INDEX MS32-6

Six main spindles, up to two swivelling synchronous spindles and up to twelve tool carriers, which can be freely configured as X/Z cross slides, X grooving slides or Z drilling slides: With the INDEX MS32-6 multi-spindle automatic lathe, which can be configured to meet specific requirements, INDEX offers a machine concept that fulfils all requirements and the highest demands.

Set-up times are minimised thanks to the new INDEX quick clamping system, the patented W gear manufacturing and the ergonomic open-front work area. Maximum dynamics and minimum non-productive times are further prerequisites for low unit costs.

Machine concept of the INDEX MS32-6

• Highly dynamic cross slides with sliding guide (X-axis)
• Wear-free Z-axis thanks to hydrostatically mounted quills
• Grooving and drilling slides for maximum cutting performance with the shortest machining times
• Freely accessible work area and therefore extremely easy to set up
• Quick tool set-up thanks to INDEX quick clamping system with W gear manufacturing
• Chuck part machining with loading and unloading via linear or robot handling
• Extremely fast swivelling synchronous spindles with C-axis - the swivel arm is locked in the machining position with a three-part Hirth coupling, thus ensuring maximum rigidity
• Up to 6 tools for rear end machining per swivelling synchronous spindle

The modular system

• Maximum of 12 tool carriers with 1 or 2 traversing axes
• Y-axis (optional)
• 1 synchronised spindle
• Variable use of tool carriers for internal and external machining
• Several tools can be used per tool carrier
• Cross machining with driven tools
• C-axis and polygon turning for extended application possibilities

The centrepiece: The spindle drum

The compact spindle drum enables maximum precision in every position thanks to the use of Hirth gear manufacturing.

Six fluid-cooled motor spindles integrated in the spindle drum form the centrepiece. Infinitely variable speed control, high torque, small size, maintenance-free and modern synchronous technology - these are the criteria by which you can recognise an INDEX CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe.

Independent speeds

During machining, the optimum speed can always be programmed for each spindle position and each tool cutting edge - which can even be varied during tool engagement.

The result is optimised chip breakage, maximum surface quality, short cycle times and longer tool life. You can also machine high-strength materials that were previously unsuitable for multi-spindle machines Speed changes are possible during drum indexing, so there are no additional non-productive times.