Adding a 4th-axis rotary table or indexer to a machining center is a sure way to boost productivity, reduce setups and increase accuracy on multi-op parts. Haas Automation, Inc., has increased the performance of its core rotary products to boost customers’ productivity and yield a faster return on investment.
The performance gains come in the form of increased speeds, higher accel/decel rates and reduced brake dwell time. Depending on the model, speeds have increased 25 to 34%, accelerations have increased 33 to 125% and brake dwell times have been reduced 89 to 95%. The Haas rotary products offering these higher performance levels are the HA5C, HRT160, HRT210 and HRT310, as well as their respective SP models, and the HRTA5 and HRTA6.*
Each rotary table was optimized to gain the highest possible performance, without sacrificing reliability or longevity. Haas engineers optimized oil patterns to reduce drag, and modified the brake systems for faster response. Combined with higher accel/decel rates, these mechanical enhancements yield much faster overall speeds and shorter cycle times.