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Jesse Riccardi

General Manager

With over 15 years of spindle rebuilding experience, training, and shop management, Jesse specializes in partnering with industry leaders to advance and improve the precision machine service market.

How to Recognize Bad Spindle Symptoms

How to Recognize Bad Spindle Symptoms

It’s a fact of machining — eventually, even top-of-the-line turning machines will experience a spindle failure.

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Housing, Shaft, and Bearing Fits for Precision Spindles

Housing, Shaft, and Bearing Fits for Precision Spindles

The success of any precision machinery relies heavily on various intricate components working seamlessly in unison.

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Minimizing Spindle Downtime: Preventative Maintenance & More

Minimizing Spindle Downtime: Preventative Maintenance & More

Downtime is inevitable for any machine, but knowing how to reduce downtime or minimize its likelihood is critical.

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Spindle Noise: Potential Causes & Troubleshooting

Spindle Noise: Potential Causes & Troubleshooting

One of the most valuable tools for identifying spindle issues is sound.

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What Is Spindle Bearing Preload and Why Is It Done?

What Is Spindle Bearing Preload and Why Is It Done?

In this helpful guide to spindle bearing preload, Northland Tool & Electronics will answer all the basic questions about your spindle bearing preload calculations.

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The Benefits of a Ceramic Conversion Program by Northland Tool

The Benefits of a Ceramic Conversion Program by Northland Tool

There are many benefits of a ceramic conversion program by Northland Tool & Electronics, including: Service: Our staff will be in contact with you all the way through the spindle repair process, a…

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