Hillary Machinery supplies NC rotary tables and CNC indexers for adding 4th-axis and 5th-axis positioning capability to CNC machining applications. Our lineup includes SAMCHULLY 4th-axis rotary tables, tilt rotary tables and standalone indexing systems in a range of table sizes for precision positioning, multi-sided machining and reduced part setups.
NC rotary tables and indexers add programmable rotary positioning to CNC machining applications. By rotating the workpiece to commanded angular positions, a rotary table can allow multiple sides of a part to be machined without manually removing and refixturing the workpiece.
Hillary Machinery offers SAMCHULLY rotary tables and indexers for manufacturers looking to add 4th-axis, indexing or tilt-rotary capability to machining processes.
An NC rotary table is a programmable workholding and positioning device that rotates a workpiece around an additional machine axis. It can be integrated with a CNC control or operated through a separate controller, depending on the machine and rotary-table configuration.
Adding rotary positioning can reduce manual setups, improve feature relationships between multiple sides of a part and expand the types of components that can be machined on an existing CNC machine.
A 4th-axis rotary table adds one rotary axis to a conventional 3-axis machining process. The workpiece can be indexed to programmed angles or, when the machine and control support it, rotary motion can be coordinated with the linear axes.
Common 4th-axis applications include machining several sides of a component, drilling bolt-hole patterns, machining features around a cylindrical part and reducing the number of manual fixture changes required.
Tilt rotary tables add an additional rotational degree of freedom, allowing the workpiece to be both rotated and tilted. This can provide 4th- and 5th-axis positioning capability for machining angled features and multiple part faces from a single setup.
Hillary Machinery currently offers SAMCHULLY tilt-rotary configurations such as the TR Series for applications requiring additional multi-axis positioning flexibility.
Rotary tables can be used in different ways depending on the machine control and application.
The appropriate configuration depends on the part geometry, machine control, required accuracy and machining process.
Hillary Machinery offers SAMCHULLY NC rotary tables and indexers in a range of sizes and configurations for CNC machining applications.
Available systems include compact rotary tables for smaller parts, larger heavy-duty rotary tables and standalone configurations equipped with independent controllers.
A standalone rotary-table configuration can provide programmable indexing capability when direct integration with the machine's CNC control is not practical or required.
Hillary Machinery offers SAMCHULLY standalone rotary tables equipped with NEOCON controllers, providing an independent method of programming and controlling rotary positioning.
Adding rotary positioning can expand the capability of an existing machining center without replacing the entire machine.
NC rotary tables and indexers are used in a wide range of CNC machining applications, including:
Rotary-table selection should begin with the workpiece, machine and required machining process. Hillary Machinery can help evaluate:
Table diameter should be matched to the workpiece and fixture rather than selected solely by the nominal size of the rotary table. The combined weight and dimensions of the part, chuck, fixture and other workholding must remain within the rotary table's rated capacity.
Machine-envelope clearance should also be checked carefully because adding a rotary table and workholding reduces the available space inside the machining area.
A 4th-axis rotary table adds programmable rotational movement to a conventional 3-axis CNC machining process, allowing the workpiece to be indexed or rotated to additional machining positions.
The terms are often used interchangeably. An indexer is commonly used to position a workpiece at discrete programmed angles, while a rotary table may also support continuous rotary movement when the machine and control permit.
In many cases, yes. Compatibility depends on the CNC control, available machine interfaces, table capacity, machine travels, available space and the required rotary-table functions.
A standalone rotary table uses its own controller rather than relying entirely on direct integration with the machine's CNC control. This can provide programmable indexing capability for suitable machining applications.
A tilt rotary table combines rotary movement with a tilting axis, allowing the workpiece to be positioned at compound angles for multi-axis machining.
Consider workpiece diameter, workpiece weight, fixture or chuck size, required through-hole capacity, machine-envelope clearance and the loads created during machining.
Hillary Machinery can help evaluate your CNC machine, workpiece, table-size requirement, workholding, control compatibility and required axis capability to identify the appropriate SAMCHULLY rotary-table configuration.
View Available NC Rotary Tables & Indexers or contact Hillary Machinery to discuss your rotary-table application.
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