatic torque boost & slip compensation
- Output frequency from 0.1-400Hz
- 16-step speed control & 15-step preset speed
- PID feedback control & PG feedback control
- 4 accel./decel. Times & 2 S-curve selections
- Pump control & automatic energy-saving
- Process follower –10-10Vdc, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA
* High-performance user-friendly
- MODBUS communications RS-485 (Baud rate 38400)
NEMA 1
- Coast or ramp to stop
- Adjustable V/F curve & automatic voltage regulation
- Automatic adjustment of accel./decel. Times
- Auto tuning & sensorless vector control

VFD-V Series 3-Phase 230V 1HP-50HP

3-Phase 460V 1HP-100HP

* High-performance vector
control drive
Features:
- Sensorless vector control, control rate: 1: 100
- PG closed-circuit control, speed control rate: 1: 100
- Built –in PID feedback control
- V/F, vector control and torque control
- Zero-speed that holds the torque stay at above 150%
- MODBUS communication Baud rate reaching 115200
- Soft-PWM with the carrier frequency reaching 15kHz
- Auto-Tuning motor parameter
- 4 independent S curve accel/decel step speeds
- Dual ratings
- Sleep function and energy-saving operation
 SERIES RS AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE CARTRIDGE SPINDLES - Fan Cooled

ELECTRIC FAN COOLED CARTRIDGE STYLE SPINDLES with AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE "ATC" for HSK or ISO
TOOLHOLDERS
Frame ID Basic Model # Hp @ 60% vs. RPM Range w/ Max. RPM Frame Weight Toolholders/ Collets Max.Tool
Size mm 100% Duty Constant Power Brgs Steel/ Mountings lbs. Shaft Dia.
Cycle Ceramic
110 RS110/ "Small" 12,000/24,000 18,000/24,000 FP 1 55
2 Pole Car- 7 / 5.4 12,000/24,000 18,000/24,000 FP 1 18 HSK50F or *ISO30-ER32 3/4"
tridge,"Small"
4 Pole Car- 8.4 / 6 12,000/24,000 18,000/24,000 FP 1 18 HSK63F-ER40 1"
tridge,"Small"
110 RS110/ 12,000/24,000 18,000/24,000 FP 1 62
2 Pole Cartridge 12.8 / 10 12,000/24,000 18,000/24,000 FP 1 22 HSK50F or *ISO30-ER32 3/4"
4 Pole Cartridge 13.5 / 10 12,000/24,000 18,000/24,000 FP 1 22 HSK63F-ER40 1"
135 RS135/ H=110 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 77
2 Pole Cartridge 17 / 13.5 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 26 * ISO30-ER32 3/4"
2 Pole Cartridge 17 / 13.5 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 26 HSK63F/ ISO 40-ER40 1"
4 Pole Cartridge 20.2 / 16.2 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 26 * ISO30-ER32 3/4"
4 Pole Cartridge 20.2 / 16.2 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 26 HSK63F/ ISO 40-ER40 1"
135 RS135/ H=160 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 84
2 Pole Cartridge 23 /19 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 31 HSK63F/ ISO 40-ER40 1"
4 Pole Cartridge 27.5 / 23 9,000/24,000 12,000/24,000 FP 1 31 HSK63F/ ISO 40-ER40 1"
* Choose
2 POLE or 4 POLE STD. Dual Voltages of 220/380V or 230/460V. Single Voltage available on request. Choose clamping
CONSTANT by Balls
TORQUE or Fingers
or CONSTANT POWER for your
application PDS stocks the most popular COLOMBO spindle models for immediate delivery to support our OEM Customers and their aftermarket End Users of
CNC Routers, Point to Point Boring Machines, Tenenors, Machining Centers and Robotic Automation Systems. Non-Stocked Models are typically delivered 7 to 10
weeks from receipt of your special order with confirmed specifications. Special Designs & Funded Prototype Development Engineering Projects require a few
more weeks.
COLOMBO POWER/SPEED CURVES
R S110 / 2 2 F P1 ISO 3 0 C R PD E Small R S110 / 2 2 F P1 ISO3 0 C R PD E Small R S110 / 2 2 F P1 ISO3 0 C R PD E Small R S110 / 2 2 F P1 ISO 3 0 C R PD E Small
2 Po les 4 Po les HSK 50 F / HSK 6 3 F HSK 50 F / HSK 6 3 F
V kW ( HP) V kW ( HP) V 2 Po les kW ( HP) V 4 Po les kW ( HP)
6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 ) 6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 ) 6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 ) 6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 )
5.2 ( 7.0 ) 6 .2 ( 8 .3 ) 9 .5 ( 12 .7) 10 . ( 13 .4 )
3 .8 ( 5.1) 4 .8 ( 6 .4 ) 8 . ( 10 .7) 8 .5 ( 11.4 )
10 0 % ( S1) 4 .0 ( 5.4 ) 10 0 % ( S1) 4 .5 ( 6 .0 ) 10 0 % ( S1) 10 0 % ( S1) 7.9 ( 10 .6 )
380 7.5 ( 10 .1)
3 . ( 4 .0 ) 3 .5 ( 4 .7) 6 . ( 8 .0 ) 6 .5 ( 8 .7)

200 300 400 Hz 400 600 800 Hz 200 300 400 Hz 400 600 800 Hz
0 0 0 0
R PM R PM R PM R PM
0 0 0 0
12 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0 12 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0 12 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0 12 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0
R S13 5/ 2 2 F P1 ISO 3 0 C R PD E R S13 5/ 2 2 F P1 ISO3 0 C R PD E R S13 5/ 2 2 F P1 ISO3 0 / ISO 4 0 C R PD E R S3 50 / 2 2 F P1 ISO4 0 / HSK 6 3 F C R PD E
ISO4 0 / HSK 6 3 F ISO4 0 / HSK 6 3 F 2 Po les H=16 0 4 Po les H=16 0
V 2 Po les H=110 kW ( HP) V 4 Po les H=110 kW ( HP) V kW ( HP) V kW ( HP)
6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 ) 12 .6 ( 17) 6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 ) 6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 ) 6 0 % D ut y C ycle( S6 )
15. ( 2 0 .2 ) 17. ( 2 2 .8 ) 2 0 .5( 2 7.5)
10 .5( 14 .2 ) 12 .5( 16 .9 ) 15.5( 2 0 .8 ) 18 . ( 2 4 .1)
10 0 % ( S1) 10 0 % ( S1) 10 0 % ( S1) 10 0 % ( S1)
10 . ( 13 .5) 12 . ( 16 .2 ) 14 . ( 18 .8 ) 17. ( 2 2 .8 )
8 .3 ( 11.2 ) 10 .5( 14 .2 ) 12 . ( 16 .1) 15. ( 2 0 .1)

150 300 400 Hz 300 600 800 Hz 150 300 400 Hz 300 600 800 Hz
0 0 0 0
R PM R PM R PM R PM
0 0 0 0
9 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0 9 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0 9 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0 9 ,0 0 0 18 ,0 0 0 2 4 ,0 0 0
 PDS REPAIR SERVICE

1.
CHECK
IN

2.
DISASSEMBLE

CUSTOMER
Spindle repair and rebuilding is conducted in our facility for CHECK
3.
all makes and models. Standard repairs are typically EVALUATE
completed in 3 days. Emergency 24 hr service is
available as an option.
OK

• Our facility includes a temperature and humidity

4.
controlled clean room to keep dust and contaminants
out of your spindles and errors out of our work. REPAIR
• Our equipment is state of the art to insure accurate
results.
• Our technicians and managers are factory trained to
insure quality. 5.
ASSEMBLE
• 6 Month Warranty
• Free inspections, diagnosis, and quotations
• Factory trained in Europe technicians
• Genuine factory parts
NOT 6.
OK TEST

Exclusive North American Sales and Service Center

PRECISION DRIVE SYSTEMS
128 Durkee Lane, Dallas, NC USA 28034 7.
Tel. 704-922-5261 Fax 704-922-1405 CHECK
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