At the 20th iteration of AMB, the industry forum for metalworking experts being held this year from September 13 to 17, Index will be showcasing its extensive product range. At its heart are the new Index G220 and Traub TNX220 turn-mill centers, plus the equally new iXcenter robot cell in size L. Also on show: the Index ABC and C200 automatic production lathes, the Traub TNL12 sliding headstock lathe, and the Index MS24-6 multi-spindle machine. The machines will be flanked by info and advice counters for the digital Index iXworld and sector-specific applications. The turning specialists from Esslingen are meeting the trend for demanding complete machining with the new generation of the “small” Index G220 turn-mill center and the Traub TNX220 turn-mill center, the latter celebrating its premiere at the show and of identical design apart from the control and drive technology. Both machines feature a spindle clearance of 76 mm, a chuck diameter of 200 mm, and a turning length of 900 mm. The innovation they embody sets standards in terms of productivity and flexibility. A mineral cast bed and generously dimensioned linear guides ensure ideal stability and damping properties, as well as excellent dynamic values. Particular hallmarks include the motorized milling spindle with the hydrodynamically mounted Y/B axis and also the two tool turrets located at the bottom. Together, these features enable flexible and highly productive complete machining. Complementing the two turn-mill centers, Index also presents the new size L iXcenter, extending the automation cell series to all sizes between S and XL. Similar to the XL version, the iXcenter L consists of a robot cell placed in front of the machine, to which various modules can be docked from two sides – these include pallet/rack modules, measuring/testing stations, equipment for deburring, cleaning or laser marking, and much more. This enables complete automation of the process chain from machining to packaging.
