"Manufacturers rely on a lot of moving pieces to put out the quality products individual companies specialize in every day," said a Gilman Precision spokesperson. "One important part of many machines is a properly working spindle, a component that Gilman Precision machines."
Over time, with daily use and potentially inadequate maintenance, spindles can stop functioning properly. "You know your spindle needs repairing when you are not making good parts," said Gilman CEO Chris Hetzer. "Other things can be an increase in temperature, an increase in vibration or if you notice any unusual noise."
If any of these issues are noticed in spindles, the company is able to diagnose the problem through conversations about the issues as well as analysis of the part. "Gilman is able to repair any slide, restoring its quality and efficiency," said the spokesperson.
"Our job is to make a spindle look and operate like new when it leaves this plant," said Hetzer.
There are some basic practices to consider while using a machine to help with spindle longevity. "First of all, avoid crashes," said Hetzer. "Spindles crashing into fixtures and parts is not a good idea. The second thing is, do not allow chips to accumulate near the end of the spindle. If you get contamination inside the bearings, that will lower your life. Have good coolant control; make sure you are not splashing directly on the ceiling areas of the spindle. Last but not least, use quality tooling. If you do not use quality tooling, you will develop vibrations in the spindle that will damage the bearings."
The company offers six-month warranties on all spindle repairs. New spindles built by Gilman come with a one-year warranty. In special cases, two- to three-year warranties are offered, depending on the application.
For more information contact:
Gilman Precision
1230 Cheyenne Ave.
Grafton, WI 53024
800-445-6267 / 262-377-2434
sales@gilmanprecision.com
www.gilmanprecision.com