Compact Rotary Table Withstands Heavy Cutting Conditions
Kitagawa-Northtech’s TP530 rotary table features a compact body and small footprint.
Kitagawa-Northtech’s TP530 rotary table features a compact body and small footprint. According to the company, the rotary table weighs 440 lbs less than conventional NCRTs but upholds a through-hole design at 13.6". The table features a 12.2" center height and high Z-axis clearance to fit within most machines. The rotary table is designed to withstand heavy cutting conditions, and it retains a clamping force of 6,100 Nm (4,499 foot-pounds). It is designed for use in the oil, gas and aerospace industries for machining large workpieces such as oil pipes.
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