CNC Controlled Six Spindle: The INDEX MS32

INDEX Corporationis a CNC-controlled multi spindle machine with a 32 mm/1-1/4" DIA bar capacity, from the MultiLine series. In addition to proven characteristics such as independent motor spindles, programmable C-axis and Y-axis have been added. A quick-change, presettable tooling system and free chip fall, as well as a highly precise spindle drum locking via a Hirth coupling system are also part of this machine. New and innovative characteristics such as ballscrew axis drives, the use of the PC-based CNC control INDEX C200-4D and the idea of the building block system are also integrated. Three versions are available:

• INDEX MS 32 B (basic, single carrier version/6 spindles)
• INDEX MS 32 P (quill version / 6 + 1 spindle)
• INDEX MS 32 G (opposed drum version / 6 + 6 spindles)

The MS32B version can be equipped with up to 10 tool carriers, 8 of which can have 2-axis contour control. The MS 32 G as well as the MS 32 P, accommodates up to 17 tool carriers; both X-axis and Z-axis are CNC controlled. Additionally, four of these tool carriers have the optional Y-axis.

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