Thrust bearings for VQC-20/40B

[nlh]

Hello all,

Can anyone tell me what the part # is for the X, Y and Z thrust bearings on a Mazak VQC-20/40B? In particular the Y has a gravelly sound that has just gotten worse over time. The X is now starting to "howl" as well. I would like to do the repair within the next month if possible but I would like to know what I'm up against (as much as possible) before tearing into it. Unfortunately I do not have the parts manual for this machine.

Also, would these bearing need to be purchased thru Mazak or could I get them thru any bearing company?

Thanks in advance!

[underthetire]

Cheapest place I found so far that has stock is all world machinery. We buy all our thrust bearings from them, and even a lot of distributors do as well. Can't help on that machine what bearings it actually takes. Even from all world, plan on 500-1000 for bearings for x and y.

[nlh]

Thanks for the input. Guess it's just a matter of digging in and seeing what I'm up against. I wonder if the folks at Mazak would be kind enough to fax/e-mail me a few pages of the parts manual?