Customized Spindles

Using the latest failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) software applications as well thermal simulation and vibration analyses, we come to the table ready to support you.

Our standard risk assessment includes keeping your cost under control. Before we pursue a customized solution, we first analyze if whether one of our standard solutions—from our range of more than 100 Spindles—fits to your needs.

If it’s clear that you need a never-before-attempted solution, you can rely to our long-term experience. That’s why we can ensure that, after the first test, practically every Spindle runs according to your specifications.

Step-Tec offers a unique graphical software front end known as Spindle Diagnostic Software. This tool provides access to all Spindle data such as:

• Number of operating hours
• Number of tool changes and state of the clamping system
• Temperatures (e.g., bearings, motor winding)
• Acceleration readings (vibrations) in three planes
• Crash events (with date and time when linked to PROFIBUS^©
• Spindle speed and logging of operating periods
• Date and time of commissioning (entries made by the machine manufacturer)
• Spindle-specific data (entry done by Step-Tec)
• The integrated data logger function supports the operator for application optimization during the milling process and helps to maximize Spindle/machine lifetime.

That’s why—in a very cost-sensitive environment—we continue developing extremely durable products.  Thanks to the integration of the latest technologies in sensors, data management and high- efficiency motors, you can be assured that with Step-Tec you are always a step ahead.