The Bridgeport Torq-Cut 22 is a smaller CNC vertical machining center. It comes fitted with a grease lubricated and belt driven spindle capable of running up to 7,500 rpm.
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The Matsuura MC-600V is a CNC vertical machining center. It comes equipped with a grease lubricated and coupling driven spindle capable of running up to 8,000 rpm.
CHALLENGE
When we received this spindle for evaluation, it was noisy when rotated by hand. Upon breakdown, our technician discovered that the rear housing cover was coated with sticky coolant residue. Further investigation revealed that the #1 front bearing had failed, and the rear bearing showed contamination and early signs of failure. The tooling taper was pock-marked with excessive runout measured at >9µ, and additional wear showed on the face of the taper.
Gripper fingers (collet) were significantly worn. The rear drawbar was contaminated and measured with low tool retention force due to several crushed Bellevilles.
SOLUTION
After cleaning and evaluation, we replaced Bellevilles, grippers, seals, o-ring, screws, and all bearings. A kiss grind was required to resurface the worn face and remove pock marks on the tooling taper.
RESULT
After reassembly of all components, adjusting bearing preload, and undergoing break-in and testing procedures, this spindle passed our final quality inspection before being returned to our customer with a 1-year warranty.
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It’s a fact of machining — eventually, even top-of-the-line turning machines will experience a spindle failure. Spindles endure tension, torsion, heavy loads, and speeds up to and beyond 150,000 RPM, to name a few of the standard stressors.
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