Originally Posted by JpBinc  Hello all
I have a question! I have a small x3 mill that I have converted to a 3 axis cnc. I am now looking to add a 4th axis to it. I am not really sure what the differance between a rotary table and a dividing head/indexing head is. I plan to drive it with a stepper. Thanks |
An indexing head is a purely mechanical way of seperating a circle / rotary motion into fixed regular divisions on a manual table. The stepper driven rotary table will perform the same function and much more without all the attached 'mechanical devices' given a suitable driving program