# Inspecting a Plasma machine for Spindle conversion

**URL:** <https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/inspecting-a-plasma-machine-for-spindle-conversion/2799>\
**Category:** General Chat\
**Created:** [December 31, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/inspecting-a-plasma-machine-for-spindle-conversion/2799 "2023-12-31T16:42:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![Christopher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Christopher](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Christopher)\
**Post date:** [December 31, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/inspecting-a-plasma-machine-for-spindle-conversion/2799/1 "2023-12-31T16:42:01Z")

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I have a line on a used 4x8 pro used exclusively for plasma cutting, with no leg kit. Looks to feature NEMA 32’s. All of the side cabling is covered in a layer of white cutting deposits, and the Y axis bearing blocks… well, see the attached image. I’d pair the machine to an 6.5 kW Hiteco spindle. When doing the math on whether this is a good-for-the-price idea, what do you reckon likely will need replacement? I’ll put together a list for AVID to quote.  
 ![bearings](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/4/4b4b4c8f19d56b5ee3e0d126157a68f9f815dae9.jpeg)

 ![powder](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/9/900a0232111affdb35bf791f70bf2077eafec5c0.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/eric/32/3220_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Eric)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/inspecting-a-plasma-machine-for-spindle-conversion/2799/2 "2024-01-02T14:09:37Z")

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If I were you I’d price out what a consumable kit would cost (bearing blocks, belts, pinions). Those are all very easy to change out. From there you’d need a spindle upgrade kit which could be pretty easily installed on that machine.

If you’re not planning on doing any plasma work you could probably sell the torch for a good amount of money…

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**Author:** ![Christopher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Christopher](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Christopher)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/inspecting-a-plasma-machine-for-spindle-conversion/2799/3 "2024-01-02T15:04:26Z")

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Sound advice. I’m negotiating for the machine without the torch- unless employed, I couldn’t rightly represent its performance, realize maximum return. There’s value to retaining the plasma capacity- had I time and space.