CNC Rotary Table Indexer

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Frequently Bought Together

3.1" 3-Jaw Chuck

Includes 2 tommy bars, not pictured

Product Description

About the CNC 4″ Rotary Table Indexer

Sherline has taken their accurate and reliable 4″ rotary table into the 21st century with the addition of Computer Numeric Control. Clock-makers or anyone with a need to cut gears or other complicated radially symmetrical patterns will find this accessory takes all the headaches out of repetitive indexing operations.

Keypad3_colorAll entries are made from this simple keypad. No separate computer is needed. You get everything you need, including the 4″ Sherline rotary table with an installed stepper motor, microprocessor unit with numeric input keypad, 115 VAC power source, and all necessary connecting cables.

Vertical Mounting Options

The rotary table comes with clamps and T-nuts for attaching it to the T-slots of a Sherline mill table. In addition, there are two options available for mounting the table in the vertical position or at other angles:

Right-Angle Attachment—This plate holds the table in the vertical position with a center height of 2.7″. A right-angle tailstock is also available to support long stock held on center in the rotary table.

Tilting-Angle Table—This table holds the rotary table and can be fixed at any angle from 0° to 90°. In the 90° position, the rotary table center is also at the 2.7″ height, which allows the right-angle tailstock to be used with it.

Operation is very simple

After entering the number of steps per revolution (or the number of degrees per step) on a simple numeric keypad, the table advances quickly and precisely to the next position at the touch of a single advance key. If an error is made, previous positions can be accurately recalled by hitting another button. Basic resolution is 28,800 steps per revolution, ±0.006° per step. This allows the accurate machining of items like gears with odd numbers of teeth. Computations are made internally to a high degree of accuracy to avoid cumulative errors.

The CNC rotary indexer is a stand-alone unit. You get everything you need to make complex indexing jobs easy. In addition, the unit can be connected to an existing CNC control to act in conjunction with that system. An input signal triggers the programmed function. When it is complete, it signals back to continue the program. The unit can also be “daisy chained” with other units to trigger sequential actions. As with all Sherline accessories, complete instructions are included.

The rotary table can also be “daisy chained” with Sherline’s linear controller (P/N 8800) to achieve combinations of rotary and linear movement in sequence. This makes it easy to set up for relatively sophisticated operations like cutting gears without having to know anything about CNC programming beyond what is entered from these simple keypads.

NOTE: We are stating the following weight limits for our rotary tables for continual use.

  • Horizontal orientation—50 lbs.
  • Vertical orientation—30 lbs.
  • Vertical rotational torque—6 foot/lbs. (meaning it can lift a 6 lb. weight when suspended 12″ away from the center of the rotary table)

The rotary tables can hold more weight when they are not under a continual load. Click on the Video tab above to see examples of different weights and uses for our rotary tables.

About the Controller Power Supply Current

The controller power supply is 110-240VAC compatible. It automatically switches from 110V to 240V for countries with 220-240 volt electrical current. The original power supply that we offered with this product was 110 VAC only.

Using the rotary table with the limit switches on the TAT

NOTE: For instructions on using the rotary table with the limit switches on the TAT, click on the Instructions tab above and download the PDF MASSO Rotary Table Limit Switch Interference on the Tilting Angle Table.

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The improper use of machine tools and their accessories can result in serious injury. Before using this tool, thoroughly read the instructions and make sure you understand its proper and safe use.

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Always wear safety glasses when operating machine tools.

CNC Rotary Table in Action

Sherline Rotary Laser Scanning Table

Rotary Table Weight Capacity Specifications
Horizontal orientation 50 lbs.
Vertical orientation 30 lbs.
Vertical rotational torque 6 foot/lbs. (meaning it can lift a 6 lb. weight when suspended 12″ away from the center of the rotary table)
Mechanical backlash 0.2° or less
Rotary Indexer Specifications
Table Size 4″ diameter by 2″ height
Part mounting Provisions Center thread including chuck adapter and 4 T-slots
Rotation Speed 1°/ sec to 50°/sec maximum (programmable in 1° increments)
Resolution 28,800 steps per revolution (±.006° per step)
Backlash Compensation Programmable
Stepper Motor 120 oz-in, 2 Amp, NEMA 23 Frame size, 400 steps per revolution
Power Supply Transformer Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz 38 W; Output: 24V, 1000 mA
8730 CNC Rotary Table

*NOTE: If you need a metric equivalent for the 10-32 thread, you can use a 5 x .8mm thread. If the fit is too tight, you can retap the 10-32 holes with a 5 x .8mm tap, and the new threads should be fine.

Part No. Description Quantity
10930 3/8″ Bearing 2
30561 10-32 T-nut 2
3058 4-Jaw Hold Down Set Assembly 1
37090 Rotary Table Chuck Adapter, 3/8-16 to 3/4-16 1
37100 Rotary Table Base 1
37110 Rotary Table Top 1
37121 CNC Rotary Table Worm Housing (Not sold separately) N/A
37131 CNC Rotary Table Worm Shaft (Not sold separately) N/A
37122 CNC Rotary Table Worm Housing Assembly (P/Ns 37121, 37131) 1
37123 CNC Rotary Table Coupling 1
37124 CNC Rotary Table Coupling Adapter 1
37150 Oil Plug 1
37160 Preload Nut 1
37170 Lock Pin 1
37200 Button Head Screw, 10-32 X 3/8″ 2
37210 Hold Down Tab 1
37220 Button Head Screw, 6-32 X 1/4″ 1
40050 Handwheel Assembly 1
40330 10-32 X 5/8″ SHCS 2
40420 Headstock Bearing 1
40510 SHC Screw, 10-32 X 3/8″ 1
40520 Cup Point Set Screw, 10-32 X 3/16″ 4
40540 Cone Point Set Screw, 5/16-18 X 3/4″ 1
40660 Washer 1
40670 10-32 X 1/2″ SHCS 2
50120 Pointer 1
12050 SHC Screw, 8-32 X 3/8″ 4
87510 CNC Rotary Table Stepper Motor Mount 1
67127 Stepper Motor w/Flat & Plug Assembly, 2 Amp, 100-oz., NEMA #23 frame-size 1
67126 High-Torque Stepper Motor (Optional upgrade), 2 Amp, 191-oz., NEMA #23 frame-size 1
87041 120 VAC power supply (24 VDC, 1 amp output) 1
87100 Control unit with keypad/electronics 1
87250 Motor-to-keypad 6′ extension cable 1
87350 Remote (limit) switch/daisy-chain 1/2 cable 1

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8730 3D IGS model
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