To prevent unforeseen downtime caused by hidden spindle wear, the M-Group at KU Leuven has teamed up with CTRL Engineering to develop an innovative spindle test bench – the Spindle Listener. This device is designed to detect wear at an early stage, thereby extending the service life of machines and increasing operational safety.
The challenge was to make minimal changes in spindle behaviour measurable. The solution: a fully integrated test system that performs real motion cycles under laboratory conditions, thereby obtaining precise data sets for predictive maintenance models.
Thanks to the mediation and close cooperation with Vansichen Lineartechnik, our HIWIN linear guideways, servo motors and servo drives ensure precise and dynamic shaft movements with their reliability and accuracy. Even at high speeds, they guarantee maximum repeatability and stable performance, thus forming the basis for the precise motion control of the test bench.
We are particularly pleased to be part of this project with our drive technology, supporting scientific research and paving the way from reactive to proactive maintenance.
