Hiteco Spindles for Komo Machines

On a CNC router, the spindle is the heart of the machine. KOMO partners with Hiteco to deliver industrial-grade spindle technology that powers precision, speed, and uptime across wood, plastics, aluminum, and advanced composites.

Think of the spindle as a combination of the engine and tool holder. It provides rotational power (rpm and torque), clamps tools via precision tapers (e.g., HSK or ISO) with automatic tool change, manages heat for thermal stability (air or liquid cooling), and feeds real-time health data (speed, temperature, vibration) to protect performance. When the spindle is precise and stable, the whole machine benefits: cleaner edges, truer holes, longer tool life, and fewer re-runs.

Komo Machines that Use Hiteco Spindles

Hiteco spindles span high-speed finishing to high-torque roughing, so that KOMO can match the right spindle to your parts, not the other way around.

Speed: High-speed options for fine finishes; high-torque variants for heavy chip loads.
Cooling: Air-cooled simplicity or liquid-cooled stability for extended duty cycles.
Tapers: HSK and ISO interfaces for rigid clamping and fast, reliable tool changes.

Precision bearings, dynamic balancing, and rigid housings reduce runout and vibration—the enemies of finish quality. The result is smoother surfaces, longer tool life, and better long-term spindle accuracy.

Robust sealing, engineered cooling paths, and sensor packages keep spindles running clean and cool. KOMO integrates Hiteco feedback signals into machine diagnostics, allowing you to monitor spindle speed, temperature, and load, and schedule maintenance before issues escalate.

KOMO’s mechanical design, tool changers, and control logic are engineered to maximize Hiteco spindle behavior. You get shorter changeovers, consistent clamp force, and reliable M-code execution—factory-proven.

Faster Throughput - Quick ramp to target rpm and rigid clamping reduces non-cut time and chatter, enabling higher feed rates.
Better Edge Quality - Balanced spindles and precise bearings produce crisp edges in aluminum and clean walls in plastics, with minimal tear-out in wood and composites.
Lower Cost per Part - Longer tool life, fewer re-cuts, and less manual finishing translate to real savings.
Process Stability - Thermal control and smart sensors keep the spindle in its sweet spot, run after run.

Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Metals: High-torque options for roughing with dimensional accuracy on finishing passes.
Plastics and Composites: High-speed finishing on acrylics, engineered plastics, honeycomb, and CFRP/GFRP with minimal delamination.
Wood & Panel Processing: Clean cuts in hardwood, MDF, and plywood for nested-based manufacturing where cycle time and edge quality both matter.

Automatic Tool Change (ATC): HSK tapers with repeatable clamping force for rapid and reliable swaps.
Cooling Options: Air-cooled for simplicity; liquid-cooled for heavy-duty and high ambient conditions.
Integrated Sensing: Speed, temperature, and load monitoring for protection and preventive maintenance.
Dynamic Balancing: Reduced vibration for finer finishes and longer bearing/tool life.
Dust & Chip Protection: Sealing strategies to protect bearings and windings in abrasive environments.