The barrel on the MultiSwiss rotates and is positioned using a torque motor that is said to deliver short indexing times. On the barrel, six spindles each have their own synchronous drive motor that accelerates to a maximum of 8,000 rpm within one second and provides C-axis capability in all positions. The spindles are independent of each other and provided with X-axis movement via six independent slide units. Two slides in the third and fourth positions may also integrate an optional Y-axis.
The stroke of the spindles in Z amounts to 50 mm, which allows (when combined with the other axis) the machine to operate like a single-spindle system.
