Horizontal and Vertical Rotary Table
Used when a workpiece must be rotated or indexed from the machine table.
Table-side rotary positioning for milling, drilling and multi-face machining.
Dividing Heads / Rotary Tables
KORRETTO rotary tables and dividing heads are used on milling machines and machining centers when the workpiece needs angular positioning, side indexing or fourth-axis-style rotation from the machine table. This category is different from indexing chucks: a rotary table or dividing head supports table-side positioning, while an indexing chuck is a spindle-side chuck that indexes the workpiece during turning or combined machining.
Horizontal and Vertical Super Indexing Plate
Helps divide a workpiece into repeat angular positions for milling or drilling.
Simple Horizontal and Vertical Super Indexing Plate
A practical option when a full rotary table is not required.
Universal Dividing Head
Used for mechanical division and angular positioning on milling machines.
TS...A Series Rotary Table
Used where repeatable rotary positioning is required.
Tilting Rotary Table
Combines rotary indexing with tilting adjustment for more complex workpiece angles.
Quick Selection Table
| Requirement | Start with |
|---|---|
| Table-side angular positioning | Rotary Table |
| Manual division on milling machine | Dividing Head |
| Repeated angular hole patterns | Indexing Plate |
| Compound-angle setup | Tilting Rotary Table |
| Spindle-side indexed chucking | Indexing Chucks |
| CNC fourth-axis style setup | CNC Rotary Table / 4th Axis Rotary Table |
How to Select a Rotary Table or Dividing Head
- Confirm table-side or spindle-side indexing
Use a rotary table or dividing head for machine-table positioning. Use an indexing chuck when the chuck itself must index on the spindle. - Check load and table size
The workpiece weight, fixture weight, table diameter and mounting space must match the machine. - Review positioning method
Manual indexing, indexing plates, CNC rotary control and tilting structures serve different machining needs. - Confirm angle accuracy and repeatability
Angular accuracy, locking method and repeatability should be checked for multi-face machining. - Check tool clearance and fixture height
Rotary and tilting units increase setup height. Cutter access and machine travel must be reviewed.
Related Workholding Options
Indexing Chucks
Use an indexing chuck when the chuck itself must index the workpiece from the spindle side. Use a rotary table or dividing head when the workpiece needs table-side angular positioning.
FAQ
What is the difference between a rotary table and an indexing chuck?
A rotary table is mounted on the machine table and positions the workpiece from the table side. An indexing chuck is mounted on the spindle side and indexes the chuck body or workpiece during turning or combined machining.
When should I use a dividing head?
A dividing head is used for angular division, indexing and milling operations that require controlled rotational positioning.
What is a 4th axis rotary table?
A 4th axis rotary table provides controlled rotary positioning, often integrated with CNC control for repeat multi-angle machining.
What information is needed for selection?
Provide the workpiece size, weight, machine table size, T-slot layout, required angle accuracy, indexing method and machining process.