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Custom Machining Centers provide multi-axis solutions.

FlexCenter FC350, FC450, and FC630 feature respective work cubes of 14, 18, and 25 in. and can be supplied with horizontal or vertical spindle and turret or basic platen. Model FC350 can be configured with 40-taper or HSK63 tool interface; FC450 with 40- or 50-taper, HSK50, or 63- or 100-tool interface; and FC630 with 50-taper, HSK63, or HSK100 tool interface. Machines feature centralized...

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Computer Hardware & Peripherals

CNC Smart Spindle is suited for high-speed machining.

Closed loop, motorized SETCO(TM) 170 is equipped with ABEC Class 7 high nitrogen steel bearings, AirShield(TM) spindle seal system, and hybrid ceramic balls. Spindles up to 20,000 rpm are grease-lubricated, eliminating need for air-oil lubrication sub-systems. Liquid-cooled spindle operates from 0-18,000, 20,000, or 24,000 rpm. It delivers up to 40 hp at 12,000 rpm and 211 lb-in. torque under...

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Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Customizable Spindles reach speeds of 2,000,000 DmN.

ProMetrix(TM) belt-driven spindles are capable of 12,000, 15,000, 18,000, and 20,000 rpm. Available in block, cluster, and cartridge designs, they offer variety of bearing configurations, hybrid gear types, lubrication methods, spindle noses, belt drive packages, and drawbars. Units feature permanent grease-packed or air-oil lubrication, and can be horizontal, vertical, angular, ceiling, and...

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Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Spindle Seal suits new and retrofit applications.

Universal AirShield(TM) features precision machined steel housing and Viton lip seal. It provides tangential air purge system for dynamic and static protection. Constant air flow creates near frictionless seal between bearing cap and spindle shaft to protect front and rear bearings. Seal eliminates spindle failure due to bearing contamination from coolant ingress and condensation, contamination,...

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EDM Grinder facilitates honeycomb part machining.
Machinery & Machining Tools

EDM Grinder facilitates honeycomb part machining.

Model 1500 Spark Erosion Grinding (SEG) system uses EDM technology to arc-grind metal parts to size and shape, precisely removing metal stock. It has precision 1.5 hp, 3600 rpm spindle, cart-mounted EDM power-pack, drive and electrical arc power cables, and six electrode wheels. Electrical current fed through spindle arbor forms controlled arc between electrode wheel and part. As spindle is fed...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Tooling Modules have multiple axes.

FlexCenter FC350-V has 14 in. work cube, and can be configured with 5 hp vertical spindle and 40 taper or HSH63 tooling. FC-450-V has 18 in. work cube, and can be configured to include 10 hp spindle, 40 or 50 taper, and HSK 63 or HSK100 tooling. FC-630-V has 25 in. work cube, and can be configured with 20 hp spindle with 50 taper or HSK100 tooling. It can be configured with 7 1/2 or 10 hp spindle...

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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

Dovetail Slides guarantee precise, straight travel.

M Series Manual Feed and TS Series Dovetail Tool Slides are available in 75 standard models configured as single axis, compound axis, or vertical angle plate. Slides can be mounted at any attitude and have guaranteed straightness of travel (side to side and up and down) not to exceed 0.0005 in. per 12 in., with accumulation not to exceed 0.00025 in. for each additional 12 in. of travel. Slides...

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Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Cartridge Spindle offers up to 34,000 rpm and 35 in-lbs.

Sentry Model C017 belt-driven spindle is equipped with Duplex Class 7 17mm front ball bearings with permanent grease lubrication. It is available in 2 configurations: Plain Cartridge and Positioning Nut Cartridge. Optional spindle nose configurations include arbor, straight bore, and collet nose. Spindle is designed for finishing operations including light boring, milling, grinding, sawing,...

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Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Motorized Compact Spindles can work alone or in groups.

3 models of high efficiency/high torque, precision, Motorized Compact Spindles (MCS) are equipped with 40mm triplex class 7 DTDB front bearing arrangements, and feature permanent magnet DC brushless motors to supply balanced power and torque. MCS-1 delivers up to 49 in-lbs of torque and 3.1 hp at 5,000 rpm; MCS-1HS delivers up to 4.4 hp at 12,000 rpm and 23 in-lbs of torque; heavy-duty MCS-2...

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Company News

Setco Adds Fifth North American Service Center with Opening of New Facility in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico

Cincinnati, OH (February 28, 2019) – Setco is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth North American Service Center in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico. This newest Setco Service Center will offer a variety of solutions for spindle, slide, and milling head repair and rebuild services, including spindle removal and install, vibration analysis, and upgrades. Services are geared toward the...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Setco Expands Global Spindle Service Network into Asia

Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer and servicer of precision machine tool spindles and slides expands globally acquiring Taiwan's leading spindle builder. Â-  CINCINNATI –Â- Setco is proud to announce the purchase of a majority interest in NEO Precision Tech. Co., Ltd., Taichung, Taiwan, Taiwan's premier builder of machine tool spindles and machining heads. After 100 years of serving...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Custom Machining Centers provide multi-axis solutions.

FlexCenter FC350, FC450, and FC630 feature respective work cubes of 14, 18, and 25 in. and can be supplied with horizontal or vertical spindle and turret or basic platen. Model FC350 can be configured with 40-taper or HSK63 tool interface; FC450 with 40- or 50-taper, HSK50, or 63- or 100-tool interface; and FC630 with 50-taper, HSK63, or HSK100 tool interface. Machines feature centralized...

Read More »
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

CNC Smart Spindle is suited for high-speed machining.

Closed loop, motorized SETCO(TM) 170 is equipped with ABEC Class 7 high nitrogen steel bearings, AirShield(TM) spindle seal system, and hybrid ceramic balls. Spindles up to 20,000 rpm are grease-lubricated, eliminating need for air-oil lubrication sub-systems. Liquid-cooled spindle operates from 0-18,000, 20,000, or 24,000 rpm. It delivers up to 40 hp at 12,000 rpm and 211 lb-in. torque under...

Read More »
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Customizable Spindles reach speeds of 2,000,000 DmN.

ProMetrix(TM) belt-driven spindles are capable of 12,000, 15,000, 18,000, and 20,000 rpm. Available in block, cluster, and cartridge designs, they offer variety of bearing configurations, hybrid gear types, lubrication methods, spindle noses, belt drive packages, and drawbars. Units feature permanent grease-packed or air-oil lubrication, and can be horizontal, vertical, angular, ceiling, and...

Read More »
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Spindle Seal suits new and retrofit applications.

Universal AirShield(TM) features precision machined steel housing and Viton lip seal. It provides tangential air purge system for dynamic and static protection. Constant air flow creates near frictionless seal between bearing cap and spindle shaft to protect front and rear bearings. Seal eliminates spindle failure due to bearing contamination from coolant ingress and condensation, contamination,...

Read More »
EDM Grinder facilitates honeycomb part machining.
Machinery & Machining Tools

EDM Grinder facilitates honeycomb part machining.

Model 1500 Spark Erosion Grinding (SEG) system uses EDM technology to arc-grind metal parts to size and shape, precisely removing metal stock. It has precision 1.5 hp, 3600 rpm spindle, cart-mounted EDM power-pack, drive and electrical arc power cables, and six electrode wheels. Electrical current fed through spindle arbor forms controlled arc between electrode wheel and part. As spindle is fed...

Read More »
Communication Systems & Equipment

Tooling Modules have multiple axes.

FlexCenter FC350-V has 14 in. work cube, and can be configured with 5 hp vertical spindle and 40 taper or HSH63 tooling. FC-450-V has 18 in. work cube, and can be configured to include 10 hp spindle, 40 or 50 taper, and HSK 63 or HSK100 tooling. FC-630-V has 25 in. work cube, and can be configured with 20 hp spindle with 50 taper or HSK100 tooling. It can be configured with 7 1/2 or 10 hp spindle...

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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment

Dovetail Slides guarantee precise, straight travel.

M Series Manual Feed and TS Series Dovetail Tool Slides are available in 75 standard models configured as single axis, compound axis, or vertical angle plate. Slides can be mounted at any attitude and have guaranteed straightness of travel (side to side and up and down) not to exceed 0.0005 in. per 12 in., with accumulation not to exceed 0.00025 in. for each additional 12 in. of travel. Slides...

Read More »
Computer Hardware & Peripherals

Cartridge Spindle offers up to 34,000 rpm and 35 in-lbs.

Sentry Model C017 belt-driven spindle is equipped with Duplex Class 7 17mm front ball bearings with permanent grease lubrication. It is available in 2 configurations: Plain Cartridge and Positioning Nut Cartridge. Optional spindle nose configurations include arbor, straight bore, and collet nose. Spindle is designed for finishing operations including light boring, milling, grinding, sawing,...

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