INDEX MS65
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
number of spindles
max bar capacity
control
live tooling
back working
How much does the INDEX MS65 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 MS65 is listed as a six-spindle bar automatic for bar up to 65 mm (2.559 in), with spindle speeds of up to 5,000–6,000 RPM per spindle and a Siemens 840D sl control with an INDEX CNC package. INDEX does not show it on its current product pages, and most of the listed rows are ranges or descriptions rather than figures, so a buyer has little to go on beyond bar size and will need INDEX's data for the rest.
The listed features are live tooling available at multiple spindle positions, back working, and multiple NC axes per spindle position. The spindle drive is described only as a high torque configuration for large-diameter production. There is no kW or Nm figure, and for 65 mm bar that is the first number to ask for, because it decides what feed a form tool or a large drill can hold.
The installation figures are approximate as well: approximately 35,000–45,000 kg, approximately 7.0 m × 4.5 m of floor space and approximately 120–150 kVA of power. Even the lower end of that weight is several times the approx. 7,100 kg (15,653 lb) of the MS22-8, so treat the ranges as rough planning values for foundation, crane and supply, and get exact figures for the configuration on offer.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Spindles | 6 |
| Max Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.559 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | Up to 5,000–6,000 RPM per spindle |
| CNC Control | Siemens 840D sl with INDEX CNC package |
| Live Tooling | Available at multiple spindle positions |
| Back Working | Available |
| Number of Axes | Multiple NC axes per spindle position |
| Spindle Drive Power | High torque configuration for large-diameter production |
| Machine Weight | Approximately 35,000–45,000 kg |
| Floor Space | Approximately 7.0 m × 4.5 m |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 120–150 kVA |
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
- Bar capacity of 65 mm (2.559 in), against 40 mm on the MS 40E
- Live tooling available at multiple spindle positions
- Back working available for machining the cut-off end
- Siemens 840D sl control with an INDEX CNC package
Limitations
- Not on INDEX's current product pages, and the listed rows are ranges or descriptions
- No kW or Nm figure for the spindle drive, only a high torque description
- Listed weight of approximately 35,000–45,000 kg and a 120–150 kVA supply need site planning
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
INDEX does not show it on its current product pages. The listed figures, 65 mm (2.559 in) bar on 6 spindles at up to 5,000–6,000 RPM, should be confirmed with INDEX or from the machine's documentation before purchase.
02
The listed speed is up to 5,000–6,000 RPM per spindle, without saying which configuration or bar size gives which end of the range. No power or torque figure is listed, only a high torque configuration for large-diameter production, so request the drive rating before planning cuts.
03
The listed figures are approximately 7.0 m × 4.5 m of floor space, approximately 35,000–45,000 kg and approximately 120–150 kVA. All three are ranges, so get the exact values for the configuration on offer before planning the foundation and supply.
04
The MS 40E is listed for 40 mm bar at 7,000 rpm with 24 kW and an INDEX C200-4D control on Siemens 840D hardware. The MS65 takes 65 mm (2.559 in) bar at up to 5,000–6,000 RPM, but its table gives no power figure to set against the 24 kW of the MS 40E.
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