Rotary Table for High Volume, Small Part Machining

Calmotion LLC has released its new Quad 5C rotary table. The Quad 5C unit is designed to provide an optimal way to hold smaller parts by using a conventional 5C collet or chuck. Chucks can be threaded to the 2-3/16"-10 spindle nose. According to the company, the four gang configuration is designed to increase productivity for large volume applications in which tool change times can be significantly reduced, as well as eliminate costly part set-up operations.

"The Calmotion 5C head is built from top-quality components and has been engineered to provide robust operation without sacrificing accuracy," said a company spokesperson. "Its heat treated steel gear set uses throated helix gears for greater contact area to reduce gear wear and absorb shock loads. A dual adjustment design provides optimal gear mesh to further enhance the performance and accuracy of the gear set. Both front and rear bearings incorporate Timken tapered rollers to handle greater axial and radial loads. O-ring seals help ensure maximum protection against leaks."

An air collet closer, featuring 3,000 lbs. of thrust at 100 PSI, is standard. The air collet closer increases part holding force compared to manual versions, according to the company. Operator fatigue is reduced as well by converting the manual collet open and close operation to a simple flip of a switch. This air collet closer design retains its holding force even with air pressure variations or a complete loss of air pressure. Springless return prevents nuisance collet sticking with the 5C.

The 5C Quad unit can be driven with a stand-alone USB indexer or provided with servo motors compatible with machines with various CNC controls. These include Fadal, FANUC, Haas, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa and others. Customer provided motors with sufficient driving torque may also be used. The Quad 5C is made in the USA.

For more information contact:

Calmotion LLC

21720 Marilla Street

Chatsworth, CA 91311

818-357-5826

www.calmotion.com