Published Articles

Saving Spindles: Peerless Saw Co.

This article offers hope for companies that are experiencing spindle failures as the result of extreme operating conditions. Peerless Saw talks about their success with the AirShield and how it eliminated spindle failures in their grinding process. Published September 2005, Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine.
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The Spin on Precision Spindle Technologies

This article reviews how greater demands have spurred research and development activities in the area of spindle technology. The article talks about how advances in spindle technologies have kept pace with the productivity demands providing the ability to achieve higher performance without sacrificing spindle reliability or longevity. Published February 2005, Gear Solutions Magazine.
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Spindles Evolving, Revolving Faster

This articles reviews critical elements of high speed machining systems.Several precision spindle manufacturers share their expertise in high speed spindle design and discuss vibration, contamination, bearings, speed rating and retrofitting/refurbishing spindles to increase productivity. Published March, 2005, Shop Talk Magazine.
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Spindle Failure Happens... Will you be ready when your spindle goes down?

This article reviews some of the things you can do to keep your spindles running longer, identify problems early, and minimize machine downtime when machine spindles do fail. This article provides information to recognize the early signs of problems, introduces basic spindle maintenance, and how to select a quality rebuilder when your spindle needs repair. Published May 2005, Tooling & Production Magazine.
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Spindles Are the KEY TO HSM

This article reviews spindle performance, an essential element to high speed machining and increased productivity. Several spindle manufacturers discuss improvements to drive motors, lubricants, bearings, and heat management and review how advances in these areas have all contributed to HSM capability. Published October 2004, Manufacturing Engineering Magazine.
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R&M, Productivity key spindle developments

This article reviews high speed spindle development and the balance of reliability and maintainability (R&M) to achieve maximum metal removal rates (MMR) to enhance productivity. It provides a summary of where customers see their desired MMR and why reliability and maintainability are important drivers in spindle development. Published April 2003, Tooling & Production Magazine.
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