Eight-Spindle Automatic Lathe with Robot Load/Unload

Built for high-volume, high precision production of medium to complex parts, the unbeatably fast multi-spindle from Index will be demonstrated in IMTS booth #338136 with a six-axis loading robot, supporting lights-out machining.

The Index MS22C-8 NC multi-spindle automatic lathe has many applications throughout industries ranging from automotive to medical technology. It also produces small batches efficiently and economically. The versatile MS22C-8 can be bar-fed or loaded with chucked parts.

The machine can easily be configured to operate as:

• an eight-spindle machine
• a double four-spindle machine, dropping two complete parts at a time or
• a machine with double rear-end machining.

For turning, off-center drilling and thread cutting, inclined and cross-drilling, milling, multi-edge turning, hobbing, tooth milling, deep-hole drilling or slotting the MS22-8 uses standard tool holders and tool holder system interfaces that can be used with a range of popular adapters, such as Capto, HSK, or VDI.

Each of the eight spindles are assigned two cross-slides which can travel both on the X as well as on the Z-axis. Each cross-slide can be additionally equipped with a Y-axis. Up to two swiveling synchronous spindles permit simultaneous rear end machining. Combined with a total of up to 16 cross-slides, the new eight-spindle machine is ideal for highly complex machining.

The MS22C-8 in double four-spindle mode actually runs as two machines working with one another simultaneously on a single base. In double rear end machining, there are six spindle positions available for front machining the workpiece and two spindle positions for rear end machining, and they all work simultaneously.

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