Getting your project up and running is just as critical as performance in modern manufacturing. OEMs building new manufacturing lines or expanding existing ones cannot afford long rotary index table lead times.
Motion Index Drives’ standard rotary index table is designed with predefined torque capacities, table diameters, and fixed or programmable index positions. These pre-engineered indexing systems operate with proven high accuracy and repeatability, allowing the user to integrate them onto their production floor faster than custom rotary indexing systems.
Motion Index Drives designs and manufactures an extensive line of standard rotary index tables engineered for automated indexing applications across industries including life sciences, consumer goods, automotive, and aerospace manufacturing.
Our standard rotary indexing platforms include:
Motion Index Drives standard rotary index tables construction allow for shorter leads times and more predictable mechanical performance. The Fixed series rotary indexers utilize barrel cams that are are manufactured with high grade steel and is machined and e-treated with a 5ml case hardening around the whole track and dwell area, prolonging the longevity of the cam. They provide the simplest option to calculate and control, utilizing a VFD and power.
Programmable rotary tables use constant lead barrel cams that are machined and case hardened to remove any imperfections to become a very high precision index drives.
Engineers benefit from the contruction of Motion Index Drives standard rotary indexing systems by taking advantage of the configurable engineering options provided so they can manufacture their process around known torque value, table diameters, and motion profiles without waiting through a cumbersome design process. Learn more about how standard rotary index tables doesn’t mean sacrificing flexibility.
Compared with custom indexing systems, standard rotary index tables offer several advantages for OEM automation projects:
• Shorter shipment timelines
• Minimal engineering
• Reliable cam-driven performance
• Predictable sizing requirements
• Greater availability through consignment inventory
The largest impact shipping timelines face for automation equipment are component availability.
Motion Index Drives keeps consignment inventory of rotary index table models; which means they are manufactured in advance and kept in stock, allowing commonly used models to become available upon approval.
This strategy provides several advantages:
Automation projects often experience delays that are brought about by custom engineering requirements, approvals and changes.
Fully custom indexing systems often require:
Standard rotary index tables mitigate many of these delays because they are already proven and reliable designs. Instead of waiting through a custom design process, OEMs can select a size and configuration that meets their requirements.
This significantly reduces the timeline between purchase order and installation on the production floor.
When designing automation systems, engineers need to evaluate which would benefit their production line. Custom rotary indexing systems provide their own benefits for specific application requirements but in many cases, standard rotary index tables provide clear advantages.
Speed to Production
Standard indexing systems are sourced faster because they are manufactured and in stock with proven design. Fully custom indexing systems require engineering approval before production can begin.
Reduced Project Risk
Using a proven, standardized platform reduces engineering uncertainty. Performance characteristics such as torque capacity, indexing accuracy, and motion profiles are already documented.
Engineering Time Savings
When choosing a standard rotary indexing table, the engineering is done for you. Engineers can focus on tooling, fixturing, and system integration rather than developing new indexing mechanisms, allowing predictable pricing and long-term cost stability in your production
Choose Custom Systems When:
There are situations where a custom indexing solution is required, particularly when:
Learn more on how to choose between standard and custom rotary index tables.
However, for many production applications, standard rotary index tables provide the ideal balance of performance, cost, and availability.
Automation integrators and OEMs increasingly look for rotary index table manufacturers that can provide reliable equipment availability, not just good engineering. Motion Index Drives prioritizes production around standardized rotary indexing systems and maintaining a stocked consignment inventory. Because core models are built using uniform engineering designs, components are manufactured in bulk and stocked in advance.
This allows Motion Index Drives to provide:
For OEMs launching global manufacturing programs, this type of availability can make a significant difference in maintaining project schedules.
Talk to an Engineer About Your Application
If you are designing a new automation system or upgrading an existing production line, our engineering team can help you select the right rotary indexing solution.
Contact Motion Index Drives to discuss your application requirements.
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