Second INDEX Machine Strengthens HDL’s Commitment to Smarter Manufacturing.
We’re thrilled to welcome the latest addition to our machine family, our second INDEX G200.2 turn-mill center from Germany. This marks another major step forward in our drive toward smarter, more efficient, and more automated production.
The new setup features a FANUC 200iD robotic arm and a 3-meter barfeed, enabling continuous, unattended operation and 24/7 productivity with minimal manual input. The high-speed, six-axis robot handles loading and unloading with exceptional precision, supporting leaner workflows and faster lead times for our customers.
Engineered for complex, multi-axis machining, the INDEX G200.2 delivers outstanding accuracy, rigidity, and thermal stability. Ideal for tight-tolerance aerospace and advanced engineering components. Its twin-spindle design allows simultaneous machining on both sides of a part, significantly cutting cycle times while maintaining top-tier precision.
Our partnership with INDEX began five years ago with our first G200 and later a C100, both of which have driven consistent quality and reliability. This new fully automated G200 represents the next leap in our smart manufacturing strategy.
“The addition of our second INDEX G200.2, with full FANUC integration, is a pivotal investment in the future efficiency of our operation,” says Nick Mort, CNC Manager. “It allows true continuous production, freeing operators to focus on optimisation and process excellence, a key step in scaling up to meet customer demand.”
By investing in world-class automation, we’re not just increasing capacity, we’re reinforcing our commitment to faster, more precise, and more sustainable manufacturing for the North West aerospace and engineering community.
For more information, contact Lyndon Royall, our Business Development Manager, at lyndon.royall@hdl.com, or visit our website at www.h-d-l.co.uk
