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Starmill Spindle Runout?
Posted: Fri 15 Apr , 2011 21:06 pm
by paragon
Hello All,
I measure the runout of my Starmill R8 Spindle with a DTI and am seeing about 0.015mm of runout.
What was the factory tolerance for this spindle from new?
Is this runnout acceptable (how longs a piece of string)?
Kind Regards,
Steve
Re: Starmill Spindle Runout?
Posted: Fri 15 Apr , 2011 21:19 pm
by Martin
Hi Steve,
Where were you measureing the runout?
I don't think the inspection records came accross in the move but if you have the serial number I will look on Monday.
Re: Starmill Spindle Runout?
Posted: Sat 16 Apr , 2011 1:02 am
by paragon
Hello Martin thanks for your reply.
I am measuring the inside of the R8 spindle with a DTI.
Not sure what the serial number is... I am not at the machine at the moment but from memory I think I noticed a number on the table would this be it?
The machine is circa 1988 if that helps.
Thanks Again
Steve
Re: Starmill Spindle Runout?
Posted: Sat 16 Apr , 2011 5:59 am
by Martin
Hi Steve,
The serial plate should be on the black electrical box.
Re: Starmill Spindle Runout?
Posted: Sat 16 Apr , 2011 14:59 pm
by paragon
Martin,
Nothing on the back but there is a label inside 'North East Electronics' Serial Number= 014 and Date = 8/88. The table has the number 451 stamped on the front right hand under the cover that hides the X limit switch.
Kind Regards,
Steve
Re: Starmill Spindle Runout?
Posted: Tue 19 Apr , 2011 9:59 am
by Martin
I can't find any info for the Starmill but managed to locate this for a lathe which should be similar.
Re: Starmill Spindle Runout?
Posted: Tue 19 Apr , 2011 13:25 pm
by paragon
Thanks very much for the info Martin, very much appreciated
