This Hitachi Seiki spindle was very worn and contaminated when HST received it. When examining it, contamination was also found in the lube.

At HST we know we have a number of very good competitors and we respect them. But a little while back we had a firsthand experience with SETCO that gave us some insight as to their corporate personality and perhaps part of the reason why so many customers choose HST to repair their SETCO spindles. […]

At High Speed Technologies, Inc. we repair CAPTO Clamping Systems with OEM components. Our technicians have trained with CAPTO factory representatives. If you have a spindle with a damaged CAPTO clamping system call us at 1-603-483-0333 Coromant CAPTO clamping system was developed in the 1980s to provide a rigid simultaneous contact system.  It was well […]

HST Is Big Plus Certified. At High Speed Technologies, Inc. we repair Big Plus tapers to OEM standards. With our in house grinding and climate controlled environment we can guarantee all of our Big Plus repairs. If you have a spindle with a damaged Big Plus taper call us at 1-603-483-0333 Big Plus was developed […]

What makes A Good Spindle Repair Shop? If you have a machine with a damaged spindle and you want to know the fastest, most cost effective way to get a high quality repair, you may be asking these questions: Who can repair my spindle back to OEM standards? Do I have to go to the OEM to […]

How long can a machine tool spindle be stored? Some of our customers have spare spindles and want to keep them in storage until they are needed. The question then becomes “When does the warranty period start for a spindle in storage” and “How long can a spindle stay in storage”. Those are good questions. […]

This is the second in a three part series of our recommendations for preventing spindle damage and associated downtime.

It may not seem like much, but when you call High Speed Technologies, Inc (HST) during business hours a real live person will answer the phone.

While visiting parts of China I was constantly approached by street vendors offering to sell me a “copy watch”.

This is a first in a three part series of our observations, musings and recommendations for preventing spindle damage and associated downtime.