This photo shows a black live tool holder assembly paired with a square mounting flange. The main unit stands upright on a stainless workbench. A small toothed gear is visible at the top of the cylindrical shaft.
**Detailed Visual Description**
The live tool housing is machined from a dark, likely anodized or coated metal. The square flange face has four large bolt holes for secure mounting. The circular bore reveals the inner bearing race and sealing surfaces. Light surface wear and machining marks suggest the unit has seen active service.
**Probable Function and Condition**
This assembly matches a live tooling spindle or cartridge used on CNC lathes for driven tools. It transfers rotary power to cutting tools mounted in the holder. The visible gear likely engages a drive coupling. Wear around the bore points to possible bearing or seal replacement needs.
**How Ekstrom Carlson Can Help**
Ekstrom Carlson specializes in live tool and spindle repair. Our technicians inspect housings, replace bearings, and re-machine sealing faces to OEM tolerances. We also manufacture motors, custom tools, and carbide router bits to support your spindle and tooling needs. We perform precision balancing, gear refitting, and final runout checks before returning parts to service.
**Typical Repair Steps for This Component**
Disassembly and cleaning reveal the internal condition. Bearings are measured and replaced if out of tolerance. Bore and mating surfaces are machined where needed. Final assembly includes lubrication and balancing to reduce vibration and extend life.
**Why This Image Matters to CNC Shops**
Seeing wear on a live tool holder reminds shops to schedule preventive maintenance. Rebuilding a live tool often saves downtime and cost compared with full replacement. Ekstrom Carlson offers fast repair routes to minimize production impact.
**Call to Action**
If your live tool looks like this, contact Ekstrom Carlson for an evaluation and quote. We provide diagnostics, fast turnaround, and quality rebuilds to keep your machines running. Schedule a repair or request more information today.