INDEX MS32-8
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
number of spindles
max bar capacity
max turning diameter
How much does the INDEX MS32-8 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a multi-spindle automatic in this class — not a quote from INDEX-Traub. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The INDEX MS32-8 is an eight-spindle multi-spindle automatic for bar up to 32 mm (1.260 in), listed with a maximum turning diameter of 45 mm and a machining length of 120 mm (4.72 in) per spindle position. The spindle drive is given as 19 kW max. power and 40 Nm max. torque, and the control as Siemens 840D sl.
Each position carries up to 5 tools, with up to 4 positions able to take live tooling. Cross slides move in X + Z per station, so every station can turn a contour rather than only plunge, and the table counts 25+ CNC axes in all. Round, hex and square stock to 32mm is listed, which suits fittings and connectors cut from hex bar. Rapid traverse is 30 m/min, and coolant up to 80 bar is an option.
The MS32C is listed at 10.5 kW and 22 Nm at 100% duty and 19 kW and 40 Nm at 25% duty. The MS32-8 figures therefore read as short-duty peaks, which matters when planning roughing passes in steel.
Several rows of the listed table disagree, and a buyer should settle them with INDEX. Spindle speed appears as up to 8,000 RPM per spindle and also as 100 – 6,000 RPM (independent). Driven tool speed is 8,000 RPM in one row and 6,000 RPM in another. The weight of 22,000 kg (48,502 lb) sits far above the approx. 6,800 kg (14,991 lb) listed for the MS32C, and floor space is given both as 6.5 m × 4.0 m and as 4,200 x 2,600 mm.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Spindles | 8 |
| Max Bar Capacity | 32 mm (1.260 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 45 mm (1.77 in) |
| Max Machining Length | 120 mm (4.72 in) per spindle position |
| Live Tool Speed | 8,000 RPM |
| Number of Axes | Up to 2 NC axes per spindle position + live tool axes |
| Tool Positions | Up to 5 tools per spindle position (40 total) |
| Live Tool Positions | Up to 4 positions with live tooling |
| CNC Control | Siemens 840D sl |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 30 m/min |
| Machine Weight | 22,000 kg (48,502 lb) |
| Floor Space | 6.5 m × 4.0 m |
| Power Consumption | 85 kVA |
| Bar Capacity | 32 mm bar diameter |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 19 kW max. power |
| Spindle Torque Max | 40 Nm max. torque |
| Max Bar Diameter | 32 mm |
| Spindle Speed Each | 100 – 6,000 RPM (independent) |
| Driven Tool Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Cycle Time Typical | 3–12 sec (part geometry dependent) |
| Bar Stock Material | Round, hex, square to 32mm |
| Cross Slide Axes per Position | X + Z per station |
| Total CNC Axes | 25+ |
| Footprint W X D | 4,200 x 2,600 mm |
| Coolant Pressure | Up to 80 bar (optional) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Eight spindle positions with up to 5 tools each and up to 4 positions for live tooling
- Cross slides with X + Z at every station, so each position can turn contours, not only plunge
- Takes round, hex and square bar up to 32 mm (1.260 in), with a 45 mm maximum turning diameter
- Listed rapid traverse of 30 m/min keeps the moves between cuts short
- Coolant up to 80 bar is available as an option for deep drilling and chip breaking
Limitations
- Machining length is 120 mm (4.72 in) per spindle position, so it suits short parts only
- 19 kW and 40 Nm are maximum figures; the MS32C lists 10.5 kW and 22 Nm at 100% duty
- The 80 bar coolant is an option, not standard
- Spindle and driven tool speeds are each listed with two values (8,000 RPM and 6,000 RPM), so the real limits need confirming
- Power consumption is listed at 85 kVA, which the shop supply must cover
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Bar up to 32 mm (1.260 in) in round, hex or square section, with a maximum turning diameter of 45 mm. The machining length is 120 mm (4.72 in) per spindle position, which sets the longest feature that can be turned in one cycle.
02
The table lists 19 kW max. power and 40 Nm max. torque. The MS32C is listed at 10.5 kW at 100% / 19 kW at 25% duty and 22 Nm at 100% / 40 Nm at 25% duty, so the MS32-8 figures match the short-duty peaks rather than continuous output.
03
The listed figures disagree. One row gives up to 8,000 RPM per spindle and another 100 – 6,000 RPM (independent). Driven tools appear as 8,000 RPM and as 6,000 RPM. Ask INDEX which applies to the configuration on offer before planning surface speeds on small diameters.
04
The table lists 85 kVA of power consumption. Weight is given as 22,000 kg (48,502 lb), and floor space both as 6.5 m × 4.0 m and as 4,200 x 2,600 mm. Confirm these before planning the foundation, especially as the MS32C is listed at approx. 6,800 kg (14,991 lb).
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