Fooke spindle and milling head repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Fooke spindles and milling heads — a German family-owned manufacturer specialising in large-format 5-axis milling machines with linear motors for the aerospace and rail industries.
Fooke, a German family business specialising in large-format milling machines
TLDR: Fooke GmbH (Borken, Germany, with origins dating back to 1904) has for over 30 years been manufacturing large and very large 5-axis milling machines, mainly in the form of gantry-type milling machines, for the aerospace, rail freight and automotive industries.
Originally founded in 1904 as a bicycle manufacturer with its own forge, the family-owned Fooke business gradually refocused on machine building from 1930 onwards, becoming today a recognised manufacturer of large and very large-format 5-axis milling machines. For more than 30 years, Fooke has been designing ENDURA® range gantry-type milling machines, favoured by demanding customers in the aerospace, aeronautics, rail freight and automotive engineering sectors, as well as for the design of mock-ups, prototypes, tooling and moulds. The manufacturer also offers friction stir welding (FSW) systems, a complementary technology increasingly used in the assembly of aerospace structures.
A range of high-performance milling head spindles, linear motor technology
TLDR: Fooke's ENDURA® milling machines feature fork-design 2-axis milling heads, with a high-performance spindle in HSK 63A interface reaching up to 16,000 rpm at 34 kW, all driven by linear motors with no intermediate mechanical components.
The gantry-type milling machines of the ENDURA® range (600LINEAR to 1100LINEAR) feature a fork-design 2-axis milling head paired with a high-performance spindle. The linear motor technology characteristic of the range does away with traditional mechanical components such as gearboxes, bearings, ball screws or rack-and-pinion systems, resulting in machines that are more rigid, more reliable and more precise. On the range's typical configurations, the spindle reaches 16,000 rpm in HSK 63A interface, for a power of 34 kW (65 kW total installed power). Older models, such as the ENDURA 5 series, used an SK 40 taper with speeds of up to 15,000 rpm for 15 kW.
Fooke spindles and milling heads covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Fork-design 2-axis milling heads, high-performance spindle
- HSK 63A spindles, up to 16,000 rpm, ENDURA® range
- SK 40 taper spindles on older configurations, ENDURA 5 series
- Linear motor milling machine spindles, with no intermediate mechanical components
- Milling heads for plate milling machines, ENDURA® 800 range
Interfaces and specifications
The Fooke milling heads and spindles we repair mainly come in HSK 63A interface on the most recent configurations, with rotation speeds typically up to 16,000 rpm for a power of 34 kW, and in SK 40 taper on older models.
Our expertise on your Fooke spindles and milling heads
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Fooke heads and 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 linked to dismantling and transporting a large-size head
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the fork-design 2-axis systems, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- A maintenance programme tailored to the machining rates specific to the aerospace and rail 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 Fooke spindles and milling heads
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in fork-design 2-axis heads and high-performance HSK 63A spindles
- 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 fork-design 2-axis milling heads of ENDURA® milling machines?
Yes, we work on these heads, taking into account their high-performance spindle and linear motor technology.
Do you work on the HSK 63A spindles of the most recent configurations?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, regardless of the configured rotation speed.
What is the average lead time for a complete overhaul?
Allow around 20 working days in the workshop, depending on the condition of the head and the availability of parts (bearings, seals, specific components).
Do you work on the SK 40 spindles of older ENDURA models?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, regardless of the age of the machine.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Fooke machines?
Yes, we draw up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production rate, particularly relevant for aerospace and rail workshops.
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 Fooke range — milling heads and spindles for large-format milling machines — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: aerospace, aeronautics and rail.
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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Fooke® and ENDURA® are registered trademarks of Fooke GmbH. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Fooke GmbH. 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).