Star Micronics spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Star Micronics spindles and motor spindles — the Japanese manufacturer founded in 1950, Europe's number one in Swiss-type sliding-headstock lathes, a benchmark in precision turning.
Star Micronics, more than 70 years of Japanese Swiss-type turning expertise
TLDR: Star Micronics (Japan, founded in the 1950s) is a machine tool builder that began by producing watch and camera parts, before developing its first automatic lathe for its own accuracy needs, and is today Europe's number one in Swiss-type sliding-headstock lathes.
Founded in the 1950s, Star Micronics began by producing watch and camera parts. To meet its own accuracy requirements, the company then developed its first automatic lathe to machine watch components in-house, laying the foundations of a long history of innovation guided by the philosophy of "machines created by users for users". From 1962, Star began exporting its sliding-headstock lathes to Europe.
A range of spindles and motor spindles with twin gang slides for precision turning
TLDR: Star Micronics lathes cover bar capacities from 10 to 38 mm depending on the series, with twin gang slide configurations and integrated motor spindles, together with a multi-station tool turret for simultaneous front and back machining.
Star Micronics SR series sliding-headstock lathes offer four bar capacities (10, 20, 32 and 38 mm) for machining complex high-end parts, while the SW series, available in 12 and 20 mm, concentrates the manufacturer's technology — twin gang slides, motor spindles, a large tool count — for very large batches requiring the lowest possible cycle time. On the SX series, such as the SX-38, a ten-station tool turret allows front and back machining.
Star Micronics spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Sliding-headstock spindles, bar capacity 10 to 38 mm, SR/SW/SX series
- Integrated motor spindles and twin gang slides, SW series
- Spindles of multi-station tool turrets for front/back machining
- Spindles dedicated to hobbing and skiving functions
- Sub-spindles for back working of parts
Interfaces and specifications
The Star Micronics spindles and motor spindles we repair cover bar capacities from 10 to 38 mm depending on the series (SR, SW, SX) — rotation speeds and exact interfaces to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Star Micronics spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Star Micronics 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 twin gang slide synchronisation, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the very high production rates of large batches, 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 Star Micronics spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in twin gang slide motor spindles and hobbing/skiving spindles
- 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 integrated twin gang slide motor spindles of the SW series?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account the synchronisation specific to large-batch work.
Do you work on the spindles dedicated to hobbing and skiving on recent models?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the operation performed.
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 multi-station tool turrets in the SX series?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, suited to front and back machining.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Star Micronics 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 Star Micronics spindles and motor spindles — Swiss-type sliding-headstock lathes — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: medical, watchmaking, automotive and aerospace.
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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Star Micronics® is a registered trademark of Star Micronics Co., Ltd. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Star Micronics 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).