Axis & Spindles Magazine
Guides for machine shop owners
The Axis & Spindles Magazine covers the latest news, trends and headlines for machine shops, repair companies and manufacturers, plus plain-English help for keeping machines running: what to do when one goes down, how to pick a repair company, and the maintenance that prevents the next breakdown.
Guide · 2 min readBallbar tests and laser calibration, explained for shop ownersWhat these tests measure, when you need them, and what the report tells you.Guide · 2 min readBuying a used CNC machine? What to inspect before you payA checklist for inspecting a used mill or lathe, and why a pre-purchase inspection from a repair tech is worth it.Guide · 2 min readHow to get the most out of a CNC service visitSmall things that cut the tech's time on site and your bill: scheduling, access, an operator on hand and the info to have ready.Guide · 2 min readCNC preventive maintenance checklist: daily, weekly, monthly, yearlyA simple, printable PM schedule for mills and lathes that operators can actually follow.Guide · 2 min readRepair or replace? How to decide on an old CNC machineA straight way to decide whether to fix, rebuild, retrofit or replace an aging machine.Guide · 2 min read7 warning signs your CNC spindle is about to failNoise, heat, chatter, runout and other early signs of spindle trouble, and what to do before it becomes a crash.Guide · 2 min readHow to choose a CNC repair company: 10 questions to askThe questions that separate a real repair company from a parts-changer: brands, response time, rates, references and more.Guide · 2 min readWhat to do in the first 30 minutes when a CNC machine goes downA calm, step-by-step checklist for the moment a machine stops: what to write down, what to check, and what to tell the repair tech.
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