For maintenance managers, ball screws sit at the center of machine accuracy, repeatability, and uptime. When a ball screw begins to fail—whether through backlash, inconsistent positioning, surface wear, or catastrophic damage
CNC Spindle Repair
The first quarter of the year is more than just a fresh start—it’s a strategic opportunity for manufacturers to strengthen equipment reliability before production demands peak. One of the smartest moves a shop can make during Q1 is inspecting and rebuilding CNC spindles before problems turn into costly downtime.
As a new year begins, manufacturing facilities across the country are setting production goals, tightening schedules, and looking for ways to reduce unplanned downtime. One critical component that should be part of every shop’s annual planning—but often isn’t—is CNC spindle health.
The holiday season is a time for celebration, family, and rest for many—but at Motor City Spindle Repair, we know that manufacturing doesn’t stop just because the calendar says it’s the holidays. Production schedules keep moving, machinery keeps running, and the demands of your business don’t pause. That’s why our team is proud to remain open and fully operational throughout the holiday season, providing the support your machines may need.
When a CNC spindle fails, downtime is expected—but what many shops underestimate is how expensive OEM lead times truly are. While the upfront price of an OEM replacement spindle is easy to see, the real cost is hidden in weeks or even months of lost production, disrupted schedules, and mounting operational pressure.
A CNC spindle is the heart of your machine, directly affecting part quality, production speed, and profitability. Yet, many shops unknowingly make mistakes that shorten spindle life, causing downtime and expensive repairs. Protecting your spindle isn’t just about maintenance—it’s about avoiding preventable errors.
High-speed CNC machining is a marvel of modern manufacturing, capable of shaping metal with incredible speed and precision. As spindle speeds and material removal rates increase, these machines push the limits of what’s possible
Precision drives manufacturing success. When your CNC machine loses tolerance or vibrates excessively, it impacts your productivity and profits. Instead of investing in a new machine, targeted upgrades can restore precision and extend its lifespan.
The factory floor used to mean workers manually operating lathes and mills. Today, it’s the quiet, consistent hum of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines. From smartphones to cars, CNC machining shapes much of the world around us.
In aerospace manufacturing, precision is non-negotiable. Every component, from the smallest fastener to the largest structure, must perform flawlessly under extreme conditions. This level of reliability begins on the shop floor, where precision machining is a requirement. At the core of this accuracy lies the machine tool spindle, whose performance directly impacts the quality and safety of aircraft parts.