Watch Our Spindle Repair Videos

This video gives a quick visual overview of the Grind Plate Grind process. Scott is working on the Kellenburger 1000U grinder. Click the link to learn more about the GPG process.

In this video, Scott is explaining the difference between a cat 40 taper and the BIG-Plus taper. Northland Tool & Electronics is a Certified BIG-Plus spindle repair facility and we have done countless upgrades and repairs.

Ever wonder how small a micron is? In this video we explain what its like working in the world of micron tolerances. You can also visit this concept in our spindle repair glossary

Preloading bearings is the process of removing the internal clearance of the bearing by applying a permanent thrust load. This applied force makes the rolling elements run in a single "track" and it removes any axial play in the bearing assembly. Read more on our spindle repair glossary.

The spindle balancing room is used to balance a spindle to reduce tool chatter and increase the overall life of the spindle. In this video, Denton gives an overview of how a spindle is balanced and what tools are used to aid in the process.

Bearing contamination is one of the main causes of failure for spindles. In this video, Lee is giving an explanation of what a contaminated bearing looks like, how the contamination happened, and preventative maintanance tips.