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Professional Reconditioning of Machine Tool Spindles

SKF reconditions and upgrades a large number of machine tool spindles. High degree of accuracy and repeatability required by machine tool applications. Reconditioning must be comprehensive and include a review of all details.

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Professional Reconditioning of Machine Tool Spindles

SKF reconditions and upgrades a large number of machine tool spindles. High degree of accuracy and repeatability required by machine tool applications. Reconditioning must be comprehensive and include a review of all details.

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Professional reconditioning of machine tool spindles

Every kind of spindle


When it comes to machine tools, SKF knows the game. We are not only developing and producing super-precision bearings for spindles, we also operate a multitude of machine tools with spindles worldwide. We know what it takes to keep a production running and how important it is to maintain a high level of reliability to keep production targets and customers satisfied. In state-of-the-art service centres, SKF reconditions and upgrades a large number of machine tool spindles for optimum performance. So, when it comes to maintaining, reconditioning and optimizing your machine tool spindle, SKF can offer you a breadth of in-house capabilities, technology, and global support that is unmatched in industry. SKF provides you with a wide range of reconditioning services for machine tool spindles that have different: Designs Brands Applications Technologies Defects and problems

Reconditioning, a job for the experts


The high degree of accuracy and repeatability required by machine tool applications demands that highly skilled technicians with in-depth knowledge perform reconditioning and upgrades. Equally important is to have dedicated facilities with measuring capabilities and availability of precision machining. As a result, many machine tool users benefit from outsourcing the service of these critical pieces of equipment.

Reconditioning process
To help ensure reliable future spindle performance, reconditioning must be comprehensive and include a review of all details. That is why it is important to offer a reconditioning spindle service that effectively manages this most critical asset. SKFs total reconditioning process includes all necessary steps.

Reconditioning overview 1. General visual inspection 2. Incoming test (option) 3. Motor and electrical check 4. Drive component inspection 5. Spindle disassembly 6. Clamping system inspection 7. Bearing inspection

8. Failure mode determination 9. Coolant permeability check 10. Lubricant inspection 11. Sealing inspection 14. Bearing journal control 15. Tool nose and shaft control 16. Repairability review 17. Balancing of rotating parts

18. Spindle assembly with new bearings 19. Encoder adjustment 20. Spindle run-out control 21. Spindle clearance control 22. Spindle run-in 23. Imbalance and vibration control 24. Case filing and feedback forms

Reconditioning prolongs service life


Several root cause reasons lead to spindle defects and consequently to poor spindle performance or even breakdowns. Professional spindle reconditioning helps you to keep your machine tool asset performing at its best. Root causes Crashes Overloads Lubrication failures Coolant /dirt penetration Normal fatigue wear Tool change errors Improper repair Spindle defects Bearing damages Improper journal Taper run-out /wear Clamping malfunction Imbalance Stator error Alignment error Reconditioning assures Service life impact Rigid and stiff Low heat generation Minimal vibration, chatter Mininmum run-out Low friction No random malfunction Production benefits Optimum component quality Efficient cutting performance Reduced stops /downtime Stable tool life Reliable production Reduced administrative cost Minimum attendance need

Predictive maintenance and on-site services


SKF can help you implement a predictive maintenance program to monitor your spindles. By offering a completely integrated monitoring solution, SKF gives you access to a range of hardware and software developed with a focus on the specific requirements of the production. As a valuable option, you can utilize our comprehensive on-site services. Using SKF expertise provides you with an on-site check and adjustment service of your machine tool assets that include six different modules focusing on different areas of the machine tool, such as spindle rotation and bearing condition check, tool clamping system check and crash inspection. A customized machine tool assessment kit is available to efficiently support the checking and evaluating of machine tool assets.

Service verification and traceability


Verification of each reconditioning case is a part of our quality assurance. Our reconditioning procedure, which includes technical standards with corresponding acceptance criteria, is defined and verified through long experience. This guarantees service with the right quality which is verified with documentation for every reconditioned spindle. In addition, SKF utilizes an advanced data management system. By uniquely ID marking each asset during the reconditioning process, you will be able to trace your spindle through its future life cycle. Everything connected to each service case is stored in our global database. This gives easy access and safe information storage for possible future use.

Outstanding capabilities for your benefit


In addition to the reconditioning, SKF can provide consultancy expertise and secure storage of your replacement spindles. This can include enhancements such as sealed super-precision bearings and design improvements. Expertise Consultation and advice Spindle upgrading Sealed and hybrid super-precision bearings Lubrication and sealing system Design improvement Spindle hotel Availability of extended warranty Secure storage with scheduled test run Guaranteed readiness and instant shipment Adapted container

Customer value
Having chosen SKF, you can trust us to give you value. The benefits we provide are obvious and accurate. Our service concept provides value to your operations. Using SKF services extend operating life cycle and reduce life cycle cost. Increased spindle reliability gives lower maintenance cost. Your benefits Single supplier Minimum production losses Preventive maintenance input Few production stops Know-how source Ensured performance Convenient communication Customized solution Maintenance resource support SKF provides Service on all brands and defects Short and adapted service responses Failure feedback and statistics Maximum spindle endurance Advisory services and project resource Vibration and mechanical testing Local service centres Flexible service behaviour Resource and knowledge source

Enhance your competitiveness


SKF can partner with you to offer a customized service to suit your individual needs. Partner frameworks On-site service Predefined lead time and pricing Customized reporting and statistics Dedicated spare part inventory Adapted packaging and shipment Customized acceptance levels Dedicated service technician Simplified administration Training

The Power of Knowledge Engineering


Seals Bearings and units Lubrication systems

Mechatronics

Services

Drawing on five areas of competence and application-specific expertise amassed over more than 100 years, SKF brings innovative solutions to OEMs and production facilities in every major industry worldwide. These five competence areas include bearings and units, seals, lubrication systems, mechatronics (combining mechanics and electronics into intelligent systems), and a wide range of services, from 3-D computer modelling to advanced condition monitoring and reliability and asset management systems. A global presence provides SKF customers uniform quality standards and worldwide product availability.

The same quality worldwide


To stay competitive, its vital to continuously drive knowledge and experience towards excellence. A source for sharing knowledge is our global service case databases. Using this, we efficiently deploy knowledge and experience in our worldwide network of state-of-the-art service centres.

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Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Russia Sweden

Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom USA

SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group. SKF Group 2011 The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless prior written permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of the information contained herein. PUB SR/P2 10302/1 EN June 2011 This publication supersedes publication 5352. Printed in Sweden on environmentally friendly paper.

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