Affolter spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Affolter spindles and motor spindles — a Swiss manufacturer based in Malleray, specialising in CNC gear hobbing and micro-milling machines for watchmaking and micromechanics.
Affolter, a Swiss specialist in micromechanical hobbing and integrated design
TLDR: Affolter Technologies SA, based in Malleray in the Swiss Jura, develops, manufactures and sells electronic and mechanical components for machine tools, as well as its own hobbing and micro-milling machines for watchmaking and micromechanics, with a rare distinction: the integrated design of the motor spindle together with its own Pegasus CNC control.
Affolter Technologies SA, based in Malleray in the Swiss Jura, develops, manufactures and sells electronic and mechanical components for machine tools, as well as machines for the micromechanical and watchmaking industries. Alongside conventional CNC controls, the company develops, manufactures and markets its own hobbing and micro-milling machines, with a characteristic that is rare in this market: the integrated design of the motor spindle — the main organ of the machine — combined with the development of its own numerical control, the Pegasus CNC, which the manufacturer claims delivers unmatched dynamics, speed and precision. Affolter CNC machine tools for cutting microtechnical gears are used in watchmaking, micromechanics, automotive, aerospace, robotics, servomotors and the dental industry, with specific loading and clamping systems as well as part feeding and unloading options developed over the years to increase production volume and speed.
A range of Affolter motor spindles designed in-house, up to 16,000 rpm
TLDR: Affolter hobbing machines feature motor spindles designed and manufactured in-house, for instance a 16,000 rpm motor spindle concept on the compact Gear AF90 hobbing centre, derived from the same principle as the AF100 hobbing centre but in a reduced footprint and with an optimised number of axes.
The 16,000 rpm motor spindle concept of the high-production Gear AF90 CNC hobbing machine is identical to that of the AF100 hobbing centre, albeit with a considerably reduced footprint and number of axes on the AF90 to meet compact production requirements. This integrated spindle design, specific to Affolter's know-how, allows the dynamic characteristics of the spindle to be finely matched to the specific demands of micromechanical hobbing — an operation that requires extremely precise synchronisation between the rotation of the cutting tool and that of the workpiece. Standard products and custom developments in fields with very high requirements are at the heart of the company's expertise, with a flexibility of customisation directly linked to this in-house mastery of spindle design, rather than the use of off-the-shelf components.
Affolter spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Motor spindles designed in-house, up to 16,000 rpm, compact Gear AF90 hobbing centre
- Motor spindles of the AF100 hobbing centre
- Spindles paired with the proprietary Pegasus CNC control
- Spindles of micro-milling machines for watchmaking and micromechanics
- Spindles of custom microtechnical gear hobbing systems
Interfaces and specifications
The Affolter spindles and motor spindles we repair cover rotation speeds of up to 16,000 rpm, with integrated designs specific to the manufacturer's know-how — exact specifications (power ratings, interfaces) to be confirmed on quotation according to the precise reference of your spindle.
Our expertise on your Affolter spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Affolter spindles, with the same rigour as on 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 precision equipment
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition and synchronisation with the associated numerical control, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the precision requirements of watchmaking and micromechanics, as well as corrective work in the event of a breakdown
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, sealing rework and rotation testing in the workshop, restoring the manufacturer's original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your Affolter spindles and motor spindles
- Independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in integrated-design motor spindles and micromechanical hobbing systems
- Two service sites: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland), at the heart of the watchmaking and micromechanics region
- Support from the first intervention through to 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 in-house designed Affolter motor spindles running up to 16,000 rpm?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account the integrated design specific to the manufacturer.
Do you work on spindles paired with the proprietary Pegasus CNC control?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the associated control system.
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 custom hobbing machines developed by Affolter?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever their original configuration.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Affolter machines?
Yes, we draw up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production pace, particularly relevant for watchmaking and micromechanics.
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 Affolter range — spindles and motor spindles of hobbing and micro-milling machines — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: watchmaking, micromechanics, dental 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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Affolter® is a registered trademark of Affolter Technologies SA. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Affolter Technologies SA. 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).