{"id":"index-traub-ms16-6","model_id":"MS16-6","name":"INDEX MS16-6","summary":"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.","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."],"safety_notes":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.index-group.com/en/products/multi-spindle-machines/index-ms16-6-ms16-6-plus","title":"INDEX MS16-6 / MS16-6 Plus - multi-spindle lathe","accessed":"2026-10-26"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-26","values":7,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-26","type":"hardware","spec":{"category":"cnc_lathe","manufacturer":"index-traub","controllers":[],"weight_kg":5200,"spindle_max_rpm":10000,"spindle_power_kw":15,"bar_capacity_mm":16,"screen_size_in":18.5,"spindle_torque_nm":18,"joints":[],"protocols":[],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/index-traub-ms16-6","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}