INDEX-Traub TB65
Key Specifications
max bar capacity
main spindle speed
main spindle drive
number of axes
front tool positions
back working tools
How much does the INDEX-Traub TB65 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from INDEX-Traub. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The INDEX-Traub TB65 is a large-bar machine for stock up to 65 mm (2.56 in), with a main spindle listed at up to 4,500 RPM and a drive of approx. 22 kW (29.5 hp). It is not on INDEX's current product pages, so every figure here should be checked against the papers of the machine on offer.
The tool count is generous. Up to 24 front tool positions, live tools included, sit alongside up to 6 back working tools, which leaves room for parts with many operations. Six or more axes are listed (X1, Z1, Y1, C1, C2 + back working); Y1 and C1 allow flats and off-centre holes on the front side. Live tools run up to 6,000 RPM.
The speed ceiling follows from the bar size. Up to 4,500 RPM is enough to reach cutting speed at large diameters, but slow once the part is turned down to small ones, and the approx. 22 kW drive is there for heavy stock removal rather than fine work. The ABC 65 is listed at 6,000 rpm and 27 kW with 19 tool mountings plus 5 back-boring stations.
Rapids are 30 m/min in Z and 20 m/min in X. The machine is listed at approx. 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) on approx. 2,500 mm × 1,800 mm of floor space, and the control is given as Siemens 840D sl or Fanuc 32i-B.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.56 in) |
| Main Spindle Speed | Up to 4,500 RPM |
| Main Spindle Drive | Approx. 22 kW (29.5 hp) |
| Number of Axes | 6+ (X1, Z1, Y1, C1, C2 + back working) |
| Front Tool Positions | Up to 24 (including live tools) |
| Back Working Tools | Up to 6 tools |
| Live Tool Speed | Up to 6,000 RPM |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min |
| CNC Control | Siemens 840D sl or Fanuc 32i-B |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) |
| Floor Space | Approx. 2,500 mm × 1,800 mm |
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
- 65 mm (2.56 in) bar capacity for large-diameter turned parts
- Approx. 22 kW (29.5 hp) main drive for heavy stock removal from big bar
- Up to 24 front tool positions including live tools, plus up to 6 back working tools
- Y1, C1 and C2 among the 6+ listed axes, for off-centre milling and drilling
Limitations
- Main spindle limited to up to 4,500 RPM, slow for small finished diameters
- Live tools stop at up to 6,000 RPM, below the 7,000 RPM listed for the TNL65
- At approx. 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) it needs a prepared floor and rigging for delivery
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Up to 65 mm (2.56 in). The main spindle is listed at up to 4,500 RPM with a drive of approx. 22 kW (29.5 hp), which favours heavy cuts at large diameters over high speed on small ones.
02
The listed figures give up to 24 front tool positions, live tools included, and up to 6 back working tools. Live tools run up to 6,000 RPM. Six or more axes are listed: X1, Z1, Y1, C1 and C2 plus back working.
03
The ABC 65 is listed with 6,000 rpm, 27 kW and 19 tool mountings plus 5 back-boring stations. The TB65 has up to 4,500 RPM, approx. 22 kW (29.5 hp), up to 24 front tool positions and up to 6 back working tools, so it trades spindle speed for a larger tool count.
04
Approx. 2,500 mm × 1,800 mm of floor space and a machine weight of approx. 5,500 kg (12,125 lb). The control is given as Siemens 840D sl or Fanuc 32i-B, so check which one the machine carries before planning programming and training.
