Hello
I'm Bob and this is my first ever threat.
I bought a rambaudi v2 mill witch i am fixing/reconditioning.
As i was checking the spindle and bearings,because i had some chatter,i saw that the bearings dont have a press fit but can slide over the shaft/spindle.
The spindle assembly is the same as that of a bridgeport.
I measured the shaft,and its 34.99mm on "virgin" part of the shaft.
ofcourse the id of the bearings is 35.00mm.
the bottom bearing has made some weare on the shaft and made it 34.98mm.
my question is,is this normal/exeptable for this type of machine?
Are the bearings going to stay in place just by the preload?
I put new bearings in and everything sounds and looks good as far as i can Judge.
But i cant let go of the thought that the bearings dont have a press fit,and was hoping somebody could tel me if this is normal with older machines.
its an early model v2.
I will try to put in some pictures.
thanks in advance to you all
I'm Bob and this is my first ever threat.
I bought a rambaudi v2 mill witch i am fixing/reconditioning.
As i was checking the spindle and bearings,because i had some chatter,i saw that the bearings dont have a press fit but can slide over the shaft/spindle.
The spindle assembly is the same as that of a bridgeport.
I measured the shaft,and its 34.99mm on "virgin" part of the shaft.
ofcourse the id of the bearings is 35.00mm.
the bottom bearing has made some weare on the shaft and made it 34.98mm.
my question is,is this normal/exeptable for this type of machine?
Are the bearings going to stay in place just by the preload?
I put new bearings in and everything sounds and looks good as far as i can Judge.
But i cant let go of the thought that the bearings dont have a press fit,and was hoping somebody could tel me if this is normal with older machines.
its an early model v2.
I will try to put in some pictures.
thanks in advance to you all