[johnyac]

Greetings all,
Is anyone using a different brand or sourced rotary table/4th axis than what Tormach offers?

If so,
Where from, details on the control connections, any other general thoughts?

[TXFred]

I have the 8" 4th axis, and I also have a Sherline 4" rotary table that was left over from my X2 mill. I bought the right connector for the Tormach, and plugged it in. I had to make some changes to the dip switches on the driver. The motor is rated for the 50 volts that my G540 uses. The Tormach runs a higher voltage. I'm sure that eventually the motor will fry. But it works for now.

The advantage of it is that it is small enough to be held in one of my vises. So for a quick 4th axis job, I can set it up in minutes.

I had to create a second Mach config, since the worm gear has a different ratio.

Setup is easy.
Shut down the mill.
Clamp the table into one of the vises.
Connect the cable.
Set the jumpers on the driver.
Power up the mill and start Mach with the alternate config.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOiBB3xEphk&]Engraving a shot glass on a Tormach. - YouTube[/ame]

[philbur]

I converted an 8" H/V Vertex using a motor, driver, cable and connector from Tormach.

The Vertex has been working fine, although it depends on grease for lubrication of the worm and pinion, which I guess is not ideal for a CNC application. I understand that the oil in the Tormach alternative has a tendency to leak out when in the vetrical position, so it may be swings and roundabouts.

Phil

Greetings all,
Is anyone using a different brand or sourced rotary table/4th axis than what Tormach offers?

If so,
Where from, details on the control connections, any other general thoughts?

[compunerdy]

I would love to find a nice 6" with actual bearings and seals.

[RTP_Burnsville]

I have a clone, 8 inch, h/v vertex from Grizzly. For the drive, a digital controller from Keling, and a NEMA 34 step motor from Automation Direct.

More details are posted here in the forum.

Robert