The high-precision automatic production lathe INDEX C 100 is now available with the full featured FANUC 31iB control. According to INDEX Corporation, users can enjoy INDEX productivity and precision with FANUC ease of use. The FANUC option comes with a 5-year control and drives warranty. In addition to the C 100, INDEX is also offering the FANUC control on the C 200, ABC and G200.
"With three 14-position tool turrets and identical main and counter spindles, the space-saving INDEX C100s are designed for fast, cost-competitive production of medium complexity parts turned parts from bar stock from 30-42 mm diameter," said a company spokesperson. "Ideal for small to medium lot sizes, the three-turret machines deliver high performance and are targeted to handle fixed headstock work often run on Swiss-type machines.
"Up 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. 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 and is available with 7,000 RPM spindles. Both versions can run parts up to 200 mm in length. The C100 drives are 20/29 kW and 25/29 kW (100% / 40%) for the 30 mm and 42 mm versions, 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. 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, with small to large batch sizes, users can expect high machine utilization rates, which allow the C100 to be very cost-effective," said the spokesperson. Parts can be unloaded from the main or counter spindle.
Simultaneous machining with two Y axes at the main spindle or a Y-axis at the main spindle and also one at the counter spindle - each with 70 mm travel - gives users the option to divide machining operations for optimum machining efficiency and flexibility. This freedom also is a key to reduced cycle times. For example, users can machine simultaneously with up to three driven tools for complete machining in a single set-up, including heavy milling, and backworking with up to five tools.
The turret slides move in the X- and Z- directions on single plane guide ways. This permits rapids up to 60 m/min and accelerations up to 1 g with enhanced rigidity. "The plate-type guide way of the turret slides also means turrets glide directly on the machine bed, assuring high stiffness and dampening, resulting in up to 30% longer tool life and better surface finish," said the spokesperson.
For more information contact:
INDEX Corporation
14700 North Pointe Blvd.
Noblesville, IN 46060
317-770-6300
sales@index-usa.com
www.indextraub.com
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