SMEC spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specializing in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of spindles and motor spindles on SMEC machines (formerly Samsung Machine Tools) — a Korean maker of CNC lathes, turn-mill centres and machining centres.
SMEC, a Korean maker of lathes and machining centres
TLDR: SMEC (Changwon, South Korea) started in 1989 as the machine tool division of Samsung Heavy Industries. It builds CNC lathes, 5 axis and multi-axis turning centres, vertical machining centres and laser cutting machines.
SMEC, known as Samsung Machine Tools, started in 1989 as the machine tool division of Samsung Heavy Industries. Its head office is in Changwon, South Korea, with production lines in Gimhae and Daegu. The manufacturer develops and sells machining centres, CNC lathes, integrated equipment and robots, for a market it targets in more than sixty countries. It is distributed in Europe, notably in Germany and Switzerland, which explains why its machines are found in French and Swiss workshops.
Turning and turn-mill spindles
TLDR: On the SMEC lathes observed, the main spindle reaches around 3,000 to 3,500 rpm, with power ratings of several tens of kW, often complemented by a Y axis and live tooling.
Machine listings give a few orders of magnitude. A 2023 SL 3000 lathe is listed with a 3,000 rpm spindle, 18.5 kW continuous and 26 kW maximum, a 12 inch chuck and a 91 mm bar capacity. An SL 2500 lathe with Y axis is listed at 3,500 rpm, with a 5,000 rpm live tool spindle and a Fanuc 0i-TF PLUS control. These values vary with model and year: we confirm them from your machine nameplate.
On a turn-mill centre, the SMEC main spindle, its sub-spindle and each SMEC live tool motor spindle are diagnosed separately: wear on one does not always show on the others.
SMEC spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Main spindles of CNC lathes (SL series)
- Main spindles and sub-spindles of turn-mill centres with Y axis
- Live tool spindles (driven turret)
- Vertical and 5 axis machining centre spindles
- Spindles of SMEC integrated machines
Interfaces and specifications
Specifications from our examples: speeds of 3,000 to 3,500 rpm on the main spindle, 5,000 rpm on live tooling, power ratings of 18.5 to 35 kW depending on the model and the rating given in the machine listing. Exact values are to be confirmed on quotation, from your machine reference.
Our expertise on your SMEC spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress covers the full life cycle of your SMEC 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 cooling, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme matched to turning production rates, 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 SMEC spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to the manufacturers, ensuring an objective diagnosis
- Experience with turning spindles, sub-spindles and live tool spindles
- 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 main spindles of SMEC lathes?
Yes, we diagnose and repair main spindles, with a run-in test in our workshop.
Do you work on live tool spindles?
Yes, we inspect live tool spindles and their bearings during diagnosis.
Do you work on older SMEC and Samsung Machine Tools machines?
Yes, we work on machines whatever their year, including those sold under the former Samsung brand.
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 SMEC machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes matched to your production rate and the criticality of your machines.
Are you an official SMEC partner?
No. Brochexpress is an independent repair and maintenance workshop. We are neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of SMEC Co., Ltd. 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 SMEC spindles and motor spindles, including on machines delivered under the Samsung brand.
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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SMEC® and Samsung® are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of SMEC Co., Ltd. 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).