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INDEX MS16-6

The INDEX MS16-6 is a six-spindle CNC automatic lathe for bar work, with a 16 mm bar capacity and a maximum spindle speed of 10,000 rpm. It uses a Siemens S840D sl control with an 18.5-inch multi-touch screen and supports cross-slide machining, C-axis milling, polygon turning and backworking.

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Spindle max
10,000rpm
Spindle power
15kW
Screen size
18.5in
Spindle torque
18N·m
Weight
5,200kg

Specification

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Categorycnc lathe
Bar capacity16 mm

Quick answers

How much does the INDEX MS16-6 weigh?
5200 kg, per INDEX MS16-6 / MS16-6 Plus - multi-spindle lathe (index-group.com).
What is the maximum spindle speed of the INDEX MS16-6?
10000 rpm, per INDEX MS16-6 / MS16-6 Plus - multi-spindle lathe (index-group.com).

Study notes

  • Control is Siemens S840D sl with an 18.5-inch multi-touch screen; the controller is not in the reference controller list.
  • Technical data lists 'Number max. 6' and 'Number max. 2' in separate spindle-data blocks.
  • First spindle data block: power at 100%/25% is 8.7/15 kW; torque at 100%/25% is 10/18 Nm.
  • Second spindle data block: power at 100%/40% is 9.2/12 kW; torque at 100%/40% is 11/14 Nm.
  • Slide travel values: Z 140 mm; X 45 mm and Z 70 mm (two groups, max 5 each); X 14 mm (max 2); X 94 mm and Z 79 mm (max 2).
  • Connecting power is 49 kW depending on peripherals.
  • Long-version dimensions are 2,599 x 1,300 x 3,044 mm.
  • Backworking has 3 tools; maximum 12 tool carriers with 1 or 2 travel axes each.
  • C-axis machining is possible in every spindle position; polygon turning, live-tool milling and elliptical deburring are listed.
  • The MS16-6 Plus variant is listed separately with up to 22 mm bar capacity.
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