Page 5 of catalogue CNC Multi spindle automatics of Index-Werke GmbH & Co.KG

Our trademark: The spindle drum The design of the spindle carrier is critical for the repeatability of a multi spindle machine. The compact spindle drum is located precisely by a 3-piece Hirth coupling. Precision at INDEX always means: better than standard. A drum with unique features The centerpiece is the drum with six independent aircooled spindle Motors. Stepless speed range, high torque, compact maintenance-free design and the latest AC synchronous drive technology: that’s what we call performance. Independent speeds Good chip control, best surface finishes, short cycle times and longer tool life are achieved through optimum speeds at each spindle. That means, the surface speed and spindle speed can be optimized for each cutting edge, even while in cut. This allows the machining of those materials on the MS32/MS52 which previously could not be machined on multi spindle Machines. More than only turning For thread Milling, polygon turning and synchronized or counter spindle pick-up, the drives are coupled electronically to the spindle drives. For machining with live Tools, every main and counter spindle can be stopped and positioned independently. The C-axis controlled spindle position will be maintained even Low noise level Modern CNC technology is audibly noticeable. The direct Motor drives eliminate all gears and levers, resulting in a noise level well below that of conventional multi spindle automatics. when the spindle drum indexes. This allows accurately positioned machining operations to be distributed over several spindle positions. Using additional options such as C-axis interpolation, Y-axis and gear-hobbing, the MS32/MS52 will be expanded into a full-fledged turnmill center.

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