Cazeneuve spindle and motorized spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Cazeneuve spindles and motorized spindles — a historic French manufacturer founded in 1905, with more than 120 years of experience in turning, renowned for the robustness and reliability of its lathes.
Cazeneuve, more than 120 years of French turning expertise
TLDR: Cazeneuve (founded in 1905, France) is a major French designer and manufacturer of lathes and milling machines, whose famous HB conventional lathes sold in the thousands worldwide, before the range evolved towards the OPTIMAX CNC lathes.
Since 1905, Cazeneuve has established itself as a major French designer and manufacturer of lathes and milling machines, with a history spanning more than a century of innovation. The HB conventional lathes, iconic models of the brand, sold in the thousands all over the world, with one widely recognised technical feature: the eccentric quill, allowing fine diameter adjustment when setting bearing clearance. Acquired by the Thollon family in 1980, the manufacturer moved its range towards numerically assisted lathes (OPTICA, then OPTIMAX), while retaining the robust French build tradition, now paired with modern Siemens numerical controls.
A range of robust spindles, from the HB conventional lathe to the OPTIMAX CNC lathe
TLDR: Historic Cazeneuve HB series lathes feature an eccentric-quill spindle, with rotation speeds of up to 3,200 rpm depending on the model, while the current OPTIMAX CNC range retains that mechanical rigidity paired with modern controls.
Cazeneuve HB series conventional lathes (HB 500, HB 575, HB 725) feature an eccentric-quill spindle, a technical specificity of the manufacturer allowing fine diameter adjustment, where one millimetre of screw travel changes the diameter by only a few hundredths. These spindles, driven by 12 to 25 hp motors depending on the model, deliver rotation speeds of up to 3,200 rpm on the HB 500, 2,500 rpm on the HB 575 and 2,000 rpm on the HB 725. On the current OPTIMAX CNC lathes, motor power and spindle rigidity — provided by a generously sized monobloc cast-iron frame — allow high stock removal while guaranteeing exceptional stability for machining one-off parts and high-precision prototypes.
Cazeneuve spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Eccentric-quill spindles, HB series conventional lathes
- CNC lathe spindles, OPTIMAX range (740, 1100)
- Teach-in lathe spindles, MAXICA range
- Historic numerically assisted lathe spindles, OPTICA range
- Cazeneuve machining centre spindles, Xenon range
Interfaces and specifications
The Cazeneuve spindles we repair cover rotation speeds typically between 2,000 and 3,200 rpm on HB series conventional lathes, with the eccentric quill characteristic of the brand — specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the exact reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Cazeneuve spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Cazeneuve spindles, with the same rigour as for the other brands in our portfolio.
On-site customer service
- Diagnostics and service directly on your machine, in your production workshop, to limit downtime on your manufacturing line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the eccentric-quill system specific to Cazeneuve, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the production rates of precision turning, together with corrective action in the event of a breakdown
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, sealing refurbishment and rotation testing in the workshop, restoring the manufacturer's original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your Cazeneuve spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in eccentric-quill spindles, a historic specificity of the brand
- Two service sites: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to return to production
Turnaround and warranty
- On-site service within 48h
- Workshop repair: around 20 working days depending on parts availability
- 12-month warranty on all our repairs
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair the eccentric-quill spindles of HB series conventional lathes?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their fine adjustment system specific to Cazeneuve.
Do you work on the spindles of OPTIMAX range CNC lathes?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the generation of numerical control.
What is the average lead time for a full overhaul?
Allow around 20 working days in the workshop, depending on the condition of the spindle and the availability of parts (bearings, seals, specific components).
Do you work on older Cazeneuve lathes still in production after several decades?
Yes, we diagnose and repair spindles whatever the age of the machine, including the historic HB models.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Cazeneuve lathes?
Yes, we draw up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production pace.
A reliable partner for your industrial performance
Whether it is an emergency on-site intervention, a full workshop overhaul or a preventive maintenance programme, Brochexpress brings its expertise to your production. As an independent workshop, we work across all Cazeneuve spindles and motorized spindles — conventional and CNC lathes — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments.
Our teams are at your disposal from our sites in Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland) for a study of your needs, a diagnosis or a personalised quotation.
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Cazeneuve® is a registered trademark of Cazeneuve S.A.S. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Cazeneuve S.A.S. Our business covers independent repair and maintenance of industrial equipment, permitted under the principle of referential trademark use (EU Trademark Directive 2015/2436 / French Intellectual Property Code, art. L.713-6).