Ikegai spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Ikegai spindles and motor spindles — a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1889, builder of the first lathe ever made in Japan, and a reference in CNC lathes and honing centres.
Ikegai, Japanese machine tool pioneer since 1889
TLDR: Ikegai Machine Tools (founded in 1889, Japan) is a historic Japanese builder of high-precision lathes, multitasking lathes, special-purpose machines, honing centres and horizontal boring mills, and the origin of the very first lathe manufactured in Japan.
Founded in 1889, Ikegai built from the outset the first lathe designed in Japan, before diversifying into diesel engines and printing machinery in the early twentieth century. Between the 1960s and the 1980s, the manufacturer developed its CNC lathes and honing centres, then introduced U-axis technology on its machining centres in the 2000s. Today, Ikegai remains a recognised name for its high-precision lathes, multitasking lathes, special-purpose machines, honing centres and horizontal boring mills, serving demanding sectors such as aerospace, shipbuilding and rail.
A range of robust spindles for precision turning and honing
TLDR: Ikegai TU and TUR series CNC lathes use an A2-8 nose spindle, with a spindle bore of up to 100 mm and two speed ranges (low and high), for typical power ratings of 30 to 35 hp.
Ikegai TU and TUR series CNC lathes use an A2-8 nose spindle, with a spindle bore of up to 100 mm (4 inches) for a bar capacity of 3.5 inches. The spindle runs in two speed ranges, typically 600 rpm in low range and 2,500 rpm in high range, for a motor power of 30 to 35 hp. On configurations fitted with live tooling, several tool heads at different angles can be mounted on the 12-station turret for additional milling and drilling operations. Ikegai honing centres, for their part, use spindles specifically sized for high-precision internal finishing operations.
Ikegai spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- A2-8 nose spindles, TU and TUR series CNC lathes
- Two-range spindles (low/high), up to 2,500 rpm
- Live tooling spindles on turret, Live Tooling configurations
- Spindles of honing centres for precision internal finishing
- Spindles of horizontal boring mills and U-axis machining centres
Interfaces and specifications
The Ikegai spindles and motor spindles we repair mainly use an A2-8 nose, with a bore of up to 100 mm and rotation speeds typically between 600 and 2,500 rpm depending on the configured range.
Our expertise on your Ikegai spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Ikegai 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 speed-range change system, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the production rates of the aerospace and rail sectors, 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 Ikegai spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in A2-8 nose spindles and live tooling configurations
- 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 A2-8 nose spindles of TU and TUR series CNC lathes?
Yes, we work on these spindles, whatever the configured speed range.
Do you work on the live tooling spindles of Live Tooling configurations?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, together with their multi-angle tool heads.
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 the spindles of Ikegai honing centres?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, sized for high-precision internal finishing.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Ikegai 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 all Ikegai spindles and motor spindles — CNC lathes and honing centres — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: aerospace, shipbuilding 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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Ikegai® is a registered trademark of Ikegai Corporation. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Ikegai Corporation. 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).