Spindle Repair and Rebuilds
This category includes tools and systems used in the repair or rebuilding of spindles, the rotating axis of a machine, and associated rotating parts. In the fabrication process, this includes belt-driven or electric high-speed spindles used in CNC machines, moulder spindles and arbors. This process includes disassembling, inspecting, testing and rebalancing all rotating equipment, along with testing spindle tool retention and run-off procedure. Systems used in repairing or rebuilding spindles may be used to grind bearings back into proper tolerance or replace bearings, adding or replacing hard chrome, or rebuilding drawbars back to standard clamping pressures.
Prescription for Machine Tool Heart Failure
The spindle is the heart of the machine tool. Its reliability is critical. Should it fail, remanufacturing can enable a practical, quick and cost-effective return to service and productivity.
The spindle is the heart of the machine tool. Its reliability is critical. Should it fail, remanufacturing can enable a practical, quick and cost-effective return to service and productivity.
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If a spindle breaks down, what is your shop’s plan of action? Is it the most practical and efficient way to deal with a down spindle?
GTI examines the three main factors that must be considered for spindle replacement in critical high frequency ID grinding operations of aerospace and automotive parts.
Take a ‘walk’ around their shop, learn about their machines and in-house capabilities.
The CenterMaster from INDEX is a system that allows operators with no specialized knowledge or experience to set up a drill in two-to-three minutes. It also provides a repeatable accuracy of <5μm.
With the advantages of modern servo technology, the AA3000 line combines high power and dynamics as an alternative to pneumatics.
Predictive analytics diagnose pre-failure conditions before downtime occurs. Mazak’s Spindle Health Monitoring System uses edge computing and algorithms to model a spindle’s baseline signature against which anomalies that indicate developing alignment or balance issues are readily identifiable.
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