Index-Werke B42 Precision Lathe - German Engineering Industrial Machine Tool
Overview
The Index-Werke B42 represents a pinnacle of German precision engineering and industrial manufacturing capability. This robust machine tool was manufactured by Index-Werke in Esslingen-Neckar, a legendary name in European precision machinery production. The B42 is a versatile production lathe designed for high-precision turning, threading, and complex component manufacturing across diverse industrial applications. Built to exacting German standards, this machine combines mechanical precision with reliable hydraulic systems, making it suitable for batch production, prototype development, and precision component work across automotive, aerospace, medical device, and general manufacturing sectors.
Condition
The machine presents in honest working condition consistent with its industrial heritage and workshop service history. The olive green painted base frame shows appropriate patina and surface corrosion typical of a machine tool that has earned its place in production environments. The main casting and structural components remain solid and true. The spindle assembly, gearbox, and hydraulic systems show operational wear with visible surface oxidation on exposed metal surfaces. The precision collet system and chuck mechanism display wear consistent with active use. All main mechanical assemblies appear intact and functional. The control panel with its original indicator lights and mechanical switches remains present and largely complete. Internal gearing visible through access panels shows normal wear patterns. The hydraulic system components, including cylinders and quick coupler, display surface corrosion but structural integrity. This is a machine that has worked hard and shows honest evidence of that service history.
Features
* Bosch four-cylinder diesel engine providing reliable power delivery
* Precision spindle with multiple speed control settings via mechanical gearbox
* Hydraulic chuck and collet clamping system for secure workholding
* Bar feed and clamping mechanism for automated stock advancement
* Change of spindle speed control for operational flexibility
* Change of spindle rotation control for directional operation
* Mechanical control panel with original indicator lights and switches
* Quick coupler hydraulic connections for accessory attachment
* Substantial cast iron base frame for vibration damping and precision stability
* German precision engineering throughout all mechanical systems
Condition Notes
* Surface corrosion and patina present on exposed metal surfaces consistent with workshop age and environment
* Operational wear visible on gears, spindle components, and mechanical assemblies
* Paint wear on base frame and structural components
* Hydraulic system shows surface oxidation but maintains structural integrity
* All major mechanical systems appear functional and intact
* Machine requires professional assessment and potential recommissioning before production use
Specifications
Make/Model: Index-Werke B42
Type: Precision Production Lathe
Engine: Bosch Diesel, 4-Cylinder
Colour: Olive Green
Attachments: Hydraulic chuck, precision collet system, bar feed and clamping mechanism, spindle speed controls, quick coupler
Serial Number: 42
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Location: Clayton, VIC
Contact: King - 0477 987 576
Collection by appointment within 2 weeks of auction close
Lloyds stock #991347+7
Location of item: VIC, Australia
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