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Industry 4.0 Ready New Generation Automatic Lathe



"The dynamic new generation of the ABC machine is ideal for turning out simple to moderately complex parts in cycle times up to 15% faster than the previous generation with rapid spindle acceleration (8 g), shorter spindle ramp-up times, higher rapid traverse rates and quick chip to chip times," said an INDEX Corporation spokesperson.

Designed for runs from 5,000 to 50,000 parts in the 42-60 mm range, the machine's combination of features supports a low production cost per piece, even for complex parts. Up to 19 tools are available for flexible machining with live tools for both turrets.

Short cycle times are achievable due to simultaneous machining with up to three tools. 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 kW, 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. The lower turret is typically for O.D. work. A synchronized spindle operates in the upper turret. Both turrets feature a rapid traverse of 36 m/min.

The ABC can 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.

The Siemens S840D sl control is designed to provide economic and productive solutions. The operating system with the INDEX C200-4D CNC is equipped with the INDEX Xpanel i4.0 and 18.5" touchscreen.

"Xpanel creates the conditions for the use of INDUSTRY 4.0: the INDEX operating system focuses on the optimal control of the machine for the effective machining of workpieces with maximum productivity," said the spokesperson. "It provides a direct connection between the machine control and the operations department within the user company. The operator receives exactly the information that best supports him in his current work."

Xpanel offers user assistance through complete integration into existing network structures. Drawings, set-up sheets, user manuals, circuit and hydraulic diagrams and more are available directly on the machine without additional hardware.

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

Prosper Machine Tools, LLC

7415 Whitehall Street, Suite 123

Richland Hills, TX 76118

682-626-5537

www.prospermt.com

S. TX

PD Browne South

440 Brenmar, Ste. 3150

Houston, TX 77060

281-405-9378

www.pdbrownesouth.com

NM

AME, Inc. (Adv. Mfg. Eng., Inc.)

5770 Clarkson Street #C

Denver, CO 80216

303-922-9266

www.amerm.com

OK

Gage Machine Tool

10668 Widmer Road

Lenexa, KS 66215

913-894-1233

www.gagemachinetool.com

SOUTHEAST

NC, SC, VA

Advance Machinery Sales, Inc.

416-C Gallimore Dairy Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27409

336-665-9114

www.am-sales.com

TN, AL, MS, FL (Panhandle)

Cardinal Machinery

7535 Appling Center Drive

Memphis, TN 38133

901-377-3107

www.cardinalmachinery.com

FL (except Panhandle)

Arthur Machinery

5903 Johns Rd

Tampa, FL 33634

813-887-4455

sales@arthurmachinery.com

www.arthurmachinery.com

NORTHEAST

N. NY

Britton Machinery Sales

330 Castlebar Rd.

Rochester, NY 14610

585-924-9335

www.brittonmachinery.com

W. PA

Marcus Machinery

106 Bellefield Court

Gibsonia, PA 15044

412-862-0803

info@marcusmachinery.com

www.marcusmachinery.com

MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT

High Performance Machinery

313 South Main St.

Orange, MA 01364

978-204-6501

hpm@mass.rr.com

www.highperformancemachinery.com

MD, E. PA, NJ, NY (Long Island, NYC), DE

Single Source Technologies, Inc.

2 Hagerty Blvd., Suite 300

West Chester, PA 19382

610-430-3670

www.singlesource.com

MIDWEST

KS, W. MO

Gage Machine Tool

10668 Widmer Rd.

Lenexa, KS 66215

913-894-1233

www.gagemachinetool.com

E. WI

Iverson & Company

441 North 3rd Ave.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847-299-2461

sales@iversonandco.com

www.iversonandco.com

MI

Methods & Equipment Associates

31731 Glendale Ave.

Livonia, MI 48150

734-293-0660

sales@methods-equipment.com

www.methods-equipment.com

MN, IA, ND, SD, E. NE, W. WI

Hales Machine Tool, Inc.

2730 Niagara Lane North

Plymouth, MN 55447

763-553-1711

sales@halesmachinetool.com

www.halesmachinetool.com

WEST

OR, WA

Ellis Machinery & Equipment, Inc.

6225 20th Street E.

Fife, WA 98424

253-926-6868

sales@ellismachinery.com

www.ellismachinery.com

CO, WY

AME, Inc. (Adv. Mfg. Eng., Inc.)

5770 Clarkson Street #C

Denver, CO 80216

303-922-9266

www.amerm.com

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