INDEX G500

The INDEX G500 is a turn-mill center for complete turning and milling of large workpieces. It uses a VDI-40 tooling system and supports bar diameters up to 120 mm and chucked parts up to 500 mm diameter. Its linear axes rapid traverse at up to 50 m/min.

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Travel X
295mm
Spindle max
2,500rpm

Specification

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Categorycnc multitasking
Spindle taperVDI-40
Rapid traverse50 m/min
Bar capacity120 mm
Max workpiece diameter500 mm
Power consumption232 kW

Quick answers

What is the maximum spindle speed of the INDEX G500?
2500 rpm, per Turn-mill center INDEX G500 / INDEX G520 (index-group.com).
What is the X-axis travel of the INDEX G500?
295 mm, per Turn-mill center INDEX G500 / INDEX G520 (index-group.com).

Study notes

  • Technical data lists G500 Z-axis slide travel as 1,580 mm or 2,290 mm, depending on the long version.
  • G500 turret section lists VDI-40 with 12 stations; a common G500/G520 section lists VDI-40 with 18 stations.
  • Y-axis slide travel is stated as +/-100 mm for G500.
  • Main spindle maximum speed is stated as 2,500 rpm.
  • Turning length is stated as 1,600 mm or 2,300 mm.
  • Control is Siemens S840D sl, which has no matching controller id in the reference list.
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