Hit 500 hours of runtime on my main CNC machine last Tuesday

I was just checking my maintenance log and noticed my spindle hit 500 hours exactly. That number surprised me because I remember buying this machine used with 200 hours on it. I've been running it pretty steady for about 8 months now making custom aluminum brackets. Anyone else keep close track of their spindle hours or just run it till it sounds funny?

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the_charlie8d ago

Wait, are you tracking bearing temps or just running hours?

ryanf668d agoTop Commenter

Track it religiously but honestly man you're overthinking it. 500 hours is nothing on a decent spindle if you're not beating on it.