The world of metalworking is undergoing significant changes. Industries such as automotive, medical technology and mechanical engineering are presenting new challenges that many manufacturers need to address. At the recent AMB 2024 exhibition in Stuttgart, Index showcased manufacturing solutions tailored to meet these evolving demands. Visitors to the company’s booth discovered how the latest turn-mill centres, multi-spindle machines and production lathes are able to enhance competitiveness.

At the show, two new models demonstrated how Index has further adapted its offerings to meet customer needs. On the Index G200.3, the previously rigid upper turret now features a pivoting Y/B axisfor angled drilling and milling operations. Another new highlightat AMB was the Index G320 compact. Equipped with a 102 mm main spindle, this turn-mill centre has the footprint of a G220.3 but is nearly as powerful as the regular G320 – and saves a great deal of space, resources and costs. Both machines were shown in their long versions (1200 mm turning lengths).

Another Index turn-mill centre also featured at AMB: a G220, seen at the stand of cutting tool manufacturer Horn. The two companies are linked by a technology partnership aimed at improving processes for high-speed whirling, hobbing, bevel gear cutting, groove turning and polygon turning.

Another ambition for Index atAMB 2024was toshowcase its newly developed MS24-8 to a wide audience for the first time. This multi-spindle machine offers a 24 mm bar clearance and features eight main spindles. Further machines on the stand included Index C200 and ABC automatic lathes.The C200 wasdisplayed in the FANUC variant, while visitors could view the ABC with Siemens 840D sl control.

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