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Making a Rotary Table
NormanV:
I made the casting today, I was melting a lot less aluminium due to the small size of the casting and I had it liquid in 30 minutes.
I machined it this afternoon and was disappointed to find a sand inclusion but it does not affect the function and will not show when it is all assembled.
The end of the shaft of the worm has a dog (I think that is what you would call it) so I had to mill a piece of steel to fit. Certainly a lot pleasanter task than trying to file it!
The top face of the casting is going to be marked with twelve divisions which will give me one degree markings that I can use until I get the division plates made.
NormanV:
It is now assembled, albeit with a temporary handle. It is quite stiff to turn even with the PTFE under the table, at least there is no loose play!
DavidA:
Not bad, Norman. Not bad at all.
Dave.
awemawson:
:thumbup: in fact pretty d@@n good :thumbup:
NormanV:
Thanks, Andrew and David.
Today I made and fitted the table clamps, I did not proceed with the split collet that I mentioned earlier as it is a bit tight for space. Also I liked the fact that the table is pressed firmly down onto the top plate when using clamps.
I drilled a matrix of tapped holes in the table top as suggested by Andrew, I may machine tee slots at a later date, I'll see how I get on with the tapped holes.
I'm surprised at the weight, even though it is mostly aluminium it feels quite substantial.
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