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Question by Keegan<\/i>: What kind of motors do CNC metal milling machines use?<\/strong>
\nWhat kind of motors do large CNC metal milling machines use? I know they operate at very high RPM, but what kind of horsepower do they put out? Would a regular router motor (2-3hp) be able to mill steel?<\/p>\n

Best answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer by lithiumdeuteride<\/i>
A typical CNC mill’s spindle uses an electric motor with around 8-30 horsepower, depending on the size of the machine.<\/p>\n

A 2-3 horsepower motor could mill steel (with the appropriate tool, of course), but it would have to move more slowly, and take lighter cuts.<\/p>\n

Machine rigidity (stiffness) is also very important in CNC milling. If the mill isn’t stiff enough, the machine and\/or part will vibrate and cause tool or part damage.<\/p>\n

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by Caliper Studio Question by Keegan: What kind of motors do CNC metal milling machines use? What kind of motors do large CNC metal milling machines use? I know they operate at very high RPM, but what kind of horsepower do they put out? Would a regular router motor (2-3hp) be able to mill steel? 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