The ShopBot Rotary Indexer allows you to cut full 3-dimensional objects on your ShopBot. Like a lathe, it provides a 4th rotary axis for turning a part, but in addition, provides precise “indexed” control over rotation. With an indexer, you can create:
A rotary indexer can be purchased with new tools or retro-fitted to older tools.
A Rotary Axis File replaces one of the linear axes (X or Y) with degrees of rotation.
A rotary indexer can be purchased with new tools or added on to existing tools. There are a variety of mounting options depending on the tool and the size indexer.
All ShopBot tools ship with VCarve Pro which allows you to design and turn 3D objects on the rotary indexer. Depending on your needs, you may wish to purchase additional software such as Vectric's Aspire software.
| Part # | Tool Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| #15145 |
For ShopBot Desktop, Desktop MAX and PRSstandard Tools (Buddy or Gantry) |
$950 |
| #004739 | For ShopBot PRSalpha Tools (Buddy or Gantry) | $2,450 |
| Model | Max Turning Dia. | Max RPM | Holding Torque | Backlash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3" PRSalpha | 3.6" | 300 | 3.5 Nm | 0.01° |
| 3" PRSstandard | 3.6" | 300 | 3.5 Nm | 0.01° |
Turning diameter indicates the maximum round blank that can be turned in a given configuration; for square blanks, this refers to the diagonal of the blank, not the side width.
| Desktop | Desktop MAX (short axis) | Desktop MAX (long axis*) | ShopBot Buddy | |
| Max Turning Diameter | 3.6" | 3.6" | 3.6" | 3.6" |
| Max Turning Length | 19.5" | 19.5" | 36" | Same as x-axis of tool** |
| Part # | Tool Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| #005065 | For ShopBot Desktop MAX (not available for MAX ATC) | $2,995 |
| #006575 | For ShopBot PRSstandard Tools (Buddy or Gantry) | $2,995 |
| #004737 | For ShopBot PRSalpha Tools (Buddy or Gantry) | $3,749 |
| Model | Max Turning Dia. | Max RPM | Holding Torque | Backlash |
| 6" Desktop MAX | 8" | 250 | 15 Nm | 0.25° |
| 6" PRSalpha | 9.8" | 250 | 59 Nm | 0.05° |
| 6" PRSstandard | 9.8" | 250 | 15 Nm | 0.25° |
Turning diameter indicates the maximum round blank that can be turned in a given configuration; for square blanks, this refers to the diagonal of the blank, not the side width.
Desktop MAX (purchased during or after 2017) |
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| Frame Mount | Deck Mount | |
| Max Turning Diameter (in) | 8" (with 1.5" bit) | 4.5" (with 2" bit) |
| Max Turning Length (in) | 36" | 36" |
Buddy with 12" Z-axis |
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| Max Turning Diameter (in) | 9.8" |
| Max Turning Length (in) | Nominal‡ length of Powerstick |
Gantry Tools with 8" Z-axis |
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| Hanging Mount | Rail Mount | Table Mount | |
| Max Turning Diameter (in) | 9.8" | 5.5"* | 4" |
| Max Turning Length (in) | Nominal‡ width of table minus 14" | Nominal‡ length of table minus 6" | Nominal‡ length of table minus 20", or width of table minus 18" |
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*Up to 7.5" if only cutting along the centerline (i.e. lathe work or wrapped toolpaths)
‡ Nominal values refer to the advertised cutting area of a tool. |
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Gantry Tools with 14" Z-axis |
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| Hanging Mount | Rail Mount | Table Mount | |||||
| Max Turning Diameter (in) | 9.8" | 5.5"† | 9.8" | ||||
| Max Turning Length (in) | Nominal‡ width of table minus 14" | Nominal‡ length of table minus 6" | Nominal‡ length of table minus 20", or width of table minus 18" | ||||
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† Up to 9" if only cutting along the centerline (i.e. lathe work or wrapped toolpaths) ‡ Nominal values refer to the advertised cutting area of a tool. |
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| Part # | Tool Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| #004736 | For ShopBot PRSalpha Tools Only | $5,995 |
| Model | Max Turning Diameter | Max RPM | Holding Torque | Backlash |
| 12" (PRSalpha only) | 19.6" | 250 | 59 Nm | 0.05° |
Turning diameter indicates the maximum round blank that can be turned in a given configuration; for square blanks, this refers to the diagonal of the blank, not the side width.
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Gantry Tools
(8" or 14" Z-axis) Hanging Mount Only |
Gantry Tools
(14” Z-axis only) Rail Mount |
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| Max Turning Diameter (in) | Up to 19.6" | Up to 14" |
| Max Turning Length (in) | Nominal width of tools minus 17" | Nominal length of tool minus 8" |
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Phone: 919-680-4800
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ShopBot Tools, Inc.
3333-B Industrial Drive
Durham, NC 27704
USA
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm EST
After Hours Tech Support
Monday–Friday: 5pm–9pm EST
Saturday–Sunday: 10am–5pm EST
Office Closure
ShopBot Tools, Inc. is closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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