INDEX R300

The INDEX R300 is a CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe engineered for the high-volume production of precision turned parts from bar stock. Featuring six CNC-controlled spindles arranged in a drum configuration, the R300 machines multiple workpieces simultaneously, achieving cycle times that are a fraction of those possible on single-spindle machines. This architecture makes the R300 one of the most productive turning platforms available for parts with diameters up to 32 mm.

Each of the R300's six spindles is independently driven by a synchronous motor, enabling different speeds to be programmed at each position for optimum cutting conditions. Cross slides and vertical slides at each spindle position carry turning and form tools, while up to two positions can be equipped with live tooling for drilling, milling, and thread cutting without leaving the machine. The result is a complete multi-operation part produced every drum index — typically every few seconds in production.

INDEX designed the R300 around a thermally symmetric, polymer concrete-reinforced machine base that absorbs vibration and resists thermal deformation across long production runs. The machine's centralized CNC architecture — running on a Siemens or proprietary INDEX control — coordinates all spindle and slide motions with microsecond precision, ensuring consistent part quality across millions of cycles.

For manufacturers in the automotive fastener, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics connector markets, the INDEX R300 represents a decisive competitive tool. Its ability to produce complex turned components — including those with cross-drilled holes, thread-whirled features, and polygon turning — at rates that single-spindle machines cannot approach makes it the preferred platform for dedicated high-volume production lines.