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**Item Identification** This image shows a compact live tool head stamped with the marking "20507V." The manufacturer name is not visible on the housing. It appears to be a right-angle style live-tool spindle assembly. **Detailed Visual Description** The main body is a square, black machined housing. A cylindrical spindle or shaft extends from the top. On the left side there ... Read More

**Global CNC Live Tool Head — stamped 6/27/2014** This image shows a Global CNC right-angle live tooling head. It is stamped with the date 6/27/2014. The threaded nose and mounting ports are clearly visible. **Visual overview** The main component is a compact rectangular housing in a copper/bronze finish. A threaded stainless nose protrudes from the front. The nose has a ... Read More

**HSD HSK F63 Spindle — Ekstrom Carlson Repair (Repair Only)** This is an HSD HSK F63 spindle. Ekstrom Carlson is handling the repair only. We are not selling this unit. **Visual Overview** The spindle is shown horizontally. The HSK F63 taper and output snout are clearly visible on the left. The mid-body carries an HSD nameplate and technical stickers. The ... Read More

**Overview** This image shows an HSD spindle assembly housed in a wooden shipping crate. The HSD nameplate is visible on the motor housing. **Detailed visual description** The spindle is laid horizontally and braced with wood and foam. A metal junction box sits on top of the housing. A thick cable leaves through a sealed gland. From the junction box a ... Read More

**Headline — Live Tool / Spindle (Make & Part Number Not Visible)** Live tool / spindle repair by Ekstrom Carlson. We are only repairing the item. The photo does not show a readable maker label or part number. **What the image shows** The main item is a right-angle live tool or spindle head. The rectangular gearbox has a dark finish ... Read More

Unknown Live Tool / Spindle - No Visible Part Number **Image Title** Unknown Live Tool / Spindle - No Visible Part Number **Visual Description** This photo shows a live tool or small spindle assembly standing on a metal bench. The part has a square mounting flange with eight visible bolt holes. A short central shaft pushes out from the flange ... Read More

**Live Tool Identification** This image shows a right-angle live tool assembly. The make and model are not legible in the photo. For accurate identification, please retake the picture with any nameplate or tag clearly visible. **What I See** The main body is a rectangular, dark metal housing. A splined shaft sticks out from one end. The opposite side has a ... Read More

**Tsugami 3295-Y171 — What this photo shows** This photo shows a Tsugami 3295-Y171 live tool assembly. The serial number appears as 1470 on the housing. The form below the unit also lists 5000 RPM. The image focuses on the main live tool body and spindle head. **Detailed visual inspection** The housing is rectangular and finished in black. A cylindrical spindle ... Read More

**H&P MNZ185ER25 Spindle Repair 6000 RPM** This photo shows an H&P MNZ185ER25 spindle assembly. The paper under the part lists an operating speed of 6,000 RPM. The unit is presented for service and inspection. **What the image shows** Centered is a rectangular spindle or live-tool housing. The housing has a copper-toned machined surface and a stamped "MT" on the front ... Read More

PRECI-FLEX Live Tool (part number unreadable) — Spindle Repair by Ekstrom Carlson **Quick ID** This image shows a PRECI-FLEX branded live tool housing. The metal nameplate is visible but the part number is too small to read clearly. The unit appears to be a spindle-style live tool head for machining centers. **What the photo shows** The main item is a ... Read More