LeBlond Retrofit Services
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LeBlond Ltd Retrofit and Remanufacturing Service
LeBlond Ltd can remanufacture your LeBlond lathe to first class condition. Our remanufacturing procedure is as follows:
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Disassemble and clean machine including all components. |
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Replace all bearings and bushings; i.e. precision class bearings are used on the headstock spindle. |
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Check all gears for wear using the pitch diameter pins method. Replace all worn, repaired or broken gears. |
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Rebuild apron; i.e. worn feed shaft housing is bored/bushed as required. |
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Dynamic balance spindle shaft. Grind tapers, nose and centers to new machine concentricity. Repair or replace brake/clutch. |
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Disassemble and inspect quick change feed box. Replace all worn parts. |
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Grind all ways to a 32 micro finish. Machine all bed cast ways. |
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Hand scrape all ways to assure new machine alignments. |
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Rebuild hydraulic system including Servo-Shift, pump and valves as applicable. |
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Rebuild electric motors; i.e. all windings are high voltage tested and reinsulated. Sealed bearings are used. |
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Rebuild/replace acme cross slide, compound and tailstock screw/nut assemblies. Check feed shaft and replace as required. Check longitudinal and half nuts. Replace as needed. |
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Grind tailstock base oversize as well as grind tailstock quill. Machine tailstock bore to size and regrind internal taper. |
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Repair/replace all defective electrical controls and wiring. |
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Replace all belts, seals, hoses, gaskets and filters. |
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Rebuild coolant and lube systems as applicable. Also replace filters and meters. |
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Prep machine and paint with an industrial machine enamel. Unless otherwise specified, the color will be machine tool gray. |
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Test/runoff machine to verify and document that it meets OEM specifications. |
If you would like to improve your manufacturing capabilities with the "tried and proven iron", please call LeBlond Ltd for a rebuild proposal.
NOTE: LeBlond Ltd's remanufactured lathes have a full one (1) year parts and service warranty.
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