Using the correct spindle speed for the material and tools will greatly enhance tool life and the quality of the surface finish.

Older and smaller routers often rotate at a fixed spindle speed, usually between 20,000 and 25,000 rpm.

Drilling wood generally uses higher spindle speeds than metal, and the speed is not as critical.

It also requires high spindle power and high spindle speeds.

The spindle speed isn't dynamic, it's set at manufacturing and remains at that.

This demanded a spindle speed of 1700 rpm, and a power input of 1/16 hp.

Can be caused by spindle speed that is too low or a feed rate that is too high.

On a drill press, the slowest available spindle speed is usually best.

This series retained the spindle speed and interface speed of its predecessor.

Packing a 7200rpm spindle speed, a 5-platter design, 64MB of cache, and a 5 year warranty are all things to feel good about.