I have just finished doing the same thing on a Nomura. They said the same thing oem bearings. I pulled it apart and matched the bearings. Back in production 4 weeks 24 hours shifts, no problems. Maybe I could do yours too.
I have been rebuilding machines for inhouse use for many years and now the owner wants to sell what we build. My question is other then the obvious OHSA safety for guards etc. what standards do I need to follow to aviod problems. I have been drawing the electrical schmatics to a standard...
Timken took 3 days to reply. I finally got hold of someone else at Timken and he called back with a speed rating of 4100rpm in oil.
Yes I have the innards on paper.
What state is this guy from? and does HE have education levels that entitle him to call others uneducated.
Fire him and find someone willing to work to your specs.
I have a project that requires taking an unused Monarch lathe that was built with single speed headstock and increasing the speed. Originally it was built for a 200HP DC motor on the input at 2000rpm. I need to put a 50HP AC motor that is 6000rpm on the input. I am concerned about the speed...