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by jottesen
Sun May 30, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Ajax DM-45 Spindle Bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 1724

Re: Ajax DM-45 Spindle Bearings

Hi John, Thank you very much for the photos and the disassembly advice. It is a big help to know what to expect before tearing it down. Mine was leaking gear oil around the spindle for some time which likely washed the grease out but provided some lubrication. When I converted to belt drive I depriv...
by jottesen
Wed May 26, 2021 1:36 am
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Ajax DM-45 Spindle Bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 1724

Re: Ajax DM-45 Spindle Bearings

Hi John,
Thank you, photos would be helpful. I'm also curious what you did for a new head as I am considering the same.
Jeff
by jottesen
Tue May 25, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Ajax DM-45 Spindle Bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 1724

Ajax DM-45 Spindle Bearings

I have a DM-45 CNC milling machine that I purchased from Ajax CNC about 15 years ago. The spindle bearings are failing and with Ajax CNC gone I'm hoping someone here may have documentation or experience with the BT-30 quill assembly in this machine. I converted it to belt drive a couple years ago so...