Zimmermann spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specializing in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Zimmermann spindles and motor spindles — a German manufacturer of large-format gantry milling machines, renowned for machines dedicated to modelling, aerospace and automotive.
Zimmermann, German manufacturer of gantry milling machines since 1933
TLDR: F. Zimmermann GmbH (Neuhausen a.d.F., Swabia, founded in 1933) designs fixed and moving gantry milling machines for large-format machining, with applications ranging from 1:1 scale automotive model making to aerospace structures and ship hull sections.
Founded in 1933 in Neuhausen a.d.F. in Swabia, F. Zimmermann GmbH offers a full range of fixed and moving gantry milling machines for the aerospace, automotive and mechanical engineering industries. The various machine families — FZ30/FZ35 for economical finishing applications, the linear-drive FZ38 for high-speed machining, the FZ100 for 6-axis machining with the in-house developed M3ABC head, or the FZU range dedicated to large-format machining of composite materials — cover both prototyping and series production on a single modular platform. The manufacturer notably equips automotive model-making workshops and aerospace tooling lines, with machines designed to maintain rigidity and positioning accuracy on very large workpieces.
A range of modular spindles, from roughing to fast finishing
TLDR: Zimmermann offers a modular spindle changeover system (MuST) allowing it to switch between a universal spindle for chip removal and a high-speed finishing spindle, with power ratings from 15 to 45 kW depending on the model.
Like all Zimmermann CNC gantry milling machines, the machines are of modular design, allowing different working ranges, milling spindles and CNC controls (Siemens or Heidenhain) to be combined. The manufacturer typically offers two spindles with different specifications: a universal spindle for chip removal on aluminium, composite materials and light roughing of cast iron and steel, and a high-speed finishing spindle dedicated to fine contour milling and precision finishing. The MuST spindle changeover system allows these various configurations to coexist on a common modular base. The axis drives, designed on the thermo-sandwich principle (a power cooler combined with a precision cooler), contribute to the thermal stability of the overall machine-spindle assembly.
Zimmermann spindles and heads covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Universal spindles for chip removal, aluminium and composites
- High-speed finishing spindles, precision finishing
- Orthogonal swivelling milling heads, HSK 63A interface
- Interchangeable spindles on the modular MuST system
- In-house developed 6-axis M3ABC milling heads
Interfaces and specifications
The Zimmermann spindles and heads we repair come mainly with an HSK 63A interface, with power ratings from 15 to 45 kW depending on the model and rotation speeds typically between 15,000 and 35,000 rpm on the fast finishing spindles.
Our expertise on your Zimmermann spindles and motor spindles
Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Zimmermann spindles, with the same rigour as on the other brands in our portfolio.
On-site customer service
- Diagnostics and service directly on your machine, in your production workshop, to limit downtime linked to the removal/transport of a large-dimension spindle
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the modular MuST spindle changeover system, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- A servicing programme tailored to the large-format machining rates typical of aerospace and automotive modelling, as well as corrective work in the event of a breakdown
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, reworking of the sealing and workshop rotation testing, restoring the manufacturer's original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your Zimmermann spindles and motor spindles
No capital ties with manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
Modular spindle changeover systems and universal/finishing configurations
Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
From the first intervention through to return to production
Lead times 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 universal spindles and the interchangeable high-speed finishing spindles (MuST)?
Yes, we work on both types of spindle, taking into account Zimmermann's own modular changeover system.
Do you work on HSK 63A orthogonal swivelling heads?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these heads, whether they are fitted on prototyping or series-production machines.
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 directly on site for large-dimension spindles?
Yes, our team travels to diagnose and, where possible, work directly on site to avoid the complete removal of bulky and heavy spindles.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Zimmermann machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production rate, particularly relevant for modelling and aerospace tooling workshops.
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 Zimmermann range — milling spindles for large-format machines — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: aerospace, automotive and modelling.
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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Zimmermann® is a registered trademark of F. Zimmermann GmbH. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of F. Zimmermann 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).