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INDEX turning machines
Since the start of modern mechanical engineering, numerous patents, new developments and innovative details can be attributed to the inventive spirit of INDEX. Perhaps that is the reason why we are always looking to push our limits and be better. Our ultimate goal is to build the best turning machines through top performance. Check out the current INDEX product portfolio including production turning machines, turn-mill centers, turn-grind centers, vertical turning machines and CNC multi-spindle turning machines.
- Production turning machines
  Automatic turning machines
  INDEX automatic turning machines are especially designed for fast, cost-effective production of standard automated turned parts and complex CNC turned parts. The flexibility of CNC technology, combined with the high speed of classic automation, allows the production of small to medium lot sizes at competitive prices.
  - ABC
    ABC
    65 (60) mm spindle clearance
    6,000 rpm max. speed
    27 (29) kW max. power
    145 Nm max. torque
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  - C100
    C100
    42 mm spindle clearance
    110 mm chuck diameter
    515 mm turning length
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  - C200
    C200
    65 (90) mm spindle clearance
    160 mm chuck diameter
    710 mm turning length
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- Universal turning machines
  Universal turning machines
  The INDEX universal turning machine has an excellent reputation around the world when it comes to the machining of large chuck, shaft, and bar workpieces. Through precision, efficiency, short cycle times, and ease of use, these universal turning machines have set a standard in their class. The machines can be tailored to suit any specific requirements – prototype production, small and medium series production, or for use in a production line.
  - INDEX B400
    INDEX B400
    
    82 mm spindle clearance
    
    315 mm chuck diameter
    
    750 mm turning length
    
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- Multi-spindle automatics
  Multi-spindle automatics
  INDEX multi spindle automatic lathes combine the advantages of CNC technology with those of cam-controlled machines. They can be used not only for series production of a wide range of precision parts but also for small series due to their extremely short setup times. Whatever the application, these multi spindle turning machines impress with their high performance.
  - MS16 & MS16 Plus
    MS16 & MS16 Plus
    
    16 / 22 mm bar diameter
    
    10,000 rpm max. speed
    
    15 kW max. power
    
    18 Nm max. torque
    
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  - MS22
    MS22
    
    22 mm bar diameter
    
    10,000 rpm
    
    15 kW max. power
    
    18 Nm max. torque
    
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  - MS22-L
    MS22-L
    
    22 mm bar diameter
    
    7,500 rpm
    
    15 kW max. power
    
    18 Nm max. torque
    
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  - MS22-8
    MS22C-8
    
    22 (24) mm bar diameter
    
    10,000 rpm max. speed
    
    15 kW max. power
    
    18 Nm max. torque
    
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  - MS32
    MS32
    
    32 mm bar diameter
    
    7,000 rpm max. speed
    
    13.5 kW max. power
    
    32 Nm max. torque
    
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  - MS40
    MS40
    
    40 mm bar diameter
    
    7,000 rpm max. speed
    
    24 kW max. power
    
    57 Nm max. torque
    
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  - MS40-8
    MS40C-8
    
    40 mm bar diameter
    
    7,000 rpm max. speed
    
    24 kW max. power
    
    57 Nm max. torque
    
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  - MS52
    MS52C3
    
    52 mm bar diameter
    
    5,000 rpm max. speed
    
    30 kW max. power
    
    130 Nm max. torque
    
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- Turn-mill centers
  Turn-mill centers
  INDEX turn-mill centers set the standard for economic, high-precision solutions tailored to the customer's needs. Standards ranging from the classic production turning machine to tailor-made machining cells equipped with handling units. For the machining of simple to highly complex parts, in small to large lot sizes, INDEX consistently offers economically and technologically superior solutions.
  - G200
    G200
    65 mm spindle clearance
    165 mm chuck diameter
    660 mm turning length
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  - G220
    G220
    
    65 (90) mm spindle clearance
    
    210 mm chuck diameter
    
    1,000 mm turning length
    
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  - G420
    G420
    
    Spindle clearance 102 mm
    
    Chuck diameter 315 mm (400 mm optional)
    
    Turning length 1600 mm
    
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  - R200
    R200
    65 mm bar diameter
    5,000 rpm speed
    24 kW max. power
    190 Nm max. torque
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  - R300
    R300
    102 mm bar diameter
    3,500 rpm max. speed
    52 kW max. power
    690 Nm max. torque
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- Vertical turning centers
  Vertical turning centers
  INDEX vertical turning centers meet all requirements of a low-cost flexible series production of chuck parts. The vertical mobile motor spindle carries out the “handling” and “machining” functions. Short travel distances, combined with high rapid traverse speeds, substantially reduce time. Even high-precise grinding operations are possible on these vertical turning machines.
  - V160
    V160C
    
    65 mm spindle diameter
    
    160 (200) mm chuck diameter
    
    5,000 rpm max. speed
    
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- Turn-grind centers
  Turn-grind centers
  The turn-grind centers combine the advantages of the turning and grinding process, such as shorter cycle times, high quality and maximum process safety. In addition, the machines benefit from the rigidity of the machine concept, which is traditionally designed for the high process forces during turning and milling and ensures tolerances down to the nearest µ.
  - Horizontal R200/R300
    R200 / R300 grinding
    Turning & grinding in one machine
    Best grinding results
    Roundness 0.1 to 0.5 μm
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  - Vertical V160
    V160 grinding
    
    Turning & grinding in one machine
    
    Excellent grinding results
    
    In-process gauging
    
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- Bar loader
  Bar loader
  Always well loaded. The bar loading magazines are ideally adjusted to the INDEX & TRAUB CNC turning machines for single-spindle and multi-spindle turning operations. They convince with short set-up times , fast bar change and a backlash-free guidance of the bar for high surface qualities.
  - MBL65
    INDEX TRAUB MBL65
    Bar loader for single-spindle lathes
    Shortest setup times & Ergonomic loading height
    Machine-independent control
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  - MBL Multispindle
    INDEX MBL40-6
    
    Hydrodynamic guide concept
    
    Setting up during the production
    
    Bar loading magazine and machine from one source
    
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- Software & control
  Software & control
  Excellent software solutions for INDEX machine tools. Discover the new operating system Xpanel i4.0 ready for a direct communication with your business organization and the machine control. Take advantage of our outstanding programming and 3D-simulation software VirtualLine.
  - iXpanel
    iXpanel i4.0 ready
    The operating system for direct communication with your business organization.
    Focus on control and production – Industry 4.0 included.
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  - Virtual machine
    Virtual Machine (VM)
    Virtual Machine is a software solution that supports almost all of the functionality of your INDEX machine tool and adds even further components. You simulate the exact machining, regardless of whether you carry out programming on the machine or with a CAM system. It is based on the original data of the Siemens software, the INDEX control and the machine geometry.
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  - VirtualPro
    VirtualPro – Programming support
    VirtualPro is an innovative programming aid for INDEX turning machines. A large number of powerful input masks, parameterizable sequences and geometric functions simplify programming considerably. You create the desired workpiece program more quickly and conveniently and, thus, in a more reliable manner.
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TRAUB
TRAUB turning machines
At TRAUB we consider it to be our foremost duty to serve our customers. TRAUB has achieved its reputation as one of the leading manufacturers of CNC turning and machining centers not only by having gained a headstart in matters of advanced technology and excellence, but also through the development of a user-oriented product range and an extensive service network. Here is a brief introduction to our competitive range of machine tools with its universal turning centers and short and long turning machines.
- Universal turning machines
  Universal turning machines
  The TRAUB TNA line has an excellent reputation around the world when it comes to the machining of large chuck, shaft, and bar workpieces. Through precision, efficiency, short cycle times, and ease of use, these universal turning machines have set a standard in their class. The machines can be tailored to suit any specific requirements – prototype production, small and medium series production, or for use in a production line.
  - TNA300
    TNA300
    65 mm spindle clearance
    200 - 250 mm chuck diameter
    450 mm turning length
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  - TNA400
    TNA400
    80 mm spindle clearance
    200 - 315 mm chuck diameter
    750 mm turning length
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  - TNA500
    TNA500
    80 mm spindle clearance
    250 - 315 mm chuck diameter
    1,000 mm turning length
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  - TNA600
    TNA600
    100 mm spindle clearance
    315 - 400 mm chuck diameter
    1,000 mm turning length
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- Sliding headstock automatic lathes
  Sliding headstock automatic lathes
  CNC sliding headstock automatics from TRAUB are designed for exact and productive manufacturing of long and slim parts with a maximum diameter of 32 mm. The multitude of variants, miniturization and precision of the work pieces are but a few of the demands on a CNC swiss turning center. The TNL-series is characterized through high performance in combination with easy setup and programming.
  - TNL12
    TNL12
    13 (16) mm spindle clearance
    12,000 rpm max. speed
    130 mm max. Z-travel
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  - TNL20
    TNL20
    20 mm spindle clearance
    10,000 rpm max. speed
    205 mm max. Z-travel
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  - TNL32
    TNL32
    32 mm spindle clearance
    8,000 rpm max. speed
    305 mm max. Z-travel
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- Turn-mill centers
  Turn-mill centers
  TRAUB turn-mill centers are intended for economic complete machining of complex parts on a single machine. Turning and milling operations, as well as the implementation of other machining processes such as polygon turning, profile and flat milling, the production of special threads or the integration of laser machining. The decisive factor is not the multitude of variants, but the profit you make.
  - TNX65
    TNX65
    65 mm max. spindle clearance
    175 mm max. chuck diameter
    650 mm turning length
    Milling unit or turret selectable
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- Software & control
  Software & control
  The performance of a modern machine tool depends not only on a well-designed machine but also to a large degree on the CNC control. TRAUB has realized this early on, which is why we have been developing our own control concept TX8i-series, thus setting new standards. For comfortable generation, optimizing and simulation of CNC programs, TRAUB offers WinFlexIPS, that can be run on both the machine and the PC.
  - TX8i-s V7
    Tx8i-s V7
    Standard functions and interfaces available in the control enable easy integration of the machine in the respective production environment. You have quick access to production information and custom applications that are displayed directly on the control screen.
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  - WinFlexIPS Plus
    WinFlexIPS Plus
    WinFlexIPS Plus is the enhanced version of the proven system WinFlexIPS, tailored to the ideal use of the TRAUB machines with the functionalities programming and simulation on the basis of the TRAUB TX8i CNC core – supplemented by the additional advantage of manual operation of the entire machine functionality.
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INDEX receives “MM-Innovations-Award 2018”

During AMB, which took place in Stuttgart from September 18th – 22nd, 2018, INDEX received the MM Award for the innovations found in its new MS22-L multi-spindle automatic lathe.

Brave new INDEX world

At AMB 2018, the INDEX Group will not only be presenting new machines and innovative machining technologies, but also the new digital INDEX world. Visitors to the exhibition booth (Hall 4, B31) can experience how iXworld and its various modules help to further improve productivity in machining and to sustainably increase business success.

INDEX-group – Founding member of Worldwide user organization for IoT platform “MindSphere”

“MindSphere World” launched with 19 founder members
Community drives forward global reach of the MindSphere ecosystem
German industrial companies found user organization as innovation leaders in industrial cloud solutions

EMO excitement at INDEX

INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG will exhibit at the EMO 2017 in Hanover a cross-section of innovative turning technology, complete machining, and automation as well as digitization. A total of 14 Index and TRAUB machines will demonstrate their performance in Hall 17, Booth D03 from September 18 to 23, 2017. Some of them can be seen for the first time worldwide at a trade fair.

Multispindle Workshop at INDEX Shanghai

On June 21st, Index China held 2017 Index MS workshop in IS new office and showroom.

A look into the future

Xpanel - i4.0 ready. The new operating system for a direct communication with your business organisation.

Additional front working attachment cuts machining time

The powerful TRAUB TNL32-11 can perform simultaneous machining with three fully independent tools. This saves machining time – especially for components with a high proportion of drilling.

Der direkte Draht zur Bestellung

Eine neue, webbasierte Schnittstellenlösung vereinfacht die Bestellprozesse im INDEX-TRAUB Infoshop. Direkt aus dem Warenwirtschaftssystem des Kunden (z.B. SAP) erfolgt der Login in das Beschaffungsportal, und die Ergebnisse werden anschließend automatisch zurück übertragen. Somit wird die gesamte Bestellabwicklung noch effektiver und sicherer in der Handhabung.

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