INDEX Corporation

Over the past two years, we’ve noticed a growing number of shops having needs that stretch beyond technology alone. With the ongoing skilled labor shortage, increased demand across many sectors and economic pressures on both costs and pricing, manufacturers are frequently looking for the combination of technology, process and expertise. If that sounds like your company, make sure you don’t miss our recent contribution to Production Machining. We take a deeper look at this trend and the impact it’s having. #index #applications #turnkey #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02tRhlx0

We spend a lot of time talking about how our CNC multi-spindles and turn mills can fully machine complex parts in a single setup. But we also recognize that sometimes shops need the flexibility to produce precision parts with less complexity or in smaller lot sizes. Our ABC machine fills that niche, offering power and performance in a compact footprint. Check out the video for a quick overview of its capabilities! #index #abc #productionturning #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02tRg8R0

Did you know that only INDEX replaces your toolholder’s wear components with the same, high-quality parts that were originally used when it was new? In addition to ensuring the best possible quality, we’re also committed to maintaining fast turnaround times. By establishing a rebuild department at our North American HQ in Noblesville, Indiana, we’ve invested in providing a quick response when you need it most. Hit the link for more details, then contact our team at repair@index-usa.com for more information! #index #toolholderrebuild #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02tRgSK0

We’d like to express our gratitude to KNOLL Maschinenbau for hosting our group for a tour of their facility during our trip to the INDEX Global Open House. Special thanks to Lothar Burger, Jürgen Jakob, Achim Zink, Berthold Gihr, Sandra Wiedergrün and Matthias Knoll for spending time with us. Seeing your world-class operations was a fantastic experience, and the boat tour of beautiful Lake Konstanz made for a nice bit of relaxation during a very busy week! #index #globalopenhouse #betterpartsfaster

A huge thank you to all of the manufacturers who traveled with us to last week's INDEX Global Open House in Germany! As always, it was a fantastic week of seeing the latest in machining technologies, building and strengthening relationships, and occasionally taking a bit of time to relax and enjoy German culture! If you haven't been to this event, you're missing out on a fantastic opportunity to peek behind the curtain and see how INDEX develops and builds some of the world's best CNC machines. Contact your local INDEX rep if you're interested in joining us on next year's trip! #index #globalopenhouse #betterpartsfaster

Picture the most advanced, state-of-the-art approach to automation that you can imagine. If you’re like many manufacturers, there’s a good chance you’re envisioning a palletized work cell, possibly with a robot transferring pallets between machines. When we think of ideal automation, raw material enters the machine and fully finished parts exit, with no in-between steps to slow down the process. For small parts, we achieve this on our MS Series CNC multi-spindles. See them in action at the link! #index #cncmultispindles #automation #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02t2xMz0

Still have a handful of cam-driven machines that only get fired up several times a year to handle dedicated jobs? They were almost certainly paid off decades ago, but they could still be costing you money. Our free white paper covers potential hidden costs of these types of machines, walking through how issues such as scrap rates and setup times can impact your bottom line. Visit the link to get your copy! #index #hiddencostofcam #cncmultispindles #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02sBNdW0

When it comes to getting the most out of a CNC multi-spindle, success often hinges on your ability to balance operations across the stations. Your part cycle time will be equal to the longest station, so the optimal solution is to spread work evenly across all of them. Day in and day out, our applications engineering department helps manufacturers determine and implement the best possible processes on CNC multi-spindles. To see a detailed example of a hydraulic component optimized for production on a 6-spindle machine, hit the link and download our white paper, Cycle Time Showdown! #index #cncmultispindles #applicationsengineering #cycletimeshowdown #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02ssGn30

When you can avoid having to move a part to second machine for additional processing, you not only improve your throughput, you also eliminate a potential error point. To help ensure our CNC turn mills can fully machine a diverse range of products in a single setup, we’ve equipped them with the ability to perform skiving, hobbing and much, much more. Check out the video to see these machines' gearing capabilities! #index #cncturnmills #gearmachining #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02skDn10

How quickly could your shop machine this part? With a CNC multi-spindle, you could achieve a cycle time of just 19 seconds. That includes ID and OD roughing and finishing, slot milling, threading and polygonal turning. If your answer was over a minute and you’re making parts of a similar size and complexity, it’s almost certainly worth your time to evaluate the state of multi-spindle technology. See the part being machined at the link and then reach out to our experts to discuss your applications! #index #cncmultispindle #msseries #betterpartsfaster https://hubs.li/Q02rJwt30