No, its a simple question of how lazy we are, and we take to much for granted if it breaks get another .why do you think the lathes of yesterday lasted? Because they were built with good materials and decent workmanship plus it stands a chance that the lathes were owned by someone else, would you treat someone's property especially when he employees you.
Example you spend a few grand on a lathe then hope a sixty watt light bulb
Will keep moisture off our lathe get real.