At IMTS, Index Corporation will demonstrate the
new C100 series of production turn-mill centers.
At IMTS, Index Corporation will demonstrate the
new C100 series of production turn-mill centers.
"With three 14-position tool turrets and identical main and counterspindles, the new space-saving Index C100s are designed for fast, cost-competitive production of medium complexity parts turned parts from bar stock from 30-42mm diameter," said a spokesperson. "Ideal for small to medium lot sizes, the three-turret machines deliver high performance within a small floor space, and are targeted to handle fixed headstock work often run on Swiss-type machines.
"Until now, shops had a choice only of a sliding headstock Swiss-type machine with fixed spindle or a small standard lathe to produce parts in this size range. According to Index, the C100 promises a new level of cycle time in this part size range.
"The Index C100 offers users a highly productive means of machining stock in the 30-42 mm range with more tools (42 quick-change tools, fixed and driven), higher horsepower, and greater torque but with the RPM typical of Swiss-style machines.
"The C100 with 30 mm bar capacity comes with 9,000 RPM spindles and 42 mm bar capacity is available with 7,000 RPM spindles. Both versions can run parts to 200mm in length. The C100 drives are powerful: 20/29 kW and 25/29 kW (100% / 40%) for the 30 mm and 42 mm version respectively. Motorized main and counter spindles are identical and liquid-cooled.
"The machining flexibility of the C100 is a keynote of Index technology. Up to three tools can be at work simultaneously with both Y axes and backworking at the same time. And the counterspindle with linear-motor driven Z-axis can be synchronized with travel of turret three. Counterspindle pick-up from the spindle is accomplished in just 1.5 seconds.
"Because the C100 is configured to complete a wide range of parts from simple to complex, small to large batch sizes, users can expect extremely high machine utilization rates, which allow the C100 to be very cost-effective. Parts can be unloaded from the main or counterspindle."
For more information contact:
Index Corporation
14700 North Pointe Boulevard
Noblesville, IN 46060
317-770-6300
E-mail: sales@index-usa.com
Booth #A-8253