MultiLine MS16C

CNC Multi-Spindle

Automatic Lathe

MultiLine MS16C

CNC multi-spindle machine: More dynamics, less secondary times!

The MS16C combines the

flexibility of modern INDEX

CNC multi-spindle technology

with the familiar productivity

of cam-controlled machines.

With 5 extremely rigid CNC

grooving slides and further

machining slides with X- and

Z-axes, almost all geometries

and machining tasks can be

managed with the ease of

an ultra-modern open-front

INDEX CNC multi-spindle

machine.

Shortest possible change-

overs, ultra-high dynamics and

lowest secondary times are

the basis of minimal cost per

part.

Extremely high power

density for maximum

production output with

minimum footprint

• Freely accessible and

setup-friendly work area

• Grooving slide for maxi-

mum cutting performance

with minimum machining

time

• Quick tool setup by

INDEX W-serration

• Spindle drum with

individual drives of the

work spindles

• Cross-slide for flexible

complete machining

• CNCcutoffslidewith

extended stroke for rear

end machining

• Spindle-integratedbarfeed

during drum indexing for

even shorter cycle times

• Highly dynamic synchro-

nous spindle with extremely

short acceleration and

deceleration times

Open front, flexible and pro-

ductive – the machine design

of the MS16C

The core – top precision from INDEX

Our trade mark –

the spindle drum

The compact spindle drum

ensures maximum precision

in each position through the

use of a three-piece Hirth

coupling. The core is com-

posed of 6 fluid-cooled motor-

ized spindles integrated in

the spindle drum. An infinitely

variable speed range, high

torque, high thermal stability,

small compact design, and

maintenance-free operation-

those are the criteria by which

you recognize an INDEX CNC

multi-spindle machine.

Independent speeds

During machining, the optimal

speed, which can still be

varied during cutting, can

always be programmed for

each spindle position and

each cutting edge of the tool.

The result is better chipping,

maximum surface quality,

short part production times,

and longer tool service life.

You can also machine high-

strength materials that up

to now were hardly suitable

especially for cam-controlled

multi-spindle machines. It is

also possible to make speed

changes during drum index-

ing, thus avoiding any addi-

tional secondary processing

times.

More than just turning

INDEX CNC multi-spindle

machines with live tools and

C-axes give you access to

entirely new processes,

such as:

•Off-centerdrillingand

thread cutting

•Inclineddrilling

•Crossdrilling

•Contourmilling

•Multi-edgeturning

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Amazingly fast, impressively flexible

With dynamics and numer-

ous machining options at

low unit cost

• Amaximumof11toolcarri-

ers with 1 or 2 travel axes

• Fastsynchronousspindle

for rear end machining

• Severaltoolspercross-slide

possible

• Variableuseoftoolcarriers,

internal-external, stationary

or driven

• C-axismachiningpossiblein

every spindle position

• Polygonturningandother

machining options

Integrated bar feeder for

even shorter cycle times

For various technologies

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Elliptical deburring of

cross-drill holes

Uniform deburring (even

chip removal) of cross-drill

holes based on interpolation

of the C-axis, X-axis, and

Z-axis with driven tool.

S

Milling

Milling with driven tool,

also in conjunction with

C-axis mode (Transmit)

Polygonal turning

Polygonalturningispossible

in longitudinal and grooving

processes, even in high-

alloy materials

Example: hexagonal turning

i=2:1, referring to the speed

ratio of the cutter head to

the workpiece

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Z

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The work area—almost

limitless machining capa-

bilities in each spindle

position

The tool carrier arrange-

ment in the work area allows

unrestricted use of several

stationary or live tools – also

for external machining – on

each spindle. The possible

machining operations are thus

limited only by the tool holder.

As a result, you can specify all

production steps in all spindle

positions.

Another advantage:

unhindered chip flow.

Performance as we

understand it

Maximum productivity and

cost-effectiveness of multi-

spindle machines, combined

with the precision and flex-

ibility of CNC single-spindle

machines, is the formula for

success of the MS16C

multi-spindle machine.

Machining examples

1.GroovingO.D.–

Turning I.D.

Simply more possibilities

2.GroovingO.D.–

TurningO.D.

3. Driven radially –

Driven axially

4.GroovingO.D.–

Driven axially

(sequential)

5. Driven radially –

Turning I.D.

(sequential)

6. Driven radially –

External turning

(sequential)

Convenient, flexible, safe – the control

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The basis of the control the

MS16C is the latest genera-

tion of the SINUMERIK 840D

solutionline control with drives

from Siemens SINAMICS

series.

The new INDEXoperate user

interface represents a consis-

tent evolution of the INDEX

user interface for multi-spindle

automatic lathes. The result is

a control that offers maximum

performance capability while

providing maximum flexibility

and outstanding ease of oper-

ation.

Convenient

• Numerousfunctionssuch

as part production time

evaluation or block time

acquisition support the

optimization of part

programs.

• Programmingismadeeasy

and safe thanks to numer-

ous machine cycles with

supporting illustrations.

• Alldatanecessaryfor

setup are saved with the

part program. This enables

an unbeatably fast job

change between different

workpieces.

Flexible

•Cross-drillingandmilling

equipment can be config-

ured and programmed on

any cross-slide.

• Whetherpost-processor

in-process measuring is

involved, the INDEX con-

trol provides the proper

interfaces for connecting to

measurement computers.

Safe

• TheprovenINDEXorArtis

systems can be used to

perform fully-integrated,

sensorless tool break

monitoring.

• SafetyIntegratedincluded.

Ease of use

• Allmachineunitscanbe

moved manually with

easy-to-understand, plain

text-based manual operation

screens.

• Duringsetup,itispossible

to individually move tool

carriers, positions, or any

groups of tool carriers.

Single block, override, or

production conditions are

possible.

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Technical data

Working spindles 6

Max. bar diameter mm 16

Speed * rpm 10000

Power(at100%/25%) kW 8,7/15

Torque(at100%/25%) Nm 10/18

Integr.barfeedinposition6or1/stroke mm 70

Tool carrier / cross slide 5

Slide travel X mm 45

SlidetravelZ mm 70

Tool carrier / grooving slide 5

Slide travel X mm 45

Tool carrier / cutoff and back-boring slide 1

Slide travel X mm 94

SlidetravelZ mm 70

Number of tools for rear end machining 2

or 3, of which 2 are driven

Synchronous spindle 1

Max. clamping diameter mm 16

Speed * rpm 10000

Power(at100%/40%) kW 9,2/ 12

Torque(at100%/40%) Nm 11/ 14

Slide travel Z mm 140 Dimensions, weight and connection values (for maximum configuration level, without bar guide or loading magazine)

Weight kg ca. 5000

Length mm 2599

Width mm 1300

Height mm 3044

Powerconsumption** approx.49kW

Control

INDEX C200-4D (based on Siemens 840D solutionline) with teleservice feature, spindle stop, C-axis in standard scope

Options

Multi-edge turning, tool monitoring, transmit function

* Speed limitations are necessary, depending on bar diameter, bar guide, and workpiece clamping

**DependentonI/Odevices

MS16C

INDEX bar guide 3300

MultiLine MS16C

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INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG

Hahn & Tessky

PlochingerStraße92

73730Esslingen,Germany

Tel.+49(711)3191-0

Fax+49(711)3191-587

www.index-werke.de

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