Machines

Severall Swiss Premieres on the Springmann booth at Prodex

October 2010

Springmann SA is specialized in providing production machines working by chip removal as well as all the necessary peripherals (i.e. complete solutions). At this year’s Prodex, Springmann will exhibit more than 20 machines. Amongst these, several Swiss Premieres will be unveiled to visitors. In addition, three new brands completing the Springmann product range will be presented.

Amongst several Swiss Premieres: The new Index R200 is a turn-mill center for milling and turning in a new dimension.

A few characteristics of the new R200

Simultaneous milling operations on main and counter spindle
5-axis-interpolation for both milling spindles (available)
Separate subsystems for upper and lower motorized milling spindles, allowing full reverse side machining or parallel machining
Tool strips with a total of 12 stationary tools permanently in the working area
High accelerations and rapid traverse rates
Large tool magazine for 80 / 120 tools
Very short chip-to-chip times
Clearly structured and well accessible work area

Would you like to have an appointment or announce your visit at Prodex? You can fill the online form on the Springmann website here: http://www.springmann.ch/f/inscription-online.php

SPRINGMANN SA Machines-Outils Route des Falaises 110 CH-2008 Neuchâtel Tel 032 729 11 22 Fax 032 725 01 01 [email protected] www.springmann.ch

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