What are the construction differences between a horizontal/vertical rotary table vs. a horizontal only table? I assume there are some sealing differences to keep lubricant in the gear case, but are there differences in construction to deal with different loading?
The reason I ask is I have a cheap horizontal only 6 inch rotary table that I may flip vertical for positioning a work piece for some semi automated welding. If there are construction differences aside from sealing that would make this mechanically unsound, I will acquire a vertical rotary table for this job. The lubricant leaking out is not a major concern, but I am leaning toward getting a vertical rotary table anyway. Why waste a good excuse to buy more tools? Part of my question is just curiosity if someone has had them apart.
Regards,
Matt
The reason I ask is I have a cheap horizontal only 6 inch rotary table that I may flip vertical for positioning a work piece for some semi automated welding. If there are construction differences aside from sealing that would make this mechanically unsound, I will acquire a vertical rotary table for this job. The lubricant leaking out is not a major concern, but I am leaning toward getting a vertical rotary table anyway. Why waste a good excuse to buy more tools? Part of my question is just curiosity if someone has had them apart.
Regards,
Matt