Do I need to send my spindle out?

Do I Need to Send My Spindle Out?

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Step 1: Is the spindle vibrating or noisy with no tool or wheel installed?

Step 2: Did the vibration start after installing a grinding wheel or tool assembly?

Step 3: Has the grinding wheel been properly dressed at operating speed?

If No then Dress the wheel correct and Recheck vibration

Step 4: Has the wheel, flange, adapter, and hub been balanced as an assembly?

Step 5: Does vibration persist only during grinding, not free-run?

If yes then Likely tooling or wheel-related imbalance

Step 6: Are any of the following present during free-run operation?

Abnormal noise, Excessive heat buildup, Measurable runout beyond spec, Encoder or spindle-related alarms

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Spindle should be professionally evaluated

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Issue often resolved without spindle service