Machine highlights
Your benefits
Clearly structured and ergonomic work area concept
Rigid mineral cast bed in 45° block design for high accuracy
Work spindle with belt drive for high torques
NC tailstock with electrically controlled axis
Already included: the operating system iXpanel i4.0 ready with 18.5” touch screen - based on Siemens S840D sl
Structured machine design
The INDEX B500 represents a logical further development of proven manufacturing solutions within the INDEX Group. Individually equipped, this new flexible universal lathe takes its place both in tooling and prototyping, but also in production Decades of accumulated know-how is reflected in numerous design details, such as in a pocket in the panel above the mainspindle which ensures collision-free use of long boring bars.
The components
Main spindle
Holding brake for indexing the axis
Star turret and compound slide setup
12 live tool stations• VDI 40 according to DIN 69880 with patented W-serration
NC tailstock
electronically freely positionable
generously dimensioned roller guides
electronically adjustable pressure force up to 10,000 N
Cone center MK 5 or SK 30
Counter spindle
Spindle clearance dia. 82 mm, chuck up to dia. 250 mm
Speed max. 3,150 rpm
Spindle power 15 kW (40% duty cycle)
Torque 204 Nm (40% duty cycle)
Holding brake for indexing the axis