Via Mechanics spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Via Mechanics (Hitachi Via Mechanics) spindles and motor spindles — the Japanese manufacturer founded in 1968, world leader in mechanical printed circuit board drilling with 38% market share.
Via Mechanics, world leader in PCB drilling since 1968
TLDR: Via Mechanics (formerly Hitachi Via Mechanics, Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1968) is an industrial equipment manufacturer and world leader in mechanical printed circuit board drilling with 38% market share, developing drilling, routing and laser processing machines as well as inspection systems for the electronics industry.
Founded in 1968 in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, Via Mechanics (formerly Hitachi Via Mechanics) develops and supplies machines mainly for electronic and industrial production. Its core business covers printed circuit board manufacturing equipment — drilling, routing and laser processing — as well as inspection systems used in electronics manufacturing, serving electronics and semiconductor manufacturers. The company claims first place worldwide in mechanical printed circuit board drilling, with 38% market share, ahead of Schmoll (25%) and Topper (12%). Faced with the considerable growth in the number of holes to be drilled in modern printed circuit boards (a standard mobile phone board requiring between 30,000 and 50,000 holes, and a chip-scale package component board potentially requiring more than 300,000), Via Mechanics develops high-throughput drilling techniques combining mechanical and laser drilling.
A range of very high throughput mechanical drilling spindles and complementary laser systems
TLDR: Via Mechanics drilling machines use very high throughput mechanical drilling spindles, able to drill several stacked boards simultaneously, complemented by laser drilling systems for the microvias that conventional mechanical drilling cannot produce.
To produce printed circuit boards at high throughput, Via Mechanics combines very high rotation speed mechanical drilling spindles with matched drilling techniques, with the ability to drill several stacked boards or panels simultaneously to increase productivity, the panels being fixed together to prevent any movement during drilling. The laser drilling machines, complementary to mechanical drilling in the Via Mechanics range, create extremely small holes in high-density printed circuit boards, where conventional drill bits reach their physical limits. Spindle accuracy and equipment stability are among the decisive factors identified for drilling quality, alongside speed, feed rate and cooling methods.
Via Mechanics spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Very high throughput mechanical drilling spindles for printed circuit boards
- Spindles for simultaneous drilling of stacked panels
- Spindles of printed circuit board routing systems
- Spindles of complementary laser processing systems
- Spindles of electronics and semiconductor production machines
Interfaces and specifications
The Via Mechanics spindles and motor spindles we repair cover very high throughput mechanical drilling configurations for printed circuit boards — exact specifications (rotation speeds, capacities) to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your spindle.
Our expertise on your Via Mechanics spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Via Mechanics 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 high-throughput equipment
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition and equipment stability, 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 Via Mechanics spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in very high throughput drilling spindles for stacked panels
- 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 Via Mechanics 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 throughput mechanical drilling spindles of Via Mechanics machines?
Yes, we work on these spindles, whatever the configuration for simultaneous drilling of stacked panels.
Do you work on the spindles of printed circuit board routing machines?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the application.
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 Via Mechanics machines formerly sold under the Hitachi brand?
Yes, we diagnose and repair the spindles whatever the age of the machine.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Via Mechanics 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 Via Mechanics spindles and motor spindles — very high throughput printed circuit board drilling spindles — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: electronics 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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Via Mechanics® is a registered trademark of Via Mechanics, Ltd. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Via Mechanics, 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).