Feeler spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Feeler spindles and motor spindles — a Taiwanese manufacturer founded in 1985, and the founding brand of the FFG group's machine tool division.
Feeler, founding brand of the FFG group's machine tool division
TLDR: Feeler (founded in 1985, Taichung, Taiwan) is the CNC machine tool brand of Fair Friend Enterprise Co., Ltd. and the founding company of the machine tool division of the FFG group (Fair Friend Group), specialising in vertical and horizontal machining centres, CNC lathes and 5-axis machines.
Founded in 1985 in Taichung, Feeler grew as the CNC machine tool brand of Fair Friend Enterprise Co., Ltd., becoming the founding company of the machine tool division of the FFG group (Fair Friend Group). The manufacturer covers a complete range of CNC lathes, vertical machining centres, horizontal machining centres, 5-axis machines and double-column machining centres for large parts, along with automated production lines and turnkey solutions. Feeler also offers smart manufacturing and data analysis services to support its customers' digital transformation.
A range of direct-drive motor spindles for high-speed machining
TLDR: Feeler's VMX series vertical machining centres feature a direct-drive BBT40 motor spindle reaching up to 12,000 rpm, with a Meehanite cast-iron base optimised through finite element analysis for stability in high-speed machining.
Feeler's VMX series has built a solid reputation in mould machining and mass production, thanks to its high-rigidity structure and high-speed, high-precision performance. Each machine features a high-speed direct-drive motor spindle, with a reinforced A-shaped column base, a ball screw driven directly by servomotor and a BBT40 spindle running at 12,000 rpm for superior rigidity, precision and performance in fast cutting. Models can be fitted with linear or hardened box ways depending on machining requirements. On configurations dedicated to mass production, the double-head (DVD) centres feature two spindles and two automatic tool changers to more than double productivity compared with an equivalent single-spindle configuration.
Feeler spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Direct-drive BBT40 motor spindles, up to 12,000 rpm, VMX series
- Spindles for horizontal machining centres for heavy, bulky parts
- Spindles for double-column machining centres, large-size parts
- Twin spindles on double-head (DVD) centres, mass production
- CNC lathe spindles, FTC and FVP ranges
Interfaces and specifications
The Feeler motor spindles we repair mainly come in the BBT40 interface, with rotation speeds typically of 12,000 rpm on high-speed configurations, and power outputs ranging from 7.5 to 18 kW depending on the configuration.
Our expertise on your Feeler spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Feeler spindles, with the same rigour as for the other brands in our portfolio.
On-site customer service
- Diagnosis and intervention directly on your machine, in the production workshop, to limit downtime on your manufacturing line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the direct-drive systems, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- A maintenance programme tailored to the mass-production pace specific to the automotive and mould-making industries, as well as corrective interventions in the event of a breakdown
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, seal refurbishment and rotation testing in the workshop, restoring the manufacturer's original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your Feeler spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in direct-drive motor spindles and double-head configurations
- Two service sites: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to the return to production
Lead times 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 direct-drive BBT40 motor spindles of the VMX series?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their direct-drive technology.
Do you work on the twin spindles of double-head (DVD) centres?
Yes, we diagnose and repair each of the two spindles, taking care to preserve their synchronisation.
What is the average lead time for a complete 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 the spindles of double-column machining centres for large parts?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the size of the machine.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Feeler machines?
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 the entire Feeler range — motor spindles for vertical and horizontal machining centres 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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Feeler® is a registered trademark of Fair Friend Enterprise Co., Ltd. (FFG group). Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Fair Friend Enterprise Co., Ltd. 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).