Kitamura spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specializing in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Kitamura spindles and motor spindles. We operate from our sites in Beaurepaire (France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland), serving precision machining manufacturers.
Kitamura spindles and motor spindles equip many high-demand production vertical and horizontal machining centres, particularly in the automotive, aerospace and precision subcontracting sectors. Drawing on our technical expertise, we support manufacturers — in France and Europe — in the overhaul of their equipment and the optimisation of its availability. A properly maintained motor spindle is the guarantee of precise, repeatable and productive machining.
Kitamura — Japanese manufacturer of high-precision machining centres
TLDR: Kitamura is a Japanese manufacturer of high-precision vertical and horizontal machining centres, renowned for its reliable and high-performance solutions widely used in subcontracting SMEs in France and Europe, whose integrated spindles and motor spindles ensure day-to-day performance.
Kitamura Machinery Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer renowned for its high-precision vertical and horizontal machining centres, widely found in precision subcontracting SMEs in France and Europe. Its motorized spindles, integrated on the Mycenter and Mytrunnion ranges, are intended for precision machining in sectors such as automotive, aerospace and demanding subcontracting. Maintaining these assemblies requires in-depth knowledge of their architecture as well as suitable inspection means.
Kitamura spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: We handle repairs across the whole range: spindles and motor spindles integrated on Kitamura vertical and horizontal machining centres.
Our teams carry out the repair of Kitamura spindles and motor spindles across the entire range: spindles and motor spindles integrated on vertical and horizontal machining centres. From the initial diagnostics to recommissioning, we restore the original performance of your equipment, in compliance with the expected tolerances and precision levels.
Kitamura products covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Spindles and motor spindles for Kitamura vertical machining centres (Mycenter-3XG, Mycenter-4XD)
- Spindles and motor spindles for Kitamura horizontal machining centres (Mycenter-H400i, Mycenter-H630i)
- Spindles for Kitamura 5-axis machining centres (Mytrunnion-4, Mytrunnion-5)
- High-speed spindles for aluminium and composite machining
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Interfaces and specifications
Common tool interfaces: HSK-A40, HSK-A63, BT40, SA30, SA40, BT50, SA50, SK / BT. High rotation accuracy and low vibration levels, with speed ranges varying according to the application.
Our service
TLDR: Four complementary areas: on-site customer service, full diagnostics, preventive and corrective maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment — with testing and validation before return to production.
On-site customer service
- Removal of the motor spindle or spindle from the machine tool
- Secure packaging and transport to our workshops
- Reassembly and recommissioning on site after repair
Full diagnostics
- Vibration analysis
- Inspection of geometry and clearances
- Measurement of temperatures and forces
- Checking of bearings and balancing
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Removal and full inspection
- Replacement of precision bearings
- Mechanical and electrical overhaul
- Cleaning and reassembly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Repair of damaged spindles and motor spindles
- Fine adjustments to restore original performance
- Testing and validation before return to production
Why entrust us with your Kitamura spindles and motor spindles?
We work across the entire Kitamura range without exclusivity, with the same expertise whatever the generation or model of your equipment
Removal and reassembly directly on your machine tool, to minimise production downtime
In-depth mastery of the spindles and motor spindles integrated on Kitamura machining centres
We support subcontracting SMEs, automotive suppliers and aerospace prime contractors over the long term
Our sites in Beaurepaire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland) allow us to intervene quickly for French and European manufacturers
Lead times and warranty
- On-site service for removal: within 48h
- Repair lead time (diagnostics + recommissioning): around 20 days
- Warranty on repaired spindle: 12 months
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Kitamura motor spindle repair cost?
The cost of a repair depends on the model, its condition and the extent of the work required. Each intervention is the subject of a personalised quotation, drawn up after diagnostics. Contact us for a study of your situation.
What are the intervention lead times?
We intervene on site for removal within 48h. The complete repair lead time (diagnostics, recommissioning) is around 20 days.
What warranty on a repaired motor spindle?
We offer a 12-month warranty on repaired motor spindles. The detailed conditions are specified in the quotation and the intervention report.
Do you work on spindles of Kitamura machining centres of all generations?
Yes. We handle all spindles and motor spindles integrated on Kitamura machining centres, all generations combined. Contact us with the reference of your equipment for confirmation.
Are you an official Kitamura partner?
No. Brochexpress is an independent repair and maintenance workshop. We are neither affiliated with, nor partners of, nor authorised distributors of Kitamura Machinery Co., Ltd. Our business covers independent maintenance of industrial equipment, permitted under the principle of referential trademark use (French Intellectual Property Code, art. L.713-6).
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 Kitamura range — spindles and motor spindles for vertical, horizontal and 5-axis machining centres — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: automotive, aerospace and precision subcontracting.
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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Kitamura® is a registered trademark of Kitamura Machinery Co., Ltd. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Kitamura Machinery 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).