More than 2,500 INDEX ABC automatic lathes have offered precision machining capability in many shops worldwide. "The speed and precision of the INDEX ABC have set standards that remain benchmarks today," said a company spokesperson.
This production turning machine is designed to manufacture simple to moderately complex parts with rapid spindle acceleration and very quick chip-to-chip times. "It is ideal for runs from 5,000 to 50,000 parts in the 42-60 mm range," said the spokesperson. "The machine's combination of features supports a very low production cost per piece, even for complex parts."
FANUC CNC Control
Enhancing the ABC's precision turning is the availability of FANUC 31iB CNC control. According to the company, users can now enjoy INDEX productivity and precision with FANUC ease of use.
"Short cycle times are achievable due to simultaneous machining with up to three tools," said the spokesperson. The ABC is equipped with up to five driven back-working tools and offers driven tools in all turret positions. The machine is available in 2-, 3-, or 4-axis versions. The motorized 27-HP, 6,000-RPM spindle can generate up to 95 Nm of torque.
"Within the easy-access work area, mounted above the main spindle is the upper turret used mainly for I.D. work," said the spokesperson. "The lower turret is typically for O.D. work. A synchronized spindle operates in the upper turret."
The ABC is built to handle heavy-duty polygon turning and thread milling with a counterspindle or drive attachment. "The ABC can also be supplied with a quiet-running INDEX bar loader, which can save 4-30 seconds per cycle, and automatic part unloader automation," 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
Southwest
N. TX
G.B. Newbury Machine Sales
6009 West Parker Rd., #149
Plano, TX 75093
214-914-8869
Southeast
AL, GA
Applied Machine Solutions, Inc.
2200 Airport Industrial Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
www.appliedmachine.com
Northeast
DE, MD, E. PA, NJ, NYC, Long Island
Automation Solutions, Inc.
2 Hagerty Blvd., Ste. 300
West Chester, PA 19382
610-430-3670
www.asi-pa.com
N. NY
Britton Machinery Sales
P.O. Box 709
Pittsford, NY 14534
www.brittonmachinery.com
W. PA
Marcus Machinery
106 Bellefield Court
Gibsonia, PA 15044
www.marcusmachinery.com
MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT
Northeast CNC, LLC
Gorham Industrial Park
36 Bartlett Rd, Unit 1
Gorham, ME 04038
207-775-5510
www.necnc.com
Midwest
MO, S. IL, KS
Dynamic Machine Tool, Ltd.
804 Hubble Dr.
O'Fallon, MO 63368
636-447-2900
www.dynamicmachinetool.com
WI (except w. counties)
Iverson & Company
441 North 3rd Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
www.iversonandco.com
MN, ND, SD
Machine Tool Supply
3150 Mike Collins Dr.
Eagan, MN 55121
651-452-4400
www.machtool.com
MI
Methods & Equipment Associates
31731 Glendale Avenue
Livonia, MI 48150
734-293-0660
www.methods-equipment.com
West
OR, WA
Ellis Machinery
6225 20th Street E.
Fife, WA 98424
253-926-6868
www.ellismachinery.com