Heald Red Head Spindle Rebuild

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Jesse Riccardi General Manager
Heald Red Head Spindle Rebuild

Possible cause of failure:

  • Spindle was crashed
  • Pilot has 8 microns runout
  • Ball cage is loose with varying ball sizes

Repair action:

  • Clean, inspect overall dimensions
  • Replace bearings and balls
  • Grind chrome plate and regrind pilot
  • Grind chrome plate and regrind ball cage ID
  • Adjust preload, balance, assemble and break in
  • Final quality control inspection
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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.

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