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Why You Should Use a Third Party Repair Specialist — Don’t Let the OEM Hold a Gun to Your Head

Why You Should Use a Third Party Repair Specialist — Don’t Let the OEM Hold a Gun to Your Head

A consumer has essentially two options when searching for a spindle repair specialist — keep the job in-house with the original equipment manufacture (OEM) or entrust it with a third party company t…

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Machine Tool Spindle Bearing Lubrication: What To Know

Machine Tool Spindle Bearing Lubrication: What To Know

Spindle bearings must be properly lubricated to maintain a film of lubricant between the rolling elements and the bearing raceways.

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What Is the Spindle Repair Process?

What Is the Spindle Repair Process?

The anatomy and functionality of a spindle is complex. And as such, it takes true expertise to understand, troubleshoot, and repair spindles correctly.

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Top 4 Ways Your Spindle Rebuild Project WILL Benefit From an In-House Grinding Department

Top 4 Ways Your Spindle Rebuild Project WILL Benefit From an In-House Grinding Department

Simply put, a spindle repair company should have the experience and expertise to repair your spindle the right way.

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5 Key Reasons Why Your Spindle Repair Shop Should Offer a Spindle Support Program

5 Key Reasons Why Your Spindle Repair Shop Should Offer a Spindle Support Program

After a spindle repair is complete, one of the best tools a repair shop can provide its customers with is a ‘spindle support program.

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What Does It Mean to Be a Factory Authorized Big Plus Spindle Rebuilder?

What Does It Mean to Be a Factory Authorized Big Plus Spindle Rebuilder?

The ability to rebuild a BIG PLUS spindle is a specialty few spindle repair companies possess.

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Walter DB112005 Spindle Repair

Walter DB112005 Spindle Repair

Our customer, a large tooling manufacturer, was experiencing a loud, roaring noise and poor part finish with this double-ended grinding spindle.

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Okuma Howa 438 spindle repair solutions

Okuma Howa 438 spindle repair solutions

Our customer acquired several Okuma Howa machines from a sister plant that closed. The installation of the machines was anything but smooth.

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Bryant WBA Grinder Spindle Repair

Bryant WBA Grinder Spindle Repair

Bryant WBA Grinding Spindle 70,000 rpm Thru Tool Coolant An automotive company in the mid-west contacted me regarding their Bryant grinding spindles.

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Mazak VTC200B Spindle Repair

Mazak VTC200B Spindle Repair

Mazak VTC200B 12,000 rpm 40 taper Oil Mist Lubrication This customer has multiple Mazak VTC200B machines in their facility that were experiencing frequent spindle failures.

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