Schmoll Maschinen spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Schmoll Maschinen spindles and motor spindles — the German manufacturer from Rödermark, the world's number two in mechanical printed circuit board drilling, with spindles reaching 250,000 to 300,000 rpm.
Schmoll Maschinen, world number two in mechanical PCB drilling
TLDR: Schmoll Maschinen GmbH (Rödermark, Germany) claims second place worldwide in mechanical printed circuit board drilling, with 25% market share, behind Hitachi (38%) and ahead of Topper (12%), with a range covering mechanical drilling, routing and laser systems for creating microvias in printed circuit boards and substrates.
Schmoll Maschinen GmbH has established itself as the world's second largest player in mechanical printed circuit board drilling, with 25% market share, just behind leader Hitachi (38%) and ahead of Topper (12%). The manufacturer, part of a German group that also covers Posalux in Switzerland, LHMT and Bacher, offers a product range covering mechanical drilling, routing and laser systems for creating microvia holes and interconnections in printed circuit boards and chip carriers. Schmoll mainly serves the electronics industry, including the solar and semiconductor sectors. The Multi XY concept, used notably on the MULTI-X AXIS machine, offers individual drilling heads on the X axis and separate beds on the Y axis, with linear motors on all axes.
A range of linear motor spindles, up to 300,000 rpm for microvias
TLDR: Schmoll spindles cover rotation speeds of up to 250,000 to 300,000 rpm, a technology migration that has made it possible to reduce drilled hole diameters while extending tool life by 50% and reducing breakages by a factor of 3.
On the MULTI-X AXIS machine, spindle motors running at up to 250,000 rpm allow drilling down to 0.1 mm drill diameter, with CCD camera assisted depth control on the Z axis. According to the manufacturer's data, migrating from 200,000 to 300,000 rpm has made it possible to reduce drilled hole diameters while maintaining quality, while extending tool life by 50%, reducing breakages by a factor of 3, and allowing the drillable printed circuit board thickness to be increased by 20 to 30%. This increase in speed also translates into lower operating costs, a decisive factor for PCB manufacturers targeting ever smaller microvias (down to 40 microns).
Schmoll Maschinen spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Linear motor spindles, up to 250,000-300,000 rpm
- Spindles of the MULTI-X AXIS machine, Multi XY concept
- Spindles with CCD camera assisted depth control
- Spindles of printed circuit board routing systems
- Spindles of laser systems for microvias and chip carriers
Interfaces and specifications
The Schmoll Maschinen spindles and motor spindles we repair cover rotation speeds of up to 250,000 to 300,000 rpm, with drilling capacities down to 0.1 mm in diameter — exact specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your spindle.
Our expertise on your Schmoll Maschinen spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Schmoll Maschinen spindles and motor 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 very high value equipment
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition and the linear motor system, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the accuracy demands of the electronics industry, 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 Schmoll Maschinen spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in very high speed linear motor spindles (up to 300,000 rpm)
- Two service sites: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to return to production
Turnaround and warranty
What we commit to on the Schmoll Maschinen spindles we take in:
- 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 very high speed spindles (up to 300,000 rpm) of the MULTI-X AXIS machine?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking account of their extreme balancing requirements.
Do you work on the linear motor spindles of the Multi XY concept?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the machine configuration.
How long does a full overhaul take?
Allow around 20 working days in the workshop, depending on the condition of the spindle and the availability of parts specific to these precision technologies.
Do you work on the spindles of printed circuit board routing systems?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the application.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Schmoll machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to the criticality of this precision equipment.
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 Schmoll Maschinen spindles and motor spindles — very high speed spindles for printed circuit board drilling and routing — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: electronics, solar and semiconductors.
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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Schmoll Maschinen® is a registered trademark of Schmoll Maschinen GmbH. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Schmoll Maschinen 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).