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Last updated: 10/18/2024

Spindle Motor Brand - Identification

Applies to machines built after August 2016

Introduction

 This reference document demonstrates how to identify the spindle motor brand by inspecting the label on your spindle motor.

 

Remove JBOX - VF/VM

 NOTE: If it is necessary to remove (or partially disassemble) spindle motor assembly to access JBOX, refer to 40T Pin Drive Motor- Replacement for more information. 

1

Unbolt cover on JBOX [1]

Remove nuts securing terminal block and lift off of threads. [2]

Remove screw on the bronze bracket holding the thermal probe wire. 

Remove screws securing JBOX to spindle motor. [3]

Lift JBOX and locate spindle motor label. [4]

Identification

1

Identify motor brand name at the top or bottom of spindle motor label:

  1. HPB 
  2. HiGen
  3. Yaskawa

When identification is complete, reinstall JBOX and spindle motor. See Brand Configuration to update the brand on HBC and your machine.