Lloyd Apter, Author at Colibri Spindles

BIG MRR – SMALL Tools

January 29, 2021/in Colibri Jet Spindle Speeders, Small Cutting Tools/By Lloyd Apter

As a reference, when looking at cost of processing a part, machining cycle time is usually 40% of the budget, while the cost of tools (including the costs of Jet Spindles) is usually around 3% of the budget. So, with this in mind, we are primarily concerned with improving cycle times and this article looks at the BIG impact of Material Removal Rates with SMALL Tools, i.e. shorter cycle times with SMALL Tools. Let’s proceed

BIG Savings – SMALL Tools

January 14, 2021/in Colibri Jet Spindle Speeders/By Lloyd Apter

Colibri Spindles specializes and is the world leader in coolant powered JET Spindle Speeders for the metal machining industries. The BIG Savings with small tools comes in Cutting Cycle Times by 40%!

Colibri Spindles Spindle Repair and Servicing

December 31, 2020/in Spindle Repairs and Service/By Lloyd Apter

With over 17 years of experience developing, manufacturing and servicing precision high speed dicing spindles, Colibri Spindles is proud to announce that in 2021 we will be further expanding our Spindle Service and Repair Unit.

Micro90

December 21, 2020/in Colibri Jet Swiss Type Spindle Speeders/By Lloyd Apter

SMALL & FAST. IDEALLY TOOL FOR DRILLING IN DIFFICULT TO REACH PLACES. Offering speeds from 35,000 to 45,000 rpm while the main machine spindle remains idle. Ideal for a wide range of semi-finishing and finishing applications using small cutting tools such as milling, drilling, thread-milling, engraving, chamfering and deburring.

RMN MODEL: Compact Air Bearing Spindle by Colibri

December 16, 2020/in Colibri Air-Bearing Dicing Spindles/By Lloyd Apter

Colibri Spindles Air-Bearing Dicing Spindle RMN Model is an especially compact dicing spindle that offers a range of power options: 1.2 / 1.8 / 2.4 kW, 60 krpm — all in one spindle. The RMN Model also offers several unique features including the BRUSHES OFF/ON feature increase brush life 10 times!

Jet Spindle Speeders

December 10, 2020/in Colbri TR Jet/By Lloyd Apter

Colibri Jet Spindle Speeders provide CNC machines with a cost effect, high precision solution to high speed machining. This article focuses on the unique advantages of our Jet Spindle Speeders, how they bring high precision, ease of use and low costs to this traditionally complex field.

Coolant Driven Spindle Speeder Technology

June 28, 2020/in Colbri TR Jet/By Lloyd Apter

June 28 – Colibri Spindles is excited to launch our new newsletter to provide partners with insightful helpful information and content that will support their activities in marketing the ColibriJet range of products.