Noisy spindle

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Jim Reeves
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Joined: Wed 19 Jun , 2013 18:34 pm
Hardware/Software: VMC 1300
VR 5 virtual milling

Noisy spindle

Post by Jim Reeves » Wed 18 Aug , 2021 19:46 pm

I am in need of a little advice.
My vmc 1300 developes a clicking noise from the spindle area as the head heats up on a long job. When it's cooled down its smooth again.
Is this a serious fault?
I can't see a grease point anywhere, bearings and belt are hidden inside the castings.
Are they tapered bearings requiring adjustment?

Jim Reeves
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed 19 Jun , 2013 18:34 pm
Hardware/Software: VMC 1300
VR 5 virtual milling

Re: Noisy spindle

Post by Jim Reeves » Tue 14 Jun , 2022 17:20 pm

Update on my spindle bearing noise, with advice from Steve at Denfords I have now changed the main bearings and after the first run it seems to be nice and quiet.
It took a week of careful work, made a few special tools and pondering how tight the bearing tension nut should be , as it will take a few hours to
get at it for adjustment if I have got it wrong.

Jim Reeves
Posts: 10
Joined: Wed 19 Jun , 2013 18:34 pm
Hardware/Software: VMC 1300
VR 5 virtual milling

Re: Noisy spindle

Post by Jim Reeves » Tue 14 Jun , 2022 17:30 pm

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