a 360 turn of the hand wheel on my rotary table is 2.25 degrees of rotation of the table.
how much of a turn of the hand wheel = 1 degree of table rotation
a 360 turn of the hand wheel on my rotary table is 2.25 degrees of rotation of the table.
how much of a turn of the hand wheel = 1 degree of table rotation
360 degrees rotation for handwheel = 2.25 degrees rotation for table
360 degrees / 2.25 = 160 degees
So 160 degrees rotation for handwheel = 1 degree rotation for table
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Gary Davies... www.durhamrobotics.com
160 at the handwheel. Odd number though. Most rotary tables are 90:1.
The other common ratio is 40:1.Originally Posted by metlmunchr
Originally Posted by metlmunchr
Sherline's 4 inch tables are 72:1. Probably the most popular table ever.
Fred Smith - IMService
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Thats the number.
Turns into 425 steps in mach2
Yes, that 160 turn table would definitely not be classed as a user friendly rotary table for manual use!Originally Posted by metlmunchr
First you get good, then you get fast. Then grouchiness sets in.
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
Hu, everyone knows true "user friendly" dividing devices have motors attached to them. Motors help prevent so much of our blood from draining out thru our knuckles