What is inside a spindle?
A part by part breakdown of a spindle Primary function – accurate rotation The primary function of a spindle is to rotate so all spindles contain bearings, these are typically ball bearings but can also be roller bearings, cage bearings, solid bearings, air bearings, or a mixture of multiple bearing types. Simple Spindle A straightforward […]
Kugel Rotary work with GEWEFA and OTT-JAKOB
Kugel Rotary Services Expand Kugel Rotary Services, a rapidly expanding machine tool spindle repair and refurbishment company, relocated in August 2024 to a significantly larger facility in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. As one of the few UK firms offering comprehensive spindle maintenance services for a wide range of spindle types and sizes, Kugel provide substantial savings to […]
Simple explanation of CNC machine tool spindles
What is a machine tool, why is the spindle so important and why do we repair them?
Spindle Diagnostic Guide
How can you diagnose a spindle fault, what checks can be done, and what are the common symptoms and failure modes?