HIW 157-4 Multi-head drilling machine

General description
Multi-head drilling machine Zeiss Ikon HIW 157-4, designed for serial production of drilled and tapped components. Heavy-duty industrial unit suitable for repetitive machining operations in manufacturing environments.

Technical details
Manufacturer: Zeiss Ikon AG, Stuttgart (Germany)
Model: HIW 157-4
Year: 1955
Type: Multi-head drilling and tapping machine
Configuration: Approx. 6–8 vertical spindle heads mounted on common base
Operation: Mechanical drive with manual feed levers per head
Drive system: Central gearbox distributing power to multiple spindles
Application: Serial drilling and tapping operations
Mounting: Floor-standing integrated unit
Cooling: Integrated coolant tray and chip collection system
Construction: Heavy cast iron structure

Equipment
- Multiple vertical spindle heads
- Manual feed levers per station
- Central gearbox drive system
- Coolant tray and chip collection
- Industrial base frame

Condition and remarks
Used industrial machine. Robust construction typical of mid-20th-century German production equipment. Suitable for high-volume repetitive operations. Functionality not tested.

Dimensions and weight (approx.)
Length: 2500 mm
Width: 800 mm
Height: 1800 mm
Weight: 1500 kg