Rotary Table Accessories

The FT Series Pneumatic Brake Disc Tailstock is designed to provide stable support for rotary-axis setups when machining large-diameter and heavy-load workpieces. Its pneumatic braking and clamping mechanism helps improve overall system rigidity during cutting, making it a practical component for demanding machining applications.

Core Function

Working as the support end of the rotary axis, the FT Series Pneumatic Brake Disc Tailstock helps stabilize the machining setup when handling large or heavy workpieces. By providing additional support alongside the main spindle end, it helps maintain workpiece stability during cutting operations where rigidity and clamping reliability are important.

Structural Advantages

• Disc-Type Design with a Larger Contact Area: The disc-type structure provides a larger contact area, supporting a stable contact interface for the tailstock assembly.
• Built-In High-Rigidity Bearings: The integrated bearings are designed to support synchronous operation with the main spindle end, helping maintain alignment and clamping reliability during machining.
• Pneumatic Braking and Clamping: The pneumatic braking mechanism helps improve system rigidity when machining large-diameter and heavy-load workpieces.

Selection Considerations

When selecting an FT Series Pneumatic Brake Disc Tailstock, consider compatibility with the rotary table, the main spindle interface, workpiece dimensions and weight, mounting space, and the required support arrangement. The pneumatic supply and applicable model specifications should also be confirmed during technical evaluation.

For a suitable configuration recommendation, provide the rotary table model, workpiece drawing, workpiece weight, machine layout, and intended machining operation. These details help the engineering team evaluate compatibility and identify the appropriate tailstock arrangement for your application.

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Rotary Valves are designed to transfer hydraulic pressure and compressed air to fixtures mounted on a rotary table. Installed at the center of the rotary axis, they connect stationary supply lines with rotating fixture circuits, helping prevent pipeline entanglement during table rotation. As practical rotary table accessories, they support fluid connection and fixture integration in CNC machining applications.

Core Function

Installed at the center of the rotary axis, the rotary valve connects hydraulic and pneumatic circuits serving the rotary table fixtures. This arrangement allows the required pressure supply to be maintained while the table rotates, reducing the risk of hose twisting and interference with moving components.

For rotary tables equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic workholding systems, the appropriate rotary valve configuration helps accommodate fixture actuation requirements while keeping the fluid connections organized within the machine setup.

Technical Features

• Leak-Resistant Sealing Structure: A specialized sealing design helps prevent fluid leakage at the rotary connection, supporting reliable operation of hydraulic and pneumatic fixture circuits.
• Single-Circuit Configuration: Supports a 1-circuit configuration for single-acting applications.
• Double-Circuit Configuration: Supports a 2-circuit configuration for double-acting applications, allowing the circuit arrangement to be matched to the fixture's operating requirements.
• Working Pressure: Maximum working pressure is up to 40 kgf/cm². The applicable pressure rating should be confirmed against the selected model and the requirements of the intended circuit.

Application Benefits

Hydraulic and pneumatic rotary valves help simplify fluid routing in rotary table systems where fixtures need pressure connections during rotation. By providing a dedicated rotary interface, they help reduce hose twisting, support a more organized machine layout, and facilitate integration between the rotary table and its workholding equipment.

They are particularly relevant to CNC machining setups that use hydraulic or pneumatic fixtures and require repeated rotary positioning without allowing stationary supply lines to become entangled with rotating components.

Selection Considerations

When selecting a hydraulic or pneumatic rotary valve, consider the rotary table model, required number of circuits, single-acting or double-acting fixture operation, working pressure, mounting interface, and available installation space. The hydraulic or pneumatic medium and connection requirements should also be confirmed before ordering.

To help determine a suitable configuration, provide the rotary table model, fixture type, circuit requirements, operating pressure, and relevant installation drawings. These details help establish compatibility between the rotary valve, the rotary table, and the connected workholding system.

The Single Axis Intelligent Controller is a dedicated control unit designed for non-linkage rotary tables. Integrating an AC servo system, it communicates with the main machine tool through M-code signals to execute precise angular indexing commands. As a functional component of rotary table accessories, it provides a practical control solution for machining setups that require rotary positioning without a dedicated CNC fourth-axis control system.

Core Function

The controller coordinates the rotary table's indexing operation through communication with the main machine tool. M-code signals trigger the corresponding indexing commands, allowing the rotary table to position a workpiece at the required angle during the machining sequence.

This configuration is suitable for indexing-based machining operations in which the workpiece needs to move between predefined angular positions. It provides an alternative for compatible conventional machine tools and CNC machines that do not have a dedicated fourth-axis control interface.

User Experience

• Integrated AC Servo System: The built-in AC servo system supports controlled rotary positioning and indexing operations.
• M-Code Communication: Communication with the main machine tool allows indexing commands to be incorporated into the machining sequence, subject to machine control compatibility.
• Simple Operation Interface: The intuitive interface makes controller operation and indexing setup more straightforward for machine operators.
• High-Precision, High-Torque Output: The controller is designed to support precise angular positioning and high-torque rotary table operation. Applicable performance depends on the matched rotary table and servo configuration.

Applications and Machine Tool Upgrades

The Single Axis Intelligent Controller is suitable for machining setups that require controlled rotary indexing without full simultaneous multi-axis coordination. It can be considered when upgrading compatible conventional milling machines or existing CNC equipment to support fourth-axis indexing operations.

Typical applications include multi-face machining, sequential drilling, angular milling and other processes in which a workpiece must be indexed to different positions between machining steps. The actual application depends on the rotary table configuration, machine tool control system and required machining sequence.

Selection Considerations

Before selecting a single axis intelligent controller, confirm compatibility with the rotary table, AC servo system, machine tool controller and available M-code interface. The required indexing sequence, electrical connections, installation arrangement and control signals should also be reviewed before integration.

When requesting a configuration recommendation, provide the machine tool model, CNC control system, rotary table model, required indexing operations and available interface information. These details help determine whether the controller is suitable for the intended machine tool upgrade.

Process support accessories help configure rotary table systems for different workpiece geometries, clamping arrangements, and machining requirements. From L-blocks and custom bridge plates to special three-jaw chucks and cable protection components, these accessories support workholding setup and system integration for a wide range of CNC machining applications.

As part of our CNC Indexers & Rotary Tables product range, these components can be selected according to the rotary table configuration, workpiece dimensions, fixture layout, and operating requirements.

Core Components

• High-Strength L-Blocks: Provide an additional mounting structure for suitable workholding arrangements. L-block selection should consider the rotary table dimensions, workpiece geometry, fixture layout, and available machining space.
• Custom Bridge Plates and Base Plates: Available as middle plates or base plates to accommodate different fixture arrangements and workpiece mounting requirements. Custom configurations can be evaluated according to the required mounting interfaces and machining setup.
• Special Three-Jaw Chucks: Provide a workholding option for compatible workpieces requiring three-jaw clamping. The appropriate chuck configuration should be matched to the workpiece geometry, gripping requirements, and rotary table interface.

System Integration and Protection

In addition to mechanical workholding components, the accessory system provides shielding solutions for power and signal cables, as well as pneumatic-hydraulic converters. These components help organize cable routing and support the integration of pneumatic and hydraulic systems within the rotary table setup.

• Power and Signal Cable Shielding: Helps protect and organize cable routing around the rotary table system, reducing exposure to interference from moving components and machining debris.
• Pneumatic-Hydraulic Converters: Support the integration of pneumatic and hydraulic components where the selected configuration requires pressure conversion.
• Application-Based Configuration: Accessory selection should account for the machine layout, fixture requirements, cable routing, fluid connections, and operating environment to support stable system operation under demanding cutting conditions.

How to Select the Right Rotary Table Accessories

When configuring rotary table accessories, consider the workpiece dimensions and shape, clamping method, rotary table model, fixture mounting interfaces, and machining conditions. L-blocks and bridge plates should be matched to the required mounting arrangement, while three-jaw chucks should be selected according to the workpiece and gripping requirements.

For integrated setups, also review cable protection, signal routing, and pneumatic-hydraulic connection requirements. Providing the rotary table model, workpiece drawings, fixture layout, and relevant machine interface information helps clarify compatibility and identify the appropriate accessory configuration.

Integrated CNC Machining Tooling Solutions

Different machining applications may require a combination of workholding components, support structures, rotary connections, and control or fluid-system accessories. Rather than selecting each component in isolation, evaluate how the accessories work together within the complete machining setup.

For application-specific equipment configuration and workholding requirements, explore our CNC Machining Tooling Solutions. Contact our engineering team with your workpiece drawings, machine model, and machining requirements to discuss a suitable configuration.