{"id":"index-traub-ms40-8","model_id":"MS40-8","name":"INDEX MS40-8","summary":"The INDEX MS40-8 is an 8-spindle CNC automatic lathe for bar machining with a 40 mm bar capacity. It uses motorized spindles in a spindle drum and lists a maximum spindle speed of 7,000 rpm, 24 kW maximum power and 57 Nm maximum torque. The technical data lists a Siemens S840D sl control and an 18.5-inch multi-touch screen.","study_notes":["The machine has 8 fluid-cooled motorized spindles integrated in a spindle drum.","The control is listed as Siemens S840D sl with an 18.5-inch multi-touch screen.","Technical data also lists a second spindle group with max. 1/2 spindles, 8,000 rpm, 10/14 kW and 16/22 Nm.","Slide travels are listed as X 85 mm, Y 42 mm, Z 120 mm and Z 150 mm for different slides.","Machine configuration lists up to 14 tool carriers with 1, 2 or 3 axes and backworking with 7/14 tools, of which 2/4 are driven.","Connecting power is listed as 66–104 kW.","The long version dimensions are 4,010 x 2,142 x 3,216 mm.","The spindle drum uses a three-piece Hirth coupling in the machining position."],"safety_notes":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.index-group.com/en/products/multi-spindle-machines/index-ms40-8","title":"8 Spindeln für maximale Produktivität","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":10300,"spindle_max_rpm":7000,"spindle_power_kw":24,"bar_capacity_mm":40,"spindle_torque_nm":57,"spindles":8,"joints":[],"protocols":[],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/index-traub-ms40-8","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}