At Spindle Services, we are proud to be recognised as a trusted leader in spindle refurbishment and spindle assembly in the UK, with over 50 years of expertise in restoring machine tool spindles to OEM standards - or better. Whether it’s a CNC spindle, motorised spindle, transfer line spindle, high-speed spindle, lathe spindle, or grinding spindle, we deliver industry-leading results that keep our clients productive and competitive.
Comprehensive Spindle Repair Solutions
We offer an end-to-end spindle repair and spindle rebuild service that includes:
- Detailed teardown & failure analysis: Every spindle undergoes a full disassembly with root cause diagnostics and reporting
- Reverse engineering (link this to menu item 2d): We can replicate or redesign spindle components, complete with new drawings, to duplicate original manufacturing specification
- Advanced surface treatments: From plasma metal spraying and ceramic coatings to hard chrome plating and molybdenum metal spraying, we restore critical surfaces like seal diameters and bearing bores with precision
- White metal bearing repairs: For traditional applications, we provide re-plating, finish machining, and scraping
- Complete bearing and seal replacement: We only use new, high-quality components to ensure longevity and optimal performance
- We boast accounts with all the major super precision bearing manufacturers’
- Rapid, reliable service
- Emergency spindle repair service
Precision Testing and Balancing
Once rebuilt, every spindle undergoes:
- Thermal stabilisation run testing
- Vibration analysis and signature testing
- Precision balancing for high-speed applications
- Full critical feature inspection
- Inspection reports provided with every single spindle that leaves our factory

Diverse Spindle Types Repaired

We routinely refurbish a wide range of spindles including:
- CNC machine centre spindles
- Lathe spindles
- Grinding wheelheads & internal spindles/external grinding spindles
- Motorised spindles and high-frequency spindles
- Fine boring spindles, milling spindles, tapping heads,
and more - Centreless grinding spindles and hydrodynamic
spindles - Ballscrew support units and multi-spindle drill heads