Recently upgraded from S3XL to S ProXXL. The S3 used a Makita router that has been serviced since new on Dec 2017. I’d replaced the bearings in it twice and it’s still going strong and running cool. Have been using the new S Pro for about 2 weeks now and noticed right away the Carbide3D spindle is noticeably warmer after a toolpath. Using it today it’s just plain hot. Much hotter than I would consider normal. Anyone else experience this issue…?
The C3D router that came with my Pro didn’t last very long, the spindle bearing burnt up. I switched over to the makita, as it was a Sunday and I wanted to finish my project that day. I did void the warranty on the Makita by replacing its power cord with the one from the C3D router. I was offered a replacement, but I didn’t see the sense in it.
In my experience, the Carbide Compact Router runs a bit hot at first, but once it runs in doesn’t overheat.
If you have any difficulties w/ this, let us know at support@carbide3d.com
I would consider the heat I felt today when changing bits a difficulty. All the variables, bits, toolpaths, etc. are constant so the C3D router is the only new part of the equation. I keep my bits sharp and I’m familiar with the heat generated by bad bearings as I had experienced it twice with the Makita. So far I’ve been using the S Pro a few times a week so definitely not commercial level usage.
Has anyone done a valid RPM test of the 2 models? I guess we shouldn’t assume setting the dial at 3 on the C3D router would necessarily produce the exact same rpm as the Makita set to 3…
My ear is pretty well trained at this point and I have had suspicions the C3D runs slightly faster.
Om amazon they have several cheap rpm meters. You attach an adhesive silver strip and that is what triggers the rpm meter. I used it on my variable speed lathes to set exact speeds.
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Yes, folks have tested the RPMs, yes, the Carbide Compact Routers run a bit faster than the Makitas as evidenced by the speed range given in the manual:
1: 10,000
(1.5: 12,000)
2: 14,000
(2.5: 16,000)
3: 18,000
(3.5: 20,500)
4: 23,000
(4.5: 25,000)
5: 27,000
(5.5: 29,500)
6: 32,000
Speed will also vary slightly based on the line frequency of your local electric company which can vary based on current load and generation capabilities.
Thanks Will
I’ll make a conscious effort to dial back a bit, that may very well be the problem.
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