HA5C
5C Indexer
Rotary tables and indexers are where Haas cut its teeth nearly 40 years ago. And they’re just as essential in your shop today as they were when we released our first 5C indexer in 1983.
Product Specialist Mike Steinbock explains how adding capability and productivity to your VMC cell is what rotary automation is all about and the reason you should consider this investment in improving your process.
For Example: When a rotary fits with alternative fixturing, it may fit in that particular Haas mill, but will require a sub-plate or alternate T-slot for proper positioning. We have labeled this particular rotary and mill combination with a yellow caution
You can design and build your own sub-plate using the dimensions of your Haas mill and the dimensions of the rotary you'd like to use on that mill. Product dimensions are available for every machine and rotary on this website.
Single-Head Rotary Tables and Indexers are usually mounted to the right side of the table, with the rotary facing the centre of the machine. This is the basic setup we used to determine the fit of your rotary product.
Image shown for mounting example purposes only. Your actual rotary and mill appearance may differ.
Trunnion Tables, T5Cs, and TRTs are usually mounted in the centre (or slightly off-centre) of the mill table. If you are using probing on the mill, be aware of the interference with larger tools, especially during tool changes.
NOTE: Trunnion units present interference issues with the swing of the unit relative to the machine column and spindle head.
Image shown for mounting example purposes only. Your actual rotary and mill appearance may differ.
Multi-Head Rotary Tables and Indexers are usually mounted toward the back of the table, with the indexer heads or platter facing forward. To mount a multi-head rotary in a different orientation, you must use alternative fixturing.
Image shown for mounting example purposes only. Your actual rotary and mill appearance may differ.
Important Information:
4-axis machines cannot use dual-axis rotaries.
Some options may affect mounting (EC-1600 4th-Axis Table, Low-Profile Tables, Table Spacers, Column Risers, etc.
Tool Changers: SMTCs and umbrella tool changers both present interference issues, plan appropriately.