Schiess Froriep spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Schiess Froriep spindles and motor spindles — a historic German manufacturer from Aschersleben, a world reference in vertical lathes and giant boring mills, with more than 6,000 machines delivered worldwide.
Schiess Froriep, a century-old German reference in giant machine tools
TLDR: Schiess, a German manufacturer from Aschersleben (Saxony-Anhalt), claims more than 6,000 machine tools delivered worldwide, some built before the Second World War still cutting metal today — such as a vertical lathe with an 18-metre diameter table, built in 1936 and still operating in Russia.
Schiess, a German manufacturer based in Aschersleben, Saxony-Anhalt, 170 km south-east of Hanover, claims more than 6,000 machine tools delivered worldwide, some of which, built before the Second World War, still cut metal today — a vertical lathe, one of the largest in the world with an 18-metre diameter table, built at the Schiess factory in 1936, is still running in Russia. A specialist in the manufacture of large-scale machines, Schiess Froriep offers impressive dimensions across its range, from lathes to machining centres, with models measuring up to 21 metres in length, eight metres in width and five metres in height. The brand, now recognised worldwide, specialises in vertical lathes and high-precision boring mills for machining extremely large, heavy and complex parts, with a design principle aimed at reducing the number of spare parts through attachments allowing different heads to be fitted on the same spindle — a head with a C and Y axis can thus turn a lathe into a milling machine.
A range of high-power spindles for vertical lathes and giant boring mills
TLDR: Schiess Froriep machines feature very high-power spindles (up to 56 kW on boring mills), with twin-spindle configurations on certain moving-column boring machine models, and BT 50/60 taper spindles for the heaviest applications.
On Schiess Froriep SMT BMT type boring-milling machines, the spindle features a bore of up to 1,250 mm with a spindle motor power of 56 kW, for a ram travel of 1,000 mm and a workpiece capacity of up to 1,600 kg — typical specifications of production boring machines designed for heavy parts. On the largest moving-column boring machines, a twin-spindle configuration (with independent Z travels) allows loads of up to 30 tonnes to be handled, with BT 50/60 taper spindles and Siemens numerical controls. On Schiess Froriep vertical lathes, such as the DV, DF, DZ and DKE series, the spindle drives a large-diameter rotating table (up to several metres depending on the model), with attachment systems allowing heads to be exchanged to convert the turning function into milling by adding C and Y axes — a flexibility sought for the complete machining of exceptional parts in a minimum number of setups.
Schiess Froriep spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- High-power boring-milling machine spindles, up to 56 kW, SMT BMT series
- Twin-spindle configurations of moving-column boring machines, BT 50/60 tapers, up to 30 tonnes capacity
- Spindles of large-table vertical lathes, DV, DF, DZ, DKE series
- Interchangeable turning/milling heads with additional C and Y axes
- Spindles of historic pre-war Schiess machines still in service
Interfaces and specifications
The Schiess Froriep spindles and motor spindles we repair cover power outputs of up to 56 kW, with BT 50/60 taper configurations on the heaviest boring mills — precise specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the exact reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Schiess Froriep spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Schiess Froriep 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 very large-scale equipment
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and interchangeable head attachment systems, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the production rates specific to machining heavy, large-scale parts, 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 Schiess Froriep spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in high-power spindles and interchangeable turning/milling head systems
- 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 high-power spindles (up to 56 kW) of SMT BMT boring machines?
Yes, we work on these spindles, whatever the workpiece load configured.
Do you work on the twin-spindle configurations of moving-column boring machines (BT 50/60 tapers)?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, including for load capacities of up to 30 tonnes.
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 historic Schiess vertical lathes, including pre-war machines, still in service?
Yes, we diagnose and repair the spindles whatever the age of the machine.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Schiess Froriep machines?
Yes, we draw up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production pace.
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 Schiess Froriep range — spindles of vertical lathes and very large-capacity boring mills — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: energy, shipbuilding, steel and heavy mechanical engineering.
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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Schiess® and Schiess Froriep® are registered trademarks. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of the Schiess Froriep manufacturer. 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).