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  1. #1
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    Unhappy spindle bearings adjustment...

    I had to replace the spindle bearings on my Hitachi 20 HT but now I have axia and radial play on the chuck, that I know is the bearings are not adjusted correctly, can somebody tell me how I most adjust the bearings...? thanks a lot for your help...!!!!

  2. #2
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    javierr, Specify the bearings in question then maybe we can help. Angular contact? identifying numbers etc.? Tapered rollers? numbers etc.? Maybe NC Cams will join in and help you.

    Dick Z
    DZASTR

  3. #3
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    Bearings numbers

    the spindle bearings that I already change are NSK 7018 C ball berings angular contact, are mounted 3 on the chuck side and 2 on the cylinder side, thanks a lot for any help, tip or counsel... regards

  4. #4
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    javierr, Angular contact spindle bearings require preload to stabilize them both in radial and axial position. Usually the assembly requires that the outer race and the inner race of opposing bearings are separated by EXACTLY the same distance. If not, the longer separation will not permit the other race to be properly loaded. This results in the spindle moving as you described.

    Are the above spindle bearings the exact replacement of what was original to the machine in question? (same brand etc. as specified by the original machine builder)

    Dick Z
    DZASTR

  5. #5
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    Oct 2007
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    bearing adjustement

    hello

    if you want to adjust the bearing on the spindel i can tell you but private

    please contact me on yahoo messenger:zavateandu


    or here

    ps:mechanical engeneer and i did doit on some machines that work even todaay,is simple

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