When Setco receives a spindle, our technicians will disassemble it into its parts and clean each component. Next is failure evaluation — we’ll inspect the parts to isolate issues and determine why the spindle failed.
Setco’s spindle rebuild and repair services restore Studer spindles to like-new operation. We use our equipped service centers across the globe and over 450 years of combined experience to improve spindle productivity, accuracy, and performance while decreasing downtime and maintenance costs. We have worked with numerous key industries, such as food processing and robotics, to keep their mission-critical Studer spindles reliable and in service.
Spindle issues can cause defects in precision components, production delays, and lost profits. Setco understands the common issues affecting spindle performance and repairs them right away with our repair and rebuild services. Spindle problems we often fix include:
When facing these issues, organizations opt for a repair because rebuilding a spindle is a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to sourcing a new one.
Setco has expert spindle repair and rebuild services for most models, sizes, and types of Studer spindles, including motorized, gear-driven, CNC, and belt-driven. Our repairs are backed by our fully equipped service centers, dedicated customer service, and warranty protection.
The rebuild process includes these steps:
When Setco receives a spindle, our technicians will disassemble it into its parts and clean each component. Next is failure evaluation — we’ll inspect the parts to isolate issues and determine why the spindle failed.
We will examine the components of the spindle for signs of improper fit and size, damage, or wear. Our inspection covers the spindle’s critical components, like spacers, bushings, caps, shoulders, bore, and bearing journals.
Our technicians will consider the spindle’s damage and repairs needed to restore it to operational condition to create a quote. Our quotes are:
Our technicians will replace or recondition spindle parts to OEM specifications. Some repairs we can make include:
We’ll reassemble the reconditioned spindle, precision balance it, and perform testing. We’ll fully run-off the spindle until it’s thermally stabilized at maximum speed. Setco stores baseline vibration and testing data electronically by serial number for future reference.
We’ll return the repaired, reconditioned, and operational spindle so you can return it to service right away. Setco also provides full documentation of repairs made, certification, and a written warranty.
Setco is one of the leading independent spindle repair companies, with extensive experience in Studer spindle repair and other major OEMs. Choose our professionalism and engineering resources for repair needs — contact us online or call to get started.