Download customer magazine : TURNINGpoint 06/2019 from Index

By Niraj M Wanikar, Chief Editor, CNCTimes.com, 2021-06-11 10:15:00

We are living in turbulent times. But when we look back, we see that this has always been the case. The only difference is the kind of challenges facing each particular time in history. Now, after a good 20 years of concord and global prosperity, changes to the environment in which we operate have caused changes to the work environment. Political tensions and the establishment of trade barriers will leave their mark for some time to come. In addition, the dynamic disruption being enacted on the mainstay of our prosperity – the automobile – is likely to have a lasting effect. It will be interesting to see whether widespread prosperity is possible without this (combustion) engine of growth. Despite changing conditions, though, the key challenges remain the same and predominantly concern flexibility and efficiency: flexibility to respond quickly and easily to new requirements and efficiency to reliably produce required quantities to exact quality standards while minimizing the use of resources. It’s especially with regard to these twin aspects that we see ourselves in our role of supporting you, as your partner, as best we can. In terms of flexibility, we have considerably simplified the setup of multi-spindle machines with the latest version of a tool holder interface, which we will be showcasing for the first time in the 3rd generation of the INDEX MS32-6 CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe. Additionally, the new MS32-6, with its grooving, boring and cross slides, can be configured to meet a wide range of customer requirements and, if necessary, can be converted with relatively little effort. But it is the INDEX C200 tandem that marks a major step forward in terms of efficiency. The established C200, now also with tandem main and counter spindles, achieves double the output – for a low additional investment – over the same area as a single-spindle machine.

The machine requires just a single operator and only a very minor energy increase. Whether you use INDEX, TRAUB, or third party brands, our iX4.0 solutions provide you with the transparency you need regarding usage of your machinery. A growing range of apps provides analysis tools to help achieve higher machine utilization and thus greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Our new machine rental program, with the option to buy, has also been designed with maximum flexibility in mind. It allows you to adjust your capacity to meet changing or hard-to-predict requirements at short notice – depending on the market situation. Your success is our utmost concern. All these innovations are now briefly set out for you on the following pages.

Beyond that, we would be delighted to demonstrate our products to you during EMO in Hanover this September. It's time for you to be inspired by the treasure trove of opportunities offered by INDEX – inspiration for you personally and for your success.

TURNINGpoint - The customer magazine of the INDEX Group as below: Download now

https://www.index-traub.com/fileadmin/user_upload/company/mag/INDEX_TRAUB_TURNINGpoint_06_2019.pdf

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