High-performance CNC capability. A more achievable route to investment.
For seven decades, Kingsbury has helped British manufacturers move forward with world-class machinery, engineering expertise and technical support. Now, as we mark our 70th year, we want to help the next generation of manufacturers move forward.
We’re launching the Kingsbury ‘Step Up Scheme’ – an opportunity for growing and ambitious UK manufacturers to access established, high-performance INDEX CNC technology at a significantly reduced capital cost.
We currently have two pre-owned INDEX multi-spindle machines available: the INDEX MS22-8 and INDEX MS32-6.
Rather than simply putting them back on the market, we want to find the UK manufacturers where they could make the biggest difference.
Could one of these machines help your business take its next step?
If additional machining capability could help your business win more work, increase capacity, reduce cycle times or take on a new manufacturing challenge, we want to hear from you.
Tell us where your business is today, and where the right machine could take you next.
You have demand, orders or opportunities that your existing machining capacity is struggling to accommodate.
Increasing throughput or producing components more efficiently could transform the economics of a contract or product line.
INDEX multi-spindle technology is designed for the series production of precision turned components making it particularly relevant to aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial engineering and energy.
You currently subcontract machining that could make commercial sense to produce internally with the right equipment.
You can make productive use of high-performance CNC technology, but the cost of purchasing an equivalent new machine is preventing or delaying investment.
“UK manufacturing is going through an incredibly challenging period. Costs are high, confidence is under pressure and, for many good businesses, making the case for major capital investment has become increasingly difficult.
“We’ve seen that reality first-hand. These two INDEX machines have come back to Kingsbury from customers who have sadly left the industry. Rather than simply seeing them as two used machines to sell, we saw an opportunity to put that capability back to work in British manufacturing.
“Through the Step Up Scheme, we want to help two ambitious UK manufacturers access proven, high-performance technology at a level of investment that might otherwise have been out of reach. After 70 years supporting this industry, we think there’s something particularly meaningful about helping valuable manufacturing capability find a new home – and giving another British manufacturer the opportunity to take its next step.”
Richard Kingsbury
With the totally configurable INDEX MS22-8, we offer a machine concept that meets all requirements and the most stringent demands. Eight main spindles, up to two swiveling synchronous spindles, and up to sixteen tool carriers, which can be configured in XYZ, enable high-productivity manufacturing. All aspects of the INDEX MS22-8 were developed using state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies. Generously dimensioned and freely accessible, the work area minimizes setup cost, especially for changeovers. Unhindered chip fall is ensured even with full tooling.
Index MS22-8With the INDEX MS32-6 multi-spindle automatic lathe, which can be configured according to individual needs, INDEX offers a machine concept that meets all requirements and the highest demands. Six main spindles, up to two swiveling synchronized spindles and up to twelve tool carriers, which can be freely configured as cross slides X/Z, grooving slides X or drilling slides Z, allow highly productive production possibilities. The new INDEX quick-clamping system, patented W-serration and ergonomic front-opening work area minimize setup times. Maximum dynamic response and minimum secondary processes and downtime further reduce cost per part.
Index MS32