HSD Spindle Repair

[simpleroots]

We have a PRS Alpha approximately two years old and I believe the HSD spindle bearings are bad, (becoming increasingly noisy while running). We are located just outside of Raleigh, NC. Can anyone recommend a local machinist that can works on spindles?

Thanks in advance,


Jeff

[knight_toolworks]

as far as I know they are pretty much disposable. but only two years is a pretty short time. when mine started to go they would screech very loudly. it would make me jump every time it started up.

[dlcw]

Mine has been going since 2009 with no problems. I warm it up religiously before doing any cutting. Granted when I first start the warmup routine it is a little load but it quiets down in about 15 seconds. Thu the rest of the warmup I can barely hear it.

[knight_toolworks]

I got 10 years on mine about 3000 hours. then the bearings started to go then really go. it was a bit scary.

[blackhawk]

If someone is a machinist, that doesn't qualify them to rebuild spindles. You need to find a repair shop that has serious experience with spindles. Echoing what Steve said, I read on the forum a few years ago that HSD won't even repair them. There was a thread on here, so you should do some searching.

[mclimie]

I saw this a while ago. There's a lot to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmplff_f5pI

Marc

[Mayo]

I know this company is not local to your location but they do repair spindles.
I had them repair one of my stepper motors at a reasonable price.
You could probably get a ballpark price from them if you email your details to them, or call them.
https://www.generalservo.com/
I'm not affiliated with them - other than being a satisfied customer.