Summary

The INDEX MS40-8 is a CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe engineered for simultaneous, high-speed machining of complex bar and chuck parts. It features eight fluid-cooled, motorized spindles with fast, programmable speed control and integrated C- and Y-axes for advanced operations such as off-center drilling, milling, and hobbing. Its distinctive slide kinematics and the use of a Hirth coupling for drum indexing support both cycle time reduction and high positional accuracy during multi-tool, multi-axis production.

Key Capabilities

• Simultaneous machining with up to eight independently driven spindles
• Complex machining operations including off-center drilling, milling, hobbing, and polygon turning
• Bar and chuck part machining with robot-assisted loading/unloading and directed part discharge
• Programmable spindle speed for each station, with speed changes possible during indexing
• Capable of machining high-strength materials that are challenging for typical multi-spindle platforms
• Support for 1, 2, or 3-axis tool carriers and driven tool positions for backworking
• Fast indexing with three-piece Hirth coupling for high-precision work

Key Specifications