Troyke Rotary Table

[Mgdoug3]

I recently acquired this rotatory table. I think it is a 12" model but will have to look to be sure. All I know for sure is that it is heavy. While trying to research it I came across a brochure that mentioned it had option index plates. My question is, could I buy any 90:1 plates and adapt it to fit?

 

[FOMOGO]

The magic 8 ball says "Your chances are pretty good". Mike

 

[benmychree]

I was able to do so quite a few years ago.

 

[Lo-Fi]

They don't have to be plates from a 90:1 tool. Any that you can physically adapt will do.

 

[cathead]

Or make your own dividing plates using a vertical mill that has digital readout with circle function.
It's not that hard to do.

 

[brino]

Figure out what ID, OD, bolt-circle for mounting and plate number or index hole numbers you need.
I have the Troyke U-9, and some plates.....if I was designing these I'd make all the index plates the same.
If you'd like me to measure and photograph mine, just let me know.

My local used tool place has a bin full of index plates. I posted pictures of some here:
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/i-am-in-need-of-a-vn-dividing-head-plate.36623/post-313899

You might call around to any equivalent places local to you.

I have also heard of people 3D printing index plates. Note any error in the hole location is reduced by 90 times thru the rotary table.

-brino

 

[Lo-Fi]

For light use, 3D printed plates work great.





You can always make metal ones by indexing with the plastic ones too.