WorkBee Router Head
Brand:Ooznest
The WorkBee Router Head is specifically designed as a low-cost alternative to a spindle for a CNC Machine. It means no longer repurposing a palm router and it is the low-cost alternative to spindles. . . but with the benefit of incorporating many useful features traditionally reserved for a spindle.
Use your CNC Machine to its full potential with a WorkBee Router Head!
ER Collet System
The ER system of collets is the most widely used, readily available collet system in machining. Using ER Collets gives a distinct advantage over other systems. The taper angles combined with the alternating slotting provide a high clamping force over the whole length of the collet. Aside from a much better grip, the ER design allows each collet to have a wide clamping range of -0.5mm, meaning you need less inventory of distinct collets.
The WorkBee Router Head uses the ER11 size of the ER system. This means endmills from 0.5mm to 7mm can be used. Because of the clamping range, in theory, a full set of 1mm increment ER11 collets will allow every diameter endmill from 0.5 – 7mm to be used.
Constant Speed Control
Knowing your speeds and feeds is crucial for high-quality machining on a CNC machine, therefore it is a must that you know the RPM and it is constant. The WorkBee Router Head is spec’d with constant speed control. Electronics are used to make sure that the shaft is spinning at the correct RPM regardless of the load on the endmill.
And more…
Additional features include soft start to protect the motor during startup, this will reduce the sudden burst of power and potential damage. NSK Bearings for quiet operation and low runout.
What you will be getting
- 1 x WorkBee Router Head
- 1 x 1/4″ ER11 Collet – Standard Precision – 0.015mm runout
- 1 x 1/8″ ER11 Collet – Standard Precision – 0.015mm runout
- 2 x Replacement Carbon Brush Sets
- Collet Nut Wrench
If you require ER11 Collets with different diameters, high-precision ER11 Collets with 0.008mm runout can be purchased here: https://ooznest.co.uk/product-category/cnc-machining/cnc-machining-accessories/collets//
The WorkBee Router Head is fully compatible with the WorkBee Router Mount: https://ooznest.co.uk/product/original-workbee-router-mount/
Technical Specification
Collet System ER11 - 0.5 to 7mm clamping range*. Power 710W Horsepower 1HP Voltage 220 - 240V 50Hz Plug Type UK RPM 13000 - 33000 Noise Level 95dB (A) Power Cord Length 5m Body Outer Diameter 65mm Weight 1.51kg Collets Included 1/4" (6.35 - 5.85mm clamping range)
1/8" (3.175 - 2.675mm clamping range)Warranty Duration 1 Year (Excluding Brushes) Warranty Provider Ooznest
*8mm collets can be used, but the shank of the endmill will not go into the router head any further than the depth of the collet. Therefore care needs to be taken with the endmill stick-out length.
Speed Wheel RPM
| Number | RPM |
| 1 | 13000 |
| 2 | 17000 |
| 3 | 22000 |
| 4 | 29000 |
| 5 | 31000 |
| 6 | 33000 |
Documentation
A physical instruction manual is included with the WorkBee Router Head, but a digital version can be downloaded here: https://ooznest.co.uk/workbee-router-head-manual
To use the WorkBee Router Head with Workbee Router Mount, please follow this guide: https://learn.ooznest.co.uk/Assembling+Your+Original+WorkBee+Router+Mount/
For instructions on how to use ER11 Collets on the WorkBee Router Head please refer to Step 8 of the guide above.
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Christian C (verified owner) –
Great router. it could come with different power plugs options for eu and such.
Silvan (verified owner) –
There is nothing to say
Mr Burrows (verified owner) –
I got this to replace my dewalt which i managed to wreck the screw thread on the spindle. so far it seems ok, certainly quieter than the dewalt.
Buyer (verified owner) –
Great router head was a replacement for katsu which was very noisy. workbee head has a little less noise and er11 collets have many sizes for different tool shanks.