Manurhin spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Manurhin K'MX spindles and motor spindles — the historic French turning machine builder (Mulhouse, 1920), a benchmark in multi-axis sliding-headstock automatic lathes.
Manurhin K'MX, more than a century of French turning expertise
TLDR: Manurhin (Manufacture de Machines du Haut-Rhin, founded in 1920 in Mulhouse) is a historic French builder of turning machines, whose K'MX sliding-headstock lathe range, launched in 1987, grew over the decades with the Twin, Swing and XL systems, through to the current Clever, Trend and Duo models.
Incorporated in 1920 as Manufacture de Machines du Haut-Rhin, Manurhin moved its production of PF cam lathes to its Mulhouse plant in 1947, before launching the Décomat 42 in 1966, a hydraulically controlled automatic lathe programmed by card. In 1987, the K'MX system was developed and launched, with the K'MX 20 presented at EMO Milan. Further developments followed: the first K'MX Twin twin-spindle sliding-headstock lathe in 1994, then a new generation of multi-axis lathes.
A range of synchronised motor spindles with rotating guide bush
TLDR: Manurhin K'MX lathes use two motor spindles (main and back-working), typically running up to 10,000 to 12,000 rpm, together with a rotating guide bush synchronised with the main spindle, for complete machining of parts from bar up to 32 mm in diameter.
K'MX lathes in the Clever and Trend ranges are fitted as standard with two motor spindles (main and back-working) reaching a maximum speed of 10,000 to 12,000 rpm depending on the model, together with a rotating guide bush synchronised with the main spindle by pulleys and belts, for machining parts from bar up to 32 mm (or even 36 mm with modification). On Duo models, turning or milling can be carried out in parallel with two tools simultaneously.
Manurhin spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Main and back-working motor spindles, up to 10,000-12,000 rpm
- Rotating guide bush synchronised with the main spindle
- Spindles fitted with a C axis, indexing accuracy 0.001°
- Spindles of Duo configurations (simultaneous parallel turning and milling)
- Spindles of historic K'MX Twin, Swing and XL32 lathes
Interfaces and specifications
The Manurhin K'MX spindles and motor spindles we repair cover rotation speeds typically between 10,000 and 12,000 rpm, with bar capacities up to 32 to 36 mm — specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Manurhin spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Manurhin 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 turning lines
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and synchronisation of the rotating guide bush, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the continuous 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 Manurhin spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in synchronised motor spindles and rotating guide bushes
- 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 main and back-working motor spindles of the Clever and Trend models?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their synchronisation with the rotating guide bush.
Do you work on the spindles of Duo configurations (parallel turning and milling)?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, sized for milling torque of up to 32 Nm.
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 historic K'MX lathes (Twin, Swing, XL32) still in production?
Yes, we diagnose and repair the spindles whatever the generation of the machine.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Manurhin K'MX 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 Manurhin K'MX spindles and motor spindles — multi-axis sliding-headstock 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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Manurhin® and K'MX® are registered trademarks of Manurhin K'MX. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Manurhin K'MX. 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).