Machine Comparison
INDEX G200 vs Spinner TC 800
INDEX-Werke vs Spinner · CNC Lathes
Summary
The INDEX G200 and the Spinner TC 800 are both turning centers, but they are built around different parts. The INDEX G200 is a production machine for complex bar work up to 65 mm (2.6 in), with a 200 mm (7.9 in) maximum turning diameter and a 6,000 rpm spindle. The Spinner TC 800 is a larger lathe that turns up to 500 mm in diameter and takes bar in the 85 - 110 mm range.
The Spinner TC 800 leads on every size row: 360 mm of X travel against 230 mm (9.1 in), 900 mm of Z travel against 845 mm (33.3 in), and 900 mm of turning length against 660 mm (26 in). The INDEX G200 leads on spindle speed, 6,000 rpm against the Spinner TC 800's 2,600 - 4,000 rpm range.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | INDEX G200 | Spinner TC 800 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 360 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 845 mm (33.3 in) | 900 mm ▲ |
| Max Turning Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 500 mm ▲ |
| Max Turning Length | 660 mm (26 in) | 900 mm ▲ |
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 85 - 110 mm ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm ▲ | 2,600 - 4,000 rpm |
| Control | Siemens S840D sl | Siemens or Fanuc |
Advantages
INDEX G200
- 6,000 rpm spindle against the Spinner TC 800's 2,600 - 4,000 rpm range
- Listed for complex bar parts finished in one cycle, with simultaneous cutting to shorten the cycle
- Listed for parts that need heavier milling as well as turning
Spinner TC 800
- 500 mm maximum turning diameter against 200 mm (7.9 in)
- 85 - 110 mm bar capacity against 65 mm (2.6 in)
- 900 mm turning length against 660 mm (26 in)
- 360 mm of X travel against 230 mm (9.1 in), and a choice of Siemens or Fanuc control
Verdict
Choose the INDEX G200 for high-volume, complex bar parts up to 65 mm (2.6 in), where simultaneous cutting and a 6,000 rpm spindle shorten the cycle. Choose the Spinner TC 800 for larger work: chuck parts up to 500 mm in diameter, shafts up to 900 mm long and bar in the 85 - 110 mm range. Part diameter usually settles it, since the INDEX G200 stops at 200 mm (7.9 in).