Toshiba Kikai (Shibaura Machine) spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Toshiba Kikai spindles, now known as Shibaura Machine — a leading Japanese manufacturer of horizontal boring machines and large-capacity vertical lathes, for the semiconductor, shipbuilding and aerospace industries.
Toshiba Kikai / Shibaura Machine, a global supplier of high-precision machine tools
TLDR: Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine, is one of the world's leading suppliers of high-precision machine tools for the semiconductor, shipbuilding, aerospace and automotive industries, with recognised expertise in horizontal boring machines, vertical lathes, bridge-type milling machines and horizontal machining centres.
Formerly known as Toshiba Machine, the Japanese manufacturer now operates under the Shibaura Machine brand, while retaining the historical expertise built up in horizontal boring machines (HBM), vertical lathes (VTL), bridge-type milling machines (BRIDGE) and horizontal machining centres (HMC). The manufacturer excels at developing and building a broad range of products for demanding industries: semiconductors, shipbuilding, aerospace and automotive. The TSS series vertical turret lathes, known for their performance and versatility, along with the TUE/TUD series vertical boring machines with a wall-type column for high rigidity, illustrate the diversity of the range.
A range of robust spindles with thermosymmetric design
TLDR: Toshiba Kikai/Shibaura's TUD series vertical boring machines feature a thick-walled cast-iron column and ram with thermosymmetric design for high precision in heavy machining, combined with an automatic tool locking system.
The TUD series CNC vertical boring machines are designed for unmatched efficiency in boring and turning operations, with a thick-walled cast-iron column and ram of thermosymmetric design, ensuring high precision in heavy, intensive machining. An automatic tool locking mechanism equips these machines, with a square-section ram reaching up to 220 mm. The TSS-C series vertical turret lathes, known for their performance and versatility, along with the TUE series wall-type column boring machines, allow the machining of parts in a wide range of materials with high rigidity and a broad table speed range.
Toshiba Kikai / Shibaura Machine spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Spindles of vertical boring machines with thermosymmetric design, TUD series
- Spindles of vertical turret lathes, TSS-C series
- Spindles of wall-type column boring machines, TUE series
- Spindles of bridge-type milling machines, BRIDGE range
- Spindles of horizontal machining centres, HMC/BTD/MPF range
Interfaces and specifications
The Toshiba Kikai / Shibaura Machine spindles we repair feature thick-walled thermosymmetric designs on heavy boring models, with rams reaching up to 220 mm in section — interfaces and rotation speeds to be confirmed on quotation according to the exact reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Toshiba Kikai / Shibaura Machine spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Toshiba Kikai spindles, with the same rigour as for the other brands in our portfolio.
On-site customer service
- Diagnosis and intervention directly on your machine, in the production workshop, to limit downtime linked to the disassembly/transport of a large-size spindle
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and automatic tool locking systems, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- A maintenance programme tailored to the heavy-machining pace specific to the semiconductor, shipbuilding and aerospace industries, as well as corrective interventions in the event of a breakdown
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, seal refurbishment and rotation testing in the workshop, restoring the manufacturer's original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your Toshiba Kikai / Shibaura Machine spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in thermosymmetric spindle design and automatic locking systems
- Two service sites: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to the return to production
Lead times 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 thermosymmetric spindles of TUD series vertical boring machines?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their thick-walled design and their automatic tool locking system.
Do you work on the spindles of TSS-C series vertical turret lathes?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the machine configuration.
What is the average lead time for a complete 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 intervene directly on site for large-size spindles?
Yes, our team travels to diagnose and, whenever possible, work directly on site to avoid the full disassembly of bulky, heavy spindles.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Toshiba Kikai / Shibaura Machine equipment?
Yes, we draw up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production pace, particularly relevant for semiconductor, shipbuilding and aerospace workshops.
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 Toshiba Kikai / Shibaura Machine range — spindles for vertical boring machines, turret lathes and bridge-type milling machines — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: semiconductors, shipbuilding, aerospace and automotive.
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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Toshiba Kikai® and Shibaura Machine® are registered trademarks of Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Shibaura Machine 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).