Max Mayer spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Max Mayer spindles and motor spindles (MAKA Systems GmbH) — the Swabian German manufacturer with over 70 years of expertise in 5-axis CNC machining centres for wood, aluminium and composites.
Max Mayer (MAKA), over 70 years of Swabian expertise in 5-axis CNC centres
TLDR: MAKA Systems GmbH, founded by master joiner Max Mayer, has become over more than 70 years one of the leaders in special CNC machine tools, with over 30% market share in that segment and around 120 employees, developing solutions for working wood, aluminium and composite materials in more than 100 countries.
The story of Max Mayer begins in a joinery: founder and master joiner Max Mayer found immediate resonance among his colleagues from the outset with the development of a mortising device, the associated "oscillating chisel" principle becoming a bestseller. The company saw similar successes with a pneumatically controlled lock mortising machine, before entering the CNC era in 1978 with the development of its first numerically controlled machine. Today organised under the MAKA Systems GmbH entity, with over 30% market share in special CNC machine building and around 120 employees across three production sites, the company develops solutions for working wood, aluminium and composite materials, serving sectors as varied as aerospace, automotive, furniture, quality interior doors, carbon motorcycle parts, motorhomes, shipbuilding, plastics processing and model making, as well as façade construction. The range covers 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres, such as the historic HC 57 series and its PM 270 successor, a long-bed moving gantry installation developed specifically for workplace safety and ergonomics.
A range of HSK 63F motor spindles for 5-axis machining centres, up to 24,000 rpm
TLDR: MAKA machining centres use motor spindles in HSK 63F interface, with rotation speeds of up to 24,000 rpm for power ratings up to 18.5 kW, mounted on 5-axis architectures with an A axis travelling ±100° and a C axis ±270°.
On the MK 7s horizontal machining centre, the versatile HSK 63F motor spindle reaches a maximum speed of 24,000 rpm for a power rating of 10,000 W (with configurations up to 18.5 kW depending on the model), with an A axis travelling ±100° and a C axis ±270°, for linear travels of up to 2,900 mm in X, 1,740 mm in Y and 1,050 mm in Z. The linear tool magazine holds both tools and saw blades, complemented by an aluminium table. On the historic models of the HC 57 series, a rigid milling spindle, re-engaged on new bearings during refurbishment, combined with a tool changer and a vacuum pump, illustrates the design robustness characteristic of the brand, with stepped rotation speeds (3,000 to 10,000 rpm on the older models) for a power rating of 5.5 kW.
Max Mayer spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- HSK 63F motor spindles, up to 24,000 rpm and 18.5 kW, MK 7s series
- Rigid milling spindles, historic HC 57 series and PM 270 successor
- Spindles with tool changer and linear magazine (tools and saw blades)
- Spindles of 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres for wood, aluminium and composites
- Spindles of custom special machines (aerospace, automotive, marine)
Interfaces and specifications
The Max Mayer spindles and motor spindles we repair come mainly in HSK 63F interface, with rotation speeds of up to 24,000 rpm for power ratings up to 18.5 kW — exact specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Max Mayer spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Max Mayer 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 your manufacturing line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the associated A/C axes, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the production rates of wood, aluminium and composite work, 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 Max Mayer spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in HSK 63F motor spindles and 5-axis A/C architectures
- 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 Max Mayer 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 HSK 63F motor spindles of MK 7s machining centres (up to 24,000 rpm)?
Yes, we work on these spindles, whatever the configured power rating.
Do you work on historic Max Mayer machines (HC 57 series) still in production?
Yes, we diagnose and repair the spindles whatever the age of the machine.
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 (bearings, seals, specific components).
Do you work on the spindles of machines dedicated to composites and aerospace?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the material being machined.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Max Mayer (MAKA) machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production rate.
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 Max Mayer spindles and motor spindles — motor spindles of 5-axis machining centres for wood, aluminium and composites — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments.
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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Max Mayer® and MAKA® are registered trademarks of MAKA Systems GmbH. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of MAKA Systems GmbH. 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).