CNC Tilting table

Zero-backlash Technology Delivers Unsurpassed Motion The RollerDrive CNC is a rotary table designed to meet the requirements of machine tool manufacturers for greater speed and accuracy. The RollerDrive—Sankyo's zero-backlash reducer—delivers accurate output motion that stands up to external disturbances, unlike geared motors or torque motors. It offers excellent rotary positioning accuracy of 10 seconds or less, and can hold up to heavy cutting forces on hard steel. The heavy-duty RollerDrive CNC has no internal part wear and no loss of accuracy over long-term use, thus eliminating the need for regular calibration or adjustments. Theory of Operation of the RollerDrive The RollerDrive uses the roller gear mechanism, one of the finest motion control mechanisms available. The unit is constructed from an input shaft (the roller gear cam) and a turret (output shaft) fitted with roller followers. The roller followers are preloaded against a screw-like input shaft to completely eliminate backlash. Our proprietary adjustment mechanism provides optimum preload. The roller followers planted in the turret use internal roller bearings to transfer torque while rotating. This ensures zero backlash, outstanding precision.