By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more
Forum sponsored by:
Forum sponsored by Forum House Ad Zone

Vertex HV4 Rotary Table

All Topics | Latest Posts

Search for:  in Thread Title in  
Deltic00722/12/2011 21:37:48
avatar
131 forum posts
12 photos
Hi all,
 
Just purchased the above and it does not come with decent lugs to bolt to a table.There are some weedy looking ledges that you could just about get a small clamp but not very good. Vertical position not much better.
Another annoying thing is that when you dis-engage the table via the cam system the collar hits the table before is dis-engaged.
I have thought about purchasing a steel or alloy plate 6" square and bolt the table to that by drilling and tapping (Both Horiz and Vert) but i thought i may as well ask you more experienced guys for a tip or too! At least with a plate i can overhang the cam system!
 
Merry Christmas to you one and all.
Deltic00722/12/2011 21:45:02
avatar
131 forum posts
12 photos

dcosta22/12/2011 23:37:08
496 forum posts
207 photos
Hello Hirstyboy!

I have a similar rotating table (looks to me to be a copy) bought from RDG tools.
See, please,
http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/albums/member_photo.asp?a=14817&p=309913
With it I have exactly the same problems You refer.
I had to use it with dividing plates wich have a larger diameter than the collar of the cam system which made the things worst.
As a rapid solution I found the 3-2-1 blocks to be very useful. I used two of them chosing the most convenient disposition in order to keep the most possible support for the rotary table.
See, please,
http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/albums/member_photo.asp?a=14817&p=309914
I have a 150mm rotary table (also looks to me as being a copy of a Vertex) which is very good but is also too havy for me and I only use it when I have to.
Like You, I would like a better, more stable solution but I think any solution being more stable would also be heavier. So I think I have to "live" with the 3-2-1 blocks or some other modular solution so not to increase the wheight of the rotary table.
I must add that using the 3-2-1 blocks allows me to position the rotary table in alignment with the tee slots so I can use the lugs in a less unconfortable way.

I hope this is of some help to You and whish You a Happy Christmas.

Dias Costa

Doubletop23/12/2011 09:51:14
avatar
439 forum posts
4 photos
I have one and use the weedy ledges with parts from one the the ubiquitous clamp kits you can get for milling machines.
 
I have added a register in the 10mm slot in the back so that it sits in the center T slot in my mill (that just happens to be 10mm) . I've just used a length of 10mm square ally bar and installed it extending over the edge so it can be used in both the horizontal and vertical orientations. It helps by getting the rotary table in the right place and stopping chasing it round the mill table when clamping it down.
 
So a a piece of ally 10mm x 10mm x 40mm and a 6mm cap screw and job done. Assuming you are using it on a mill you have the equipment to make it easily.
 
Pete

All Topics | Latest Posts

Please login to post a reply.

Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

Sign up to our Newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter and get a free digital issue.

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts
Support Our Partners
cowells
Sarik
MERIDIENNE EXHIBITIONS LTD
Shopping Partners
Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads
Latest "Wanted" Ads
Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues

Social Media online

'Like' us on Facebook
Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter
 Twitter Logo

Pin us on Pinterest

 

Donate

donate