HA5C Indexer | 20#/10# Capacity, 4″ Center Height -#50860

HA5C Indexer

Serial No. 507091
Pair with our Haas HPTS4 Pneumatic Tailstock

Haas Pneumatic Tailstock HPTS4 | Pneumatic, 4″ Center Ht, 2.5″ Stroke – #50861

SPECIFICATIONS:
Capacity – Maximum:
– Supported…………20 Lbs.
– Unsupported…………10 Lbs.
Spindle:
– Torque…………20 ft./lbs.
– Runout – maximum…………0.0004″
– Backlash…………40 arc. sec.
– Speeds…………0.001 – 800 degrees/sec.
– Collets…………5C
– Nose thread…………2-3/16 – 10″
– Center height…………4″
Indexing:
– Accuracy…………+/- 30 arc. sec.
– Repeatability…………10 arc. sec.
– Resolution…………0.001 degrees
– Rotation/Step – maximum…………999.999 degrees
– Worm gear diameter…………3-3/4″
Motor:
– AC servo…………3/4 HP
– Gear ratio – worm and gear…………33:1
Operating:
– Duty cycle…………75% @ full speed
– Operating temperature – maximum…………100 degrees F ambient
– Air pressure – maximum…………120 PSI
Weight – approximate…………100 Lbs.

*Preliminary specifications, subject to verification.

Indexers for vertical machining centers (VMCs) like the HA5C indexer are valuable accessories that enable multi-sided machining by rotating the workpiece around its axis. They provide the ability to perform multiple operations without the need for manual repositioning, increasing productivity and efficiency.

Indexers like the HA5C indexer are typically mounted on the VMC’s table or integrated into its design. They consist of a rotary mechanism that can rotate the workpiece to precise positions at predefined intervals. The indexing can be performed in fixed increments (e.g., 90 degrees, 180 degrees) or in continuous motion, depending on the indexer type and application requirements.

The use of indexers like the HA5C indexer offers several advantages. They allow for machining multiple sides or features of a workpiece without the need for complex setups or multiple machine operations. This eliminates the need for manual repositioning and reduces setup time, contributing to improved productivity and reduced machining costs.

Indexers like the HA5C indexer enable the VMC to perform machining operations on different faces of the workpiece with high accuracy and repeatability. This is particularly beneficial for machining complex parts, such as those used in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, where precise alignment and positioning are critical.

Indexers like the HA5C indexer come in various configurations, including manual and automatic types. Manual indexers require manual intervention to rotate the workpiece, while automatic indexers are controlled by the VMC’s CNC system. Automatic indexers often feature programmable indexing positions, allowing for greater flexibility and automation in machining operations.

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