This examination allows us to measure the spindle’s clamping force, as it can impact wear and safety.
Setco is proud to be a reliable spindle repair partner for manufacturers who rely on Hardinge equipment. As an experienced, independent spindle repair company, we restore Hardinge spindles to the original factory specifications or better, empowering manufacturers to resume operations with confidence.
Through our emergency services and multiple service centers in North America and Asia, we provide clients with accessible expert services to minimize downtime and its impact.
Trust the qualified experts at Setco to renew Hardinge spindle performance and reliability to like-new status. We repair spindles of all speeds Hardinge makes.
Leveraging a well-designed repair process, our proficient professionals service spindles for both standard and special machine tools.
Our servicing process starts with a comprehensive failure analysis to determine the underlying cause. We carefully disassemble the spindle and perform rigorous testing. Our experts test:
This examination allows us to measure the spindle’s clamping force, as it can impact wear and safety.
We analyze the spindle’s motor to detect potential issues and examine sensors, encoders, and other electrical parts to verify that they can communicate with the control system.
In this stage, we assess spacers, caps, bearing journals, bushings, and other parts for wear and damage. Our technicians also measure the shaft, housing, and tool connection surfaces to verify if they are the correct fit and size.
After identifying the issues, we correct them to restore spindle performance. Examples of the repairs we make include:
Upon completing the restoration phase, we meticulously reassemble the spindle and install new bearings, seals, and other precision parts.
Our experts complete this stage by precision balancing the assembly, testing electrical parts, and verifying like-new performance. Our stringent testing protocol runs the spindle through its full operational range in a controlled environment. We provide a comprehensive report and certification of the tests we perform.
Setco’s repair portfolio comprises over 350 brands, including Hardinge. We have repaired a significant number of spindles over the decades and are confident we can fix any issue we encounter.
The foundation of our service is the deep expertise of our technicians, who navigate complex repairs with efficiency and precision. Our talented engineering team further enhances our technical capabilities, enabling us to reverse engineer and manufacture obsolete or unavailable parts.
We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified, employee-owned company with a reputation for meeting client servicing expectations. Investing in our team has helped us ensure employee satisfaction, which translates to exceptional customer service.
Additional reasons to choose us include:
Setco is a premier repair provider of spindles for virtually any application, from milling, grinding, drilling, boring, and routing. With a proven repair method, we are confident we can restore any Hardinge spindle to like-new performance.
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