Spindles & Rotary Tooling

Products • November 25, 2025

Two-turret, two-spindle multitasking machine

The Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex from Methods Machine Tools Inc. is a multitasking machine that features the two-turret, two-spindle NT-Flex for complex high-mix, small-batch production.

Videos • June 26, 2025

Basic setup for a high-frequency oil-air lubricated spindle

This four-and-a-half minute GMN USA video provides a walk-through of the basic setup for a GMN HSX 100sdu-90000/3 high-frequency oil-air lubricated spindle.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Alan Richter

Shifting To A Rapid Rate

High-speed spindles excel in micromachining. Learn how advanced RPMs enhance precision and reduce cycle times.

Products • April 17, 2025

LiCON’s Twin-Spindle

The Twin-Spindle machine with i³ was developed over several years with the initial project between LiCON and Bosch Rexroth successfully implemented in Bosch Rexroth's Lohr, Germany, headquarters as early as 2021. A twin spindle 5 axis double trunnion CNC machine was used for this project.

Products • June 11, 2024

FISCHER expands repair, exchange services to third-party spindles

FISCHER USA Inc. has expanded its repair services and exchange programs to include third-party spindle brands in the North American market.

Videos • December 15, 2023

Westec 2023 Booth Visit with BIG DAISHOWA

Michael Herman, vice president sales for BIG DAISHOWA Inc., discussed a special promotion for the company's fine boring kit, which features the EWN2-152 fine boring head from BIG KAISER is said to enable manufacturing precise bores with guaranteed precision of .00005". The set comes with dedicated accessories such as a boring bar, screw-in insert holders, and 2 inserts to cover Ø.701"-2.126".

Videos • July 14, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with NSK America @ Eastec

During a tour of the NSK America booth at Eastec 2023, Senior Product Manager Greg Nottoli showcased the company's CTS-3030 high-speed, ultra-precise electric spindle designed to seamlessly transport coolant through the cutting tool.n

Videos • July 5, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with BIG DAISHOWA @ Eastec

Jack Burley, president and COO of BIG DAISHOWA Inc., took time during Eastec 2023 to highlight a number of the company's products, including tooling technology focused on trochoidal milling, high-precision fine boring heads with digital readouts, and the BIG-PLUS spindle system that is designed so the shank contacts the spindle taper and the spindle face at the same time.n

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with SW North America @ Eastec

SW North America Inc. showcased its BA 322i that features 300 mm between two spindles as well as two worktables, with one being loaded and unloaded while the other resides in the work envelope.n

Videos • May 1, 2023

Nakanishi E-speed Ultra Precision Electric Spindles

Nakanishi E-speed from NSK America Corp. is a broad line of high-speed, ultra-precision, electric-motor spindles for lathes, robotics and specialty purpose machines. Utilizing DC brushless motors up to 80,000 rpm and less than 1 micron runout, E-speed has the right configuration for your micromachining needs, whether it be integral, modular or quick-tool change. The E-speed family consists of E2000, E3000 and E4000 motor spindles.

Articles • February 9, 2023 • Alan Richter

Rebuild to spin again

Repair and remanufacturing services bring new life to damaged spindles.

Videos • February 3, 2023

NSK America demos iSpeed5 high-speed electric spindle system

This brief video from NSK America Corp. shows off the company's new iSpeed5 high-speed electric system, which is said to be capable of running continuously at up to 80,000 rpm using an external controller.