STEPCRAFT offers a lot of flexibility when configuring your CNC system, giving you the ability to choose a spindle (Milling motor) that best suits your application needs and budget. Please refer to the chart below to see which spindle will work best for your machine. 

D-Series

M-Series

Q-Series

Sound Level

Max. Runout

RPM Range

Voltage

Power

Speed Control

Weight

Available ATC

ATC Tool Holder

Collet

Shank Sizes

Dremel 4000

YES**

NO

NO

81 db

< 0.001"

5,000-35,000

110V

200 watts

Manual

1.2 lbs.

NO

Dremel

1/8"

HF-500

YES

YES

NO

70 db

<0.0004"

5,000-20,000

110V IN - DC Out

500 watts

Manual & CNC Control

1.4 lbs.

YES

SK10

Built-in

1/8" - 3/16"

Dewalt DWP611

YES**

NO

NO

85 db

<0.001"

16,000 - 27,0000

110V

960 watts

Manual

3.8 lbs.

NO

Dewalt

1/8 - 1/4"

MM-1000

YES

YES

YES*

71 db

<0.0004"

10,000 - 25,000

110V

1000 watts

Manual

3.5 lbs.

YES

SK15

ER11 (ATC)

1/8 - 1/4" and 8mm

MM-1000DI

YES

YES

YES*

71 db

<0.0004"

10,000 - 25,000

110V

1000 watts

Manual & CNC Control

3.5 lbs.

YES

SK15

ER11 (ATC)

1/8 - 1/4" and 8mm

Bosch 1617EVS

NO

NO

YES**

91 db

<0.001"

8,000-25,000

110V

2.25 HP

Manual

8.3 lbs

NO

Bosch

1/4" - 1/2" and 8mm

Porter Cable 7518

NO

NO

YES**

92 db

<0.001"

10,000 - 21,000

110V

3.25 HP

Manual 5 Preset

14.5 lbs.

NO

Porter Cable

1/8" - 1/2"

HFS-2200

NO

NO

YES

87 db

<0.001"

4,000 - 24,000

220V 1P

2.2kW

CNC Control

9.9 lbs

NO

ER20

1/8" - 1/2"

ATC-2200

NO

NO

YES

81 db

<-0.0003"

2,500-18,000

220V 1P

2.2 kW

CNC Control

26.4 lbs

YES

ISO30

ER32

1/8" - 3/4"

* Will work with Q.Series but will not provide optimal production speeds given the performance of the CNC machine. A more powerful spindle is suggested
** Requires optional mounting bracket and/or electrical interface