MCM spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of MCM spindles and motor spindles — the Italian manufacturer from Piacenza (Machining Centers Manufacturing), a world leader in very high precision horizontal machining centres, with a strong presence in aerospace.
MCM, the Italian leader in horizontal machining centres and flexible systems
TLDR: MCM (Machining Centers Manufacturing, founded in 1978 near Piacenza, Italy) is a world leader in the design and construction of very high precision horizontal machining centres and flexible production systems, with a strong presence in aerospace, automotive, energy, oil and gas and defence.
Founded in 1978 in the province of Piacenza, the historic heart of the Italian machine tool district, MCM (Machining Centers Manufacturing) grew through an offering recognised for its innovative content, with the first horizontal spindle machining centre fitted with a carousel pallet changer as early as 1979. Today present through two production sites in the Piacenza district and subsidiaries in France, Germany, Spain, the United States and China, MCM stands out for its vocation as a systems integrator, combining its own machining centres, automation elements and machine tools of various types. Bought in 2015 by the Chinese Rifa Group while retaining its independence, the manufacturer doubled its turnover within a few years, driven notably by its reputation as a champion of flexible systems for aerospace, a sector where machining difficult materials requires bespoke lubrication — which led MCM to manufacture the relevant elements of its machines in stainless steel.
A range of multitasking spindles for milling, turning, grinding and gear cutting
TLDR: MCM machining centres (i.tank, Clock, Clock Dynamic ranges) use horizontal spindles with four or five axes (tilting table), with multitasking configurations combining milling, turning, grinding and gear cutting in a single machining centre, on a work area accommodating diameters up to 725 mm.
MCM machining centres in the i.tank range, characterised by extreme modularity, can meet the requirements of the most complex machining work: very compact, with a minimal footprint, they accommodate part and tooling diameters up to 725 mm, in four or five-axis configurations (tilting table), or in a "Multitasking" version combining milling, turning, grinding and gear cutting in a single machining centre. On the Clock range (Clock Tank, Clock Dynamic), an inclined X-axis bed greatly increases the rigidity of the column and carriage assembly, improving machine performance and material removal capability. The i.tank centres can also be fitted with a tilting head, shown notably at EMO exhibitions, to widen the possibilities of 5-axis machining.
MCM spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Horizontal spindles with four or five axes and tilting table, i.tank range
- Multitasking spindles (milling, turning, grinding, gear cutting), Multitasking configuration
- Spindles of high-rigidity machining centres, Clock/Clock Dynamic range
- Spindles of tilting-head centres for 5-axis machining
- Spindles fitted with stainless steel components for aerospace machining
Interfaces and specifications
The MCM spindles and motor spindles we repair cover work areas accommodating diameters up to **725 mm** (part and tooling), in 4 or 5-axis configurations — exact specifications (rotation speeds, power ratings, interfaces) to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your MCM spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your MCM 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 production line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the associated tilting table, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the machining rates of the aerospace and automotive industries, 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 MCM spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in multitasking spindles and tilting table configurations
- Two service sites: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to return to production
Turnaround 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 multitasking spindles (milling, turning, grinding, gear cutting) of i.tank centres?
Yes, we work on these spindles, whatever the Multitasking configuration adopted.
Do you work on the tilting table spindles of MCM 5-axis centres?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, taking their tilting system into account.
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 the high-rigidity Clock/Clock Dynamic range?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the inclined bed configuration.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of MCM machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production rate, particularly relevant for aerospace.
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 MCM spindles and motor spindles — spindles and motor spindles of horizontal machining centres — 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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MCM® is a registered trademark of MCM Machining Centers Manufacturing S.p.A. (Rifa group). Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of MCM Machining Centers Manufacturing S.p.A. (Rifa group). 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).