Machine Comparison
INDEX G200 vs INDEX MS22C
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Summary
The INDEX G200 and the INDEX MS22C are both INDEX turning machines, but they serve different jobs. The G200 is a turn-mill center for bar up to 65 mm (2.6 in), aimed at complex parts finished in one setup in medium-to-high volumes. The MS22C is a high-volume production machine for small parts from bar up to 22 mm (0.86 in).
The G200 has far more spindle power and torque: 20 / 24 kW and 125 / 170 Nm, against 8.7 / 15 kW (11.6 / 20.1 hp) and 10 / 18 Nm on the MS22C. The MS22C runs its spindles to 10,000 rpm against 6,000 rpm, with limits that depend on bar diameter, bar guide and part clamping. It weighs approx. 5,700 kg against approx. 8,500 kg. Both use Siemens 840D-based controls.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | INDEX G200 | INDEX MS22C |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.6 in) ▲ | 22 mm (0.86 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm (speed limits depend on bar diameter, bar guide and part clamping) ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 20 / 24 kW (100%/40% duty) ▲ | 8.7 kW at 100% / 15 kW at 25% duty (11.6 / 20.1 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 125 / 170 Nm (100%/40% duty) ▲ | 10 Nm at 100% / 18 Nm at 25% duty (7.4 / 13.3 ft-lbf) |
| Control | Siemens S840D sl | INDEX C200-SL (based on Siemens 840D solution line) with teleservice, spindle stop and C-axis as standard |
| Machine Weight | approx. 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) | approx. 5,700 kg (12,566 lb) |
Advantages
INDEX G200
- 65 mm (2.6 in) bar capacity against 22 mm (0.86 in)
- 20 / 24 kW spindle against 8.7 / 15 kW (11.6 / 20.1 hp)
- 125 / 170 Nm spindle torque against 10 / 18 Nm
INDEX MS22C
- 10,000 rpm spindle speed against 6,000 rpm
- Lighter machine at approx. 5,700 kg (12,566 lb) against approx. 8,500 kg (18,739 lb)
- INDEX C200-SL control with teleservice, spindle stop and C-axis as standard
Verdict
These machines do different jobs. The INDEX G200 suits medical, automotive and hydraulic parts from bar up to 65 mm that need turning plus extensive milling in one setup, where 20 / 24 kW and 170 Nm handle titanium, stainless and steel. The INDEX MS22C suits very high-volume runs of fasteners, fittings, connector pins and bone screws under 22 mm diameter, where cycle time per piece outweighs cutting power.