MultiLine MS22C-8 CNC Multi Spindle Turning Machine MultiLine MS22C-8 Multi-spindle machines: More productive with 8 spindles! With the totally configu- swiveling synchronous spin- were developed for use of changeovers. rable MS22C-8, we offer a dles, and up to 16 tool carri- state-of-the-art manufactur- Unhindered chip flow is machine concept that meets ers, which can be configured ing technologies. Generously ensured even at full tooling. all requirements and the in XYZ, enable high-produc- dimensioned and freely acces- most stringent demands. tivity manufacturing. sible, the working area mini- 8 main spindles, up to 2 All aspects of the MS22C-8 mizes setup cost especially for Designed to meet precisely the user requirements—the concept behind the MS22C-8 Machine concept • Freely accessible working area and, thus, extremely easy setup • Highly-dynamic slides with sliding guide (X-axis) • Directed part discharge through linear handling • Extremely fast swiveling synchronous spindles with C-axis • Non-wearing Z-axis due • Swivel arm is locked in the to quills with hydrostatic machining position with a support • Front-opening machine for bar machining • Chucked part machining three-piece Hirth coupling, ensuring maximum rigidity • Maximum of 6 tools for rear end machining per with loading and unloading swiveling synchronous by robots spindle MultiLine MS22C-8 The core – top precision from INDEX Our trade mark – Independent speeds thus avoiding any additional More than just turning the spindle drum During machining, it is always secondary processing times. INDEX CNC multi-spindle The compact spindle drum possible to program the machines with driven tools, ensures maximum preci- optimum speed, which can C-axis, and Y-axis give you sion in each position through still be varied during cutting, access to entirely new the use of a three-piece for each spindle position and processes, such as: Hirth coupling. The core is each cutting edge of the tool. •Off-center drilling and composed of 8 fluid-cooled The result is ideal chipping, motorized spindles integrated maximum surface quality, • Inclined drilling in the spindle drum. Infinitely short part production times, • Cross drilling variable speed control, high and longer tool service life. •Contour milling torque, small frame size, You can also machine high- •Hobbing (tooth cutting) maintenance-free operation, strength materials that up to • Multi-edge turning and advanced synchronous now were hardly suitable for technology – these are the multi-spindle machines. It is criteria defining an INDEX also possible to make speed CNC multi-spindle machine. changes during drum indexing, 4 thread cutting 6.1 5.2 5.1 6.2 4.2 7.1 4.1 7.2 8.1 3.2 3.1 8.2 1.1 2.2 1.2 2.1 MultiLine MS22C-8 Precise, fast, and flexible The strength of the MS22C-8 Even more possibilities for lies in its versatility. rear end machining with Whether complex parts or a swiveling synchronous different processes are in- spindle volved − anything is possible • Up to 6 tools, of which 2 • A maximum of 16 tool carriers with 1 or 2 travel axes are driven • Fast swiveling motion and • Y-axis (optional) hydraulic locking of the • 1 or 2 swiveling synchro- swiveling synchronous nous spindles • Variable use of tool carriers for internal and external machining spindle via a Hirth coupling • Favorable chip flow due to machining outside the main working area • Use of several tools per tool • Numerous possibilities carrier possible • Transverse machining with driven tools • C-axis and multi-edge turn ing for extended use options The double 4-spindle With the same configura- machine − an interesting tion level as an 8-spindle configuration possibility machine with simultaneous • Additional part production time rear end machining in two reduction due to simultaneous spindle positions manufacturing of 2 workpieces • Front end machining on 6 • 14 tool carriers with 1 or 2 axes (optionally also Y-axis) • 2 swiveling synchronous spindles main spindles • Simultaneous cutoff-side machining on 2 swiveling synchronous spindles • 2 back-boring slides (option) Benefit: Reduced cycle time with 3 tools each, of which with time-determining back- up to 2 are driven working 6 using driven tools in conjunction with C- and Y-axes as well as an electronic shaft For a wide range of technologies Tooth milling, hobbing • Coupled with electronic precision • Requirements with maximum stability s • Toothing in correct position relative to other surfaces or shaped elements • Any angular offset can be programmed • Greater tool service life Y X due to shifting with Y-axis Z Milling Milling with driven tool in the following variants • Disk milling cutter in X Y conjunction with C-axis Z operation (transmit function) • End milling cutter in conjunction with Y-axis operation • Plunge milling Elliptical deburring of cross-drill holes Uniform deburring (even X chip removal) of cross-drill holes by interpolation of the s Z C-axis, X-axis, and Z-axis with driven tool. 8 Simply more possibilities The working area – practically limitless machining Machining examples possibilities per spindle 1. Turning O.D. – position Turning I.D. The tool carrier arrangement in the working area without a longitudinal sliding block allows more than one tool to be used on each spindle. The possible machining opera- 2.Turning O.D. – tions are thus limited only by Turning O.D. the tool holder. As a result, you are free to specify any production step in any spindle position. Another advantage: You have unhindered chip flow. 3.Driven tool outside – Driven tool inside Performance, as we understand it Maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness of multispindle machines, combined with the precision and flexibility of CNC single spindle 4.Turning O.D. – machines, is the formula Driven tool inside for success of the MS22 (sequentially) multi-spindle machine. 5.Driven tool outside – Turning I.D. (sequentially) 6.Driven tool outside – Turning O.D. (sequentially) 9 MultiLine MS22C-8 The control − New − Fast − With pioneering user interface New and optimized Pioneering − Even switching the operating directly into the touch-sen- The new INDEX C200-SL The user interface areas or enabling/disabling of sitive user interface on the control is firmly committed As standard equipment, has block skip levels is now done screen, LED backlit control to the new SIEMENS S840D the INDEX MS22C-8 a 43.5 cm simply by "finger pointing" on buttons and switches on the solution line control and screen with a full touch- machine control panel are SIEMENS SINAMICS drives sensitive surface. A touch of also part of the new control and therefore represents the the finger now suffices to use Compatible concept. highest level of performance softkeys directly on the screen Despite the innovative tech- They are used by the control and functionality. to open files, folders and nology, the new INDEX C200- to actively indicate allow- This ensures future security menu trees or to move entire SL control is compatible with able movements or enabled and productivity! pages on the screen. the previous control in all key switches to the operator – operating areas. And existing inadmissible movements and MS22C-8 NC programs can switches remain dark. be run in the new control as Actions expected by the well. operator are signaled by flash- the screen. ing keys! Innovative In this way, the C200-SL con- In addition to the adoption trol communicates directly of various selector switches with the operator! Productive Safe Modern Efficient • The latest editor for easy • Largely unchanged machine • Latest control generation and fast programming • Convenient display functions such as multi-editor, animated cycles, etc. • Programming of mathematical functions, variables and workpiece counts operation and key arrangeous control (INDEX) • Practical machine cycles Continuous safety monitor- optimal machining quality ing and testing integrated in operation turning, milling, drilling better than nano-interpolation (80 bit floating point tailed descriptions of error causes and remedies 10 available (option) • Safety Integrated Inside: cycles for error-free and • Easy network integration • Intelligent online help, de- ly, from third parties (ARTIS) and collision-free machine • Internal calculation accuracy network technology drilling and milling • Comprehensive technology from INDEX or , alternative- support safe, time-effective • The same functionality for through control-integrated with maximum performance ment compared to the previ- • Full-fledged Y-axis/axes for • Tool breakage monitoring arithmetic) • All displays and operating inputs in clear text • More than 20 foreign languages • Free assignment and programming of additional drilling and milling units • Fast and safe job change by automatic saving of setup the control • Post-process and in-process measurement possible (optional)) • INDEX Virtual Machine & data and automatic re- VPro Programming Studio initialization at (re-)selection for off-machine program- of the job ming, setup, optimizing on a PC (option) MultiLine MS22C-8 Technical data Work spindles8 Maximum bar diameter mm (inch) 22 (24) (0.87 [0.94]) Speed * rpm 10000 Power (at 100%/25%) kW (hp) 8.7 / 15 (11.7 / 20.1) Torque (at 100%/25%) Nm (ft lbs) 10 / 18 (7.4 / 13.3) Tool carriers16 Slide travel X mm (inch) 62 (2.44) Slide travel Z mm (inch) 85 (3.35) Slide travel Y mm (inch) 24 (0.94) Synchronous spindle 1/2 Maximum bar diameter mm (inch) 22 (24) (0.87 [0.94]) Speed * rpm 10000 Power (at 100%/40%) kW (hp) 9.2 / 12 (12.3 / 16.1) Torque (at 100%/ 40%)Nm (ft lbs)11 / 14 (8.1 / 10.3) Swiveling angle of synchronous spindlesdegrees 138 Slide travel Z mm (inch) 120 (4.72) Number of tools for rear end machining 3 / 6 Back-boring slides 1+2 (optional) Tool carriers for rear end machining 1 / 2 Slide travel X mm (inch) 62 (2.44) Number of tools for rear end machining 3 of which driven 2 Dimensions, weight, and connected power (for maximum configuration level, without bar guide or loading magazine) Weight kg (lbs) approx. 7100 (15652.6) Length mm (inch) 3349 (131.85) Width mm (inch) 2032 (80) Height mm (inch) 2854 (112.36) Connected power ** 53-77 kW, 63-91 kVA, 91-131 A, 400 V, 50/60 Hz Control INDEX C200-SL (based on Siemens 840D solutionline) with teleservice, spindle stop, C-axis in standard scope Options Multi-edge turning, hobbing, tool monitoring, Y-axis, transmit function IEMCA loading magazine 570 (22.44) 4574 (180.08) MS22C-8 324 (12.75) * Speed limitations are necessary, depending on bar diameter, bar guide and workpiece clamping ** Dependent on I/O devices 3251 (127.99) 2032 (80) 3030 (119.29) SIR 3300 3349 (131.85) 12 LM9102.4577-07.14 ME Printed in Germany Subject to change without prior notice INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG Hahn & Tessky Plochinger Straße 92 73730 Esslingen, Germany Phone+49 (711) 3191-0 Fax +49 (711) 3191-587 [email protected] www.index-werke.de
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