ings. The five form tool slides work in the X axis and feature W-grooves that make for easy adjustment of the tools. Back- working is accomplished with a Z-axis synchronized spindle. Up to three backworking tools may be used plus a cut-off tool, for more machining in a single rapid cycle.
The standard version of the MS16C includes 24 CNC axes, five forming slides in the X axis, two drilling slides, three com- pound slides with X/Z axis, a cut-off slide with backworking and X/Z axis, and a Synchron spindle in the Z axis. The ma- chine can also be configured with 26 CNC axes, five forming slides, five compound slides, a cut-off slide, and a Synchron spindle for backworking.
Applications for the MS16C range from the auto industry to medical device manufacturing, and with short setup time, it can also produce small batches economically. The MS16C multispindle was introduced at IMTS. ME For more information on INDEX Corp., go to www.index- traub.com, or phone 317-770-6300.
AM Targets Larger Industrial Metal Parts
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dditive manufacturing continues to enjoy substantial growth and notoriety as the process which has proven itself in prototyping, producing fixturing, and short-run pro- duction is gaining traction for longer part runs in both plastics and metals. The Ex One Company (Irwin, PA) has positioned its additive manufacturing technology for the industrial sector. “As a result of that decision our build platforms are much larger than what is routinely available in AM equipment and our build speeds are much higher,” explained David Burns, president and COO. ExOne’s new M-FLEX 3-D printing system
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