FERMAT spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specializing in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of FERMAT spindles and motor spindles. FERMAT is a Czech manufacturer of large-capacity CNC horizontal boring and milling machines and universal cylindrical grinders (Lucas Precision).
FERMAT, a Czech builder of horizontal boring mills and cylindrical grinders
TLDR: FERMAT CZ (founded in 1991, headquartered in Prague with a major site in Brno, more than 650 employees) builds table-type and floor-type CNC horizontal boring mills, and universal cylindrical grinders. It took over Strojtos Lipník and Lucas Precision, two companies more than a century old.
FERMAT describes itself as the fastest-growing European manufacturer of CNC horizontal boring mills and cylindrical grinders. Its table-type boring mills have spindles from 100 to 200 mm in diameter, and its large floor-type machines are used in particular to machine wind turbine components (hubs, with a tilting head). Its universal cylindrical grinders cover swing diameters from 320 to 1,000 mm, distances between centres from 1 to 6 m and workpieces up to 5 tonnes.
In 2012, according to the trade press, FERMAT sold 110 machines in 40 countries. The WFT 13 series is the best seller, at around 60% of output. The company has sales and service centres in the United States, India and China.
Large-diameter spindles, built in-house
TLDR: FERMAT builds its own spindles and has in-house heat treatment. The spindle of the WFT R 15 CNC boring mill reaches 2,800 rpm, 44.7 kW (60 hp) and 2,713 Nm.
FERMAT boring mills use a ram spindle in a ductile iron housing, with a two-speed gearbox shifted automatically by spindle rotation, a servo motor for smooth rotation, and a hydraulic unit for tool clamping. Through-spindle coolant is rated at 10 to 50 bar on floor-type machines and 10 to 40 bar on table-type machines.
For example, a WFT R 15 CNC (2023) is listed with a FERMAT spindle of 150 mm diameter, 2,800 rpm maximum, 44.7 kW and 2,713 Nm, with a Fanuc control. The WFT 13 has a 130 mm spindle with a 56 kW drive. Spindle bearings are not specified by the manufacturer: we confirm them in our quote.
FERMAT spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Ram spindles on WFT 12, 13, 130 and WFT R 15 CNC horizontal boring mills
- Spindles on floor-type boring mills (WRF series)
- Interchangeable special heads (swivel head, SK 50)
- Wheel spindles on universal cylindrical grinders
- Spindles on Lucas Precision and Strojtos Lipník machines
Interfaces and specifications
Values taken from the examples cited (WFT 13, WFT R 15 CNC). Other models: to be confirmed in our quote, from the machine's nameplate.
Our expertise on your FERMAT spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress covers the entire life cycle of your FERMAT spindles and motor spindles, with the same rigour as for the other brands in our portfolio.
On-site service
- Diagnostics and repair directly on your machine, to limit production downtime
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of play, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and lubrication, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme matched to your production rate, with corrective work in case of failure
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, seal refurbishment and run-in test in our workshop, restoring original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your FERMAT spindles
- Independent workshop, with no financial ties to the manufacturers, ensuring an objective diagnosis
- Experience with large-diameter ram spindles and two-speed gearboxes
- On-site service, essential on these large machines that cannot be dismantled
- Two service locations: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to the return to production
Turnaround and warranty
- On-site service within 48 hours
- Workshop repair: around 20 working days depending on parts availability
- 12-month warranty on all our repairs
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair the spindles of FERMAT WFT and WRF boring mills?
Yes, we diagnose and repair the FERMAT spindle together with its gearbox and through-spindle coolant circuit.
Do you work on Lucas Precision cylindrical grinders?
Yes, we inspect the wheel spindle and the workhead spindle of cylindrical grinders.
Do you work directly on the machine?
Yes, our team travels within 48 hours to diagnose and, where possible, repair on site.
What is the average turnaround for a complete overhaul?
Allow around 20 working days in our workshop, depending on the condition of the spindle and parts availability (bearings, seals, specific components).
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of FERMAT machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes matched to your production rate and the criticality of your machines.
Are you an official FERMAT partner?
No. Brochexpress is an independent repair and maintenance workshop. We are neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of FERMAT CZ. Our business covers independent 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).
A reliable partner for your industrial performance
Whether you need emergency on-site service, a complete workshop overhaul or a preventive maintenance programme, Brochexpress puts its expertise at the service of your production. As an independent workshop, we work on your FERMAT spindles and motor spindles.
Our teams are available from our Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland) sites for a needs assessment, a diagnosis or a tailored quote.
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FERMAT® is a registered trademark of its owner. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of FERMAT CZ. 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).