Spindle repair and ball screw remanufacturing services


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Spindle repair and service
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Spindle repair & service

Spindle repair data sheet
download, fill out and return to SKFPT for an evaluation of your spindle service needs

As a world leader in bearing production, SKF operates in more than 5000 Machine Tools worldwide.

Thanks to our extensive knowledge of high precision bearing technology and of spindle engineering, SKF has developed the expertise for reconditioning machine tool spindles of all types used in a wide range of applications and industries.

SKF is reconditioning and upgrading more than 6000 spindles yearly in its state of the art Service Centers.

Your one stop source for professional spindle repair and reconditioning with the same top quality worldwide.

Designs

Block and cartridge
Motor integrated
Direct drive
Belt

Applications

Grinding
Turning
Milling
Machining Centers

Technologies

HSK and ISO clamping
Ball and roller bearings
Drawbar actuation
Magnetic bearings
Oil and grease lubrication

Differentiated
service response

First in first out

Service in sequential order with committed deliveries

Scheduled

Appointment with prioritized service attention

Emergency

Immediate attention with maximum priority

Spindle service

Total Condition Review

1 General visual inspection
2 Incoming function test (opt.)
3 Motor and electrical check
4 Drive component inspection
5 Spindle disassembly
6 Clamping system inspection
7 Bearing inspection
8 Coolant permeability check
9 Lubricant inspection
10 Sealing inspection
11 Sensor control
12 Stator and rotor inspection
13 Bearing journal control
14 Tool nose and shaft control
15 Repairability review
16 Shaft balancing
17 Encoder adjustment
18 Spindle run-out control
19 Spindle clearance control
20 Spindle run-in
21 Vibration control
22 Database filing & feed-back forms

Motorized Spindle Repair and Vibration Check

State of the art set-up

Facility

Controlled atmosphere

Precision measuring

Precision machining

Vibration control

Damage identification
Craftsmanship verification
Incorrect balance
M/T installation reference

Knowledge sharing

World wide access to
central database

Spindle condition vs production performance

Production consequences

Poor component quality
Unplanned stops and down time
Tool life variation
Administration cost
Resource consumption

Spindle symptoms

High temperature
Noise, vibration and chatter
Excessive run-out
Seized bearings
Random malfunction

Spindle defects

Bearing damages
Improper journal
Taper/Quill wear
Clamping malfunction
Imbalance
Stator error
Alignment error

Root causes

Crashes
Overloads
Lubrication failures
Coolant and dirt penetration
Normal fatigue wear
Auto tool change errors
Improper reconditioning

Spindle performance

Bearing integrity
Mounting procedures
Bearing journal conditions
Operating temperature
Clamping force
Preload level
Lubrication permeability
Dirt and contamination

Quality recondition factors

Cleanliness and order
Precision measuring and tools
Controlled temperature
Dynamic balancing
Run-in capability
Vibration control
Bearing and journal control
Spindle repair experience

Documented quality

Traceability

ID marking
Computerized filing
Vibration baseline
Statistics and reporting

Technical standards

Quality standards

Repair procedure

Customer Value

Benefits

Minimize production losses
Increased up time
Documented quality
Single source supplier
Convenient communication
Customized solution
Increased reliability
Bearing technology
Increased maintenance availability

SKF features

Emergency service responses
Maximize spindle reliability
Vibration and mechanical testing
All brands and designs
Local/global service centers
Multilevel repairs
SKF engineering
Root cause analysis
Bearing service center

Ceramic Bearings

Outstanding abilities

Expertise

Consultation and advisement
Field support
Condition control
Defect tracing
Balancing

Upgrading

Sealed and hybrid high precision bearings
Lubrication and sealing systems
Design improvement
Recording system

Spindle Hotel

Spindle exchange
Computerized storage
Guaranteed availability
Immediate shipment

Partnership frames

Predefined lead-time & pricing
Customized reporting & statistics
Simplified administration
Dedicated service technician
Dedicated spare-parts inventory
Customized acceptance levels
Custom packaging & shipment
Condition monitoring contracts

For more information regarding spindle repair contact:

or Jim Bushway

or call 1-800-445-6267

Learn more about SKF's newest spindle service center:
American Precision Spindles and Precision Balancing and Analyzing.

Click one of the below languages to download the SKF "Service and repair of machine tool spindles" catalog

Ball screw repair

Experience

For more than 50 years, TCM has been the industry leader in Ball Screw design engineering and manufacturing. With a combined total of 115 years of experience in ball screw repair and ball screw engineering departments, SKF has the technical expertise you've come to expect and depend on to keep your equipment running. Our dedicated service channel will address your ball screw repair needs in the most timely manner possible.

Quality

For years the name SKF has been synonymous with quality and reliability. In our efforts to provide you with world-class products and services, all our new and repaired ball screws must pass a final inspection to insure that you receive the highest quality product. We also offer a wide array of supporting linear products. For more information, please call our customer service department at 1-800-541-3624.

SKF ISO 9001

Download ball screw repair/service bulletin - PDF

Free inspection and analysis
Comprehensive failure analysis reporting
We repair all makes and models (inch and metric)
Extensive library of over 35,000 prints
Reverse engineering available when needed
Extensive replacement ball nut inventory
Plating available where required
End journal repair and machining
Ball Screw support bearings
Emergency Service/Quick turn-around upon request
On-site field service upon request

SKF ball screw
To order parts contact:
Mary Beth Johnson at
1-800-541-3624

For ball screw repair contact:

Direct 586-331-9125
Emergency Cell Phone 586-588-0139

Slide repair

Dovetail, Hardened Way (Box Way), and Precision Rail No cost evaluation and estimate Regrinding of precision surfaces Replacement of worn components Updates to drive systems Application of low-friction bearing material Assemble, test and Quality Assurance documentation

Bearing service centers

Bearing Service Manufacturers and rebuilders are well aware of the long lead times sometimes needed to customize small lots of bearings to fill a particular design requirement or replace a hard-to-get bearing arrangement. This might increase downtime for rebuilders or delay production for OEMs.

SKF bearing service centers can customize high-precision bearings in duplex, triplex and quadruplex sets; switch from full steel to hybrid ceramic bearings; arrange for special preload modifications; and pregrease bearings, with quick turn-around time.

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