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INDEX to Focus on Overcoming the Skilled Labor Shortage at PMTS 2019



INDEX will use PMTS 2019 to address how manufacturers of precision parts can harness advanced technology to achieve continued growth despite the industry's ongoing shortage of skilled labor. "The company will be showcasing its iXcenter integrated robot cell in conjunction with a TNL20-11 Swiss-type lathe, as well as demonstrating how the flexibility of its MS-16 multi-spindle lathe can be applied to offer a superior alternative to cam-driven machines," said a company spokesperson.

The TNL20-11 features 11 linear axes, a frontworking attachment with six stations, an autonomous counter spindle and two turrets, each with eight stations providing up to 12,000 RPM and 2.0 kW of power. The TNL20-11 can apply up to four tools simultaneously, and the lower turret can be equipped with a backworking attachment capable of allowing independent machining of the rear of a part. The machine offers identical, twin liquid-cooled spindles with up to 10,000 RPM, 5.5 kW of power and 17.2 Nm of torque.

When integrated with the iXcenter robot cell, the TNL20-11 becomes even more productive. With vertical pallet storage offering 28 slots, this cell uses an articulated arm to load and unload parts and can incorporate secondary process operations or a 3-D measurement device. This increases the throughput potential of the machine without requiring a corresponding increase in operator intervention.

The MS16 uses six independent spindles, each assigned two cross slides, one that can travel in both the X and Z axes and a second that can travel either in the X-axis or Z-axis. Performance is further enhanced by the ability to perform C-axis machining in every spindle position and a highly dynamic synchronous spindle with short acceleration and deceleration times. The machine incorporates INDEX's unique W serration to allow for short changeover times.

At PMTS 2019, the MS16 will demonstrate the machining of three parts traditionally run on cam-driven machines. "While the older technology has traditionally been viewed as the fastest possible way to produce simple, high volume parts, INDEX will showcase how multi-spindle technology can achieve comparable cycle times. The MS16 also offers the benefit of being fast and easy to changeover, providing a stark contrast to cam-driven machines, which require a high degree of skill and significant amount of time changeover," said the spokesperson.

For more information contact:

INDEX Corporation

14700 North Pointe Blvd.

Noblesville, IN 46060

317-770-6300

sales@index-usa.com

www.indextraub.com

PMTS 2019 Booth 5013

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