Ballscrew Guys > Whitney
Ballscrew Guys are specialists in on-site repair and refurbishment of Whitney Plasma Punch and Press Brake linear motion systems including ball screw assemblies and linear way guides.
Please contact us to troubleshoot your issue and follow up with a service request with travel and work estimates. See our flat rate specials and inquire about travel splits if your down time is flexible.
Fast response
We come to you to perform all services, typically within two weeks and completed the same day
Low cost
Our refurbishment services are cheaper than buying new or sending out for a regrind
Minimal downtime
We have serviced and installed hundreds of ball screws at manufacturer's facilities
Ballscrew Repair Services
Ballscrew Guys provide low cost, fast-response, on-site ball screw repair and refurbishment services for your Whitney Plasma Punches and Press Brakes. Call (877) 768-4064 for immediate consultation.
- Ball Screw Repair and Refurbishment
- Ball Screw Installation and Removal
- Ball Screw End Bearing Replacement
- Linear Way Guide Rail Installation
- Linear Way Guide Block Repair and Refurbishment
- Clean, Flush, and Lube Service
- For mail in service see: Richardson Precision Inc
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Whitney Overview
The most problematic axis on the Whitney systems is the refurbishment of the X-Axis ball screw which moves the sheet material. This screw is a Japanese type assembly with an external rotation bearing. There are no provisions on this machine to lubricate the ball screw. Meaning that after 3-5+ years of operation, the screw is often worn to the point of destruction. What many Whitney Plasma/Punch owners do not know, is that there ball screws are rebuildable at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new one. Without the lead time waiting for removal, core exchange, shipping, and reinstallation. The rebuilding of the X-Axis in your machine, will typically take Ballscrew Guys 5-6 hours.
The Y-Axis and V-Axis are far for simple to rebuild and repair. But because these are exposed ball screws without protective covers, they are often contaminated quickly. Reducing the service life and accuracy of the ball screw. It is not uncommon that in high output and volume shops, that these screws need to be refurbished annually.
Whitney Plasma Punch X-Axis
The most problematic axis on the Whitney systems is the refurbishment of the X-Axis Ballscrew which moves the material. This screw is a Japanese type assembly with an external rotation bearing. There are no provisions on this machine to lubricate the ballscrew. Meaning that after 3-5+ years of operation, the screw is often worn to the point of destruction. What many Whitney Plasma/Punch owners do not know, is that there ball screws are rebuildable at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new one. Without the lead time waiting for removal, core exchange, shipping, and reinstallation. The rebuilding of the X-Axis in your machine, will typically take Ballscrewguys 5-6 hours.
Y-Axis and V-Axis
The Y-Axis and V-Axis are far for simple to rebuild and repair. But because these are exposed ballscrews without protective covers, they are often contaminated quickly. Reducing the service life and accuracy of the ballscrew. It is not uncommon that in high output and volume shops, that these screws need to be refurbished annually.
V-Axis Refurbished
It's always nice to have the table removed when we service the V-Axis. Regardless, we are not afraid to crawl "into the hole" to service this ball screw.
Whitney X-Axis
The X-Axis of the Whitney Plasma Punches do not have any system for auto lubrication. This ball screw is a sealed NSK external rotation bearing type. It gets packed with lubrication upon assembly and is left to run. It is critical that these assemblies are refurbished at least every 2-3 years at a minimum. This will prevent permanent damage to the screw.
NSK External Rotation Bearing Ball Screw in Whitney
Rebuilding the ball screw assembly of a Whitney. This is the assembly of the rotation bearing assembly that connects to the belt/pulley drive system.
Whitney Table Rexroth Rollers
These need to be cleaned, flushed, and regularly lubricated.
Whitney X-Axis Removed and cleaned
Pulling the entire X-Axis of a Whitney Plasma punch for full refurbishment. Typically we can rebuild this axis of ball screw in the machine. But, because of the lack of lubrication delivery to this axis, we are designing upgraded seals to increase the working longevity of this screw.
Whitney 3400 RTC
Whitney Bearings
Whitney Y/V Axis End Nut
Whitney Y/V Axis End Bearing and Housing
Whitney Y-Axis Yoke
Which one is original OEM, which one was made at a local machine shop for 1/3rd the cost?
Y/V Axis Whitney NSK Ball Screw
Cleaned up X-Axis Ball Screw Ready for Installation
Models
Ballscrew Guys provide low cost, fast-response, on-site ball screw repair and refurbishment services for your Whitney Plasma Punches and Press Brakes. Call (877) 768-4064 for immediate consultation.
Whitney
| Type | Series | Models | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Punches | VARIOUS | 3400 657 3400 XP 3400 Heavy 3400 HXT 3700 SST 4400 MAX 4400 MAX-10 661 |
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Ball Screw Guys have extensive experience field service refurbishing the X-Axis, Y-Axis, and V-Axis ball screws on the Whitney and Piranha series of Plasma/Punch machines. In most cases, the three essential ball screws can be returned to like new performance in one production shift.