# Adapter plate for a 1.5kW spindle on my Genmitsu 3030

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**Created:** [July 11, 2025, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637 "2025-07-11T05:10:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![baon3h](https://forum.grid.space/user_avatar/forum.grid.space/baon3h/32/2483_2.png) [@baon3h](https://forum.grid.space/u/baon3h)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2025, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637/1 "2025-07-11T05:10:21Z")

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The 12mm aluminum plate has been designed in onshape and machined on the stock 300W spindle. Took about 3 hours. 500mm/minute, 0.2m depth of cut, 6000 rpm, single flute.

 ![IMG_1266.HEIC](https://forum.grid.space/uploads/default/original/2X/2/25719e5c2ea45d66e716d3bbeddd33d116959ff0.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![stewart](https://forum.grid.space/user_avatar/forum.grid.space/stewart/32/21_2.png) [@stewart](https://forum.grid.space/u/stewart)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637/2 "2025-07-11T05:17:56Z")

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nicely done. really putting the stock spindle to the test.

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**Author:** ![baon3h](https://forum.grid.space/user_avatar/forum.grid.space/baon3h/32/2483_2.png) [@baon3h](https://forum.grid.space/u/baon3h)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637/3 "2025-07-11T14:31:15Z")

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There were casualties 😅

 ![Screenshot 2025-07-11 at 7.30.11 AM](https://forum.grid.space/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e6dfa267820fd28878e82a3efe76bd9d0c75fe83.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Forecaster](https://forum.grid.space/user_avatar/forum.grid.space/forecaster/32/2209_2.png) [@Forecaster](https://forum.grid.space/u/Forecaster)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637/4 "2025-07-11T14:32:43Z")

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Their sacrifice will be remembered

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**Author:** ![meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637/5 "2025-07-12T13:22:17Z")

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I have been using Chat AI for my speeds and feeds.

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**Author:** ![Trip](https://forum.grid.space/user_avatar/forum.grid.space/trip/32/3376_2.png) [@Trip](https://forum.grid.space/u/Trip)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637/6 "2026-02-28T05:56:03Z")

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Step file? Would save me some time measuring and im sure help a lot of people.

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**Author:** ![baon3h](https://forum.grid.space/user_avatar/forum.grid.space/baon3h/32/2483_2.png) [@baon3h](https://forum.grid.space/u/baon3h)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/adapter-plate-for-a-1-5kw-spindle-on-my-genmitsu-3030/2637/7 "2026-02-28T06:30:50Z")

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I created an upgraded version. You can download the STEP file from my website at [80mm Spindle Upgrade | Moe's Machines](https://moesmachines.com/cnc/80mm-spindle).