{"id":722,"date":"2018-02-15T14:44:07","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T14:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hstspindles.com\/index.php\/portfolio\/colombo\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T15:02:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T15:02:19","slug":"colombo","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/hstspindles.com\/portfolio\/colombo\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0); background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px solid #eae9e9;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position: left top; background-repeat: no-repeat; -webkit-background-size: cover; -moz-background-size: cover; -o-background-size: cover; background-size: cover; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<h1>Colombo Spindle Repair &amp;\u00a0Rebuild<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6539 alignright\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_after.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_after-120x75.jpg 120w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_after.jpg 200w\" alt=\"Colombo Spindle Repair and Rebuild_after\" width=\"200\" height=\"125\" \/>Your Colombo spindle is in expert hands with the factory-trained technicians at High Speed Technologies, Inc. We have repaired dozens of Colombo spindles to original factory performance. Need it fast? We can repair your spindle within three days of estimated approval, and we offer reduced pricing for longer lead times. All spindle repairs are backed by a complete warranty and our 30-year reputation of OEM-quality spindle repair.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some common Colombo spindle performance issues that we resolve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Noisy or contaminated bearings<\/li>\n<li>Failed bearing<\/li>\n<li>Over heating<\/li>\n<li>Taper ID damage or wear<\/li>\n<li>Low draw force<\/li>\n<li>Poor part finish<\/li>\n<li>Failed seal<\/li>\n<li>Failed proximity sensor(s)<\/li>\n<li>Broken fan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At HST, we replace all bearings with top name-brand\u00a0<a href=\"\/what-is-abec-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABEC 7<\/a>\u00a0super-precision spindle bearings. Your spindle repair will include replacing or restoring all worn drawbar springs, seals and critical surfaces. Then we perform high-speed balancing to eliminate vibration, extend life and improve part quality. HST has provided the CNC machining community with a high-quality alternative to higher-priced OEM spindle repairs since 1986.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colombo RS110.22 ISO30<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6540\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 710px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6540\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-150x38.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-200x51.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-300x77.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-400x102.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-600x153.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Colombo Spindle Repair and Rebuild_before and after\" width=\"700\" height=\"179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6540\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colombo spindle before and after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Upon arrival you could clearly tell this Colombo spindle was used to rout wood! The housing was covered in a nice coat of wood chips and dust. Further inspection revealed damage to the shafts taper ID and front bearing shoulder. Both of these surfaces were kiss grind on our very own kellenberger grinder. The Belleville washers on the drawbar were fatigued and the gripper (collet) was also well worn, w replaced both items with new.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6541\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 438px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6541\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_belleville-washers.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_belleville-washers-107x75.jpg 107w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_belleville-washers-200x140.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_belleville-washers-214x150.jpg 214w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_belleville-washers-400x280.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_belleville-washers.jpg 428w\" alt=\"Colombo Spindle Repair and Rebuild_belleville washers\" width=\"428\" height=\"300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6541\" \/><\/div>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All Belleville washers will be replaced with new<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6542\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 292px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6542 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_housing-covered-in-wood-debris.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_housing-covered-in-wood-debris-71x75.jpg 71w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_housing-covered-in-wood-debris-141x150.jpg 141w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_housing-covered-in-wood-debris-200x213.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_housing-covered-in-wood-debris.jpg 282w\" alt=\"Colombo Spindle Repair and Rebuild_housing covered in wood debris\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6542\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Housing covered in wood debris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The main problem with this spindle was the bearings. The lubrication within each bearing was very dry and contaminated with wood particulate. This was no surprise. Routing spindles like this are usually well used by the time they are sent in for repair. The fretting observed on the outer race of the rear bearing pair was due to a combination of vibration and a looser fit within the housing bore. We replaced all bearings with new.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6546\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 710px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6546 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_fretting-on-bearings.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_fretting-on-bearings-150x38.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_fretting-on-bearings-200x51.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_fretting-on-bearings-300x77.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_fretting-on-bearings-400x102.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_fretting-on-bearings-600x153.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_fretting-on-bearings.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Colombo Spindle Repair and Rebuild_fretting on bearings\" width=\"700\" height=\"179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6546\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fretting on outer races of bearings # 3 &amp; 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We know a down spindle means down production for our customers. That is why High Speed Technologies strives for the fastest turnaround time in the industry. This customer was very pleased: <em>\u201cTurned it on, worked quickly &amp; smoothly! Great! One doesn\u2019t often find this level of service anywhere anymore! You guys can be proud! I have been left with a very warm feeling from your people &amp; your company.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Colombo RV110.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6547\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 710px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6547\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-RV110.2-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-RV110.2-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-150x50.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-RV110.2-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-200x66.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-RV110.2-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-300x99.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-RV110.2-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-400x132.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-RV110.2-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after-600x198.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-RV110.2-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_before-and-after.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Colombo RV110.2 Spindle Repair and Rebuild_before and after\" width=\"700\" height=\"231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6547\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colombo RV110.2 before and after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This spindle came off a Multicam MG 3 axis machine. The most common cause of failure for a routing spindle is worn and contaminated bearings. That was the case for this Colombo spindle. Over time the bearings became contaminated and worn. Prior to disassembly the bearings sounded very poor when the shaft was rotated by hand. Foreign particulate was observed throughout the grease in all bearings as you can see in the pictures below. All bearings and seals were replaced with new.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6548\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 710px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6548\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_contaminated-bearings.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_contaminated-bearings-150x50.jpg 150w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_contaminated-bearings-200x66.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_contaminated-bearings-300x99.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_contaminated-bearings-400x132.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_contaminated-bearings-600x198.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_contaminated-bearings.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Colombo Spindle Repair and Rebuild_contaminated bearings\" width=\"700\" height=\"231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6548\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Contaminated bearings in a Colombo spindle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Along with the contaminated bearings, we also measured runout at the shaft taper in excess of 40 micron! We Kiss ground this surface and squared the shoulder in house on our Kellenberger grinder. This customer too had wonderful things to say: <em>\u201c<\/em><em>Thank you very much for all the work and effort you made to repair the spindle. \u00a0I installed it and I am very pleased, the repair was excellent.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6549\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 560px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6549\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_runout-in-shaft.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_runout-in-shaft-100x75.jpg 100w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_runout-in-shaft-200x150.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_runout-in-shaft-400x300.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Colombo-Spindle-Repair-and-Rebuild_runout-in-shaft.jpg 550w\" alt=\"Colombo Spindle Repair and Rebuild_runout in shaft\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6549\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Severe runout measured at shaft taper and shoulder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As you can imagine, here at High Speed Technologies we love a happy customer! For expert Colombo spindle repair of any make or model, please\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a>\u00a0or call us at\u00a0<strong>603-483-0333\u00a0<\/strong>for a free, no obligation quote<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0We offer <a href=\"\/about\/warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one-year warranty<\/a> and <a href=\"\/does-hst-have-an-emergency-spindle-repair-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick-Turn-Around<\/a>. We are fast, experienced and our work is guaranteed!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colombo Spindle Repair &amp;\u00a0Rebuild Your Colombo spindle is in expert hands with the factory-trained technicians at High Speed Technologies, Inc. We have repaired dozens of Colombo spindles to original factory performance. Need it fast? We can repair your spindle within three days of estimated approval, and we offer reduced pricing for longer lead times. 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