LEVEL UP Your 4th Axis Rotary Units | Pierson Workholding SmartPlate

[@PiersonWorkholding]

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[@conorg6273]

Some great new products coming out lately John. You've been hitting R&D hard

[@brianwaayenberg3099]

thier smartplate has been around many years! im actually suprized they never advertized it more.

[@Wyllie38]

We made a very similar sort of plate for our 4 axis. Great stuff.

[@andrewnichols1470]

Thanks for the 4th axis content! Keep it coming.

[@PiersonWorkholding]

Will do!

[@RED-ZONE11]

Hello, how are you? I have a question, please: What is the lifespan of CNC machines? Does the quality of their work decrease over time?

[@TheVFXAssault]

Amazing product as always Jay! I would like to note that certain (SMALLER) CNCs might not support / like having such a level force at the side. When you take in account the weight of the rotary + SmartPlate, i believe there's proper planning and calculation needed. For example, the Haas Super Mini Mill 2 can take 227 kg (500lb) of weight DISTRIBUTED EVENLY. But having all weight sitting on the side is going to reduce this max load significantly. Sadly i dont have specific numbers, but im sure Haas / your machine manafacturer can provide them. Just my two cents.

[@PiersonWorkholding]

Good points. That's on the machine tool manufacturer to advise. The SmartPlate only adds 20lbs to the setup.

[@Itsdirtnaptime]

Maybe not your intended purpose, but you just gave me a great idea. (I can't often convince my boss of new ideas. We are a small shop and they are still skiddish...) I only have a Super Spacer. Can't talk them into a 4th axis. Yet. Maybe I can adapt your concept into one that will fit the Super Spacer? 😁 That way, I can be lazahmmmm. I mean never have to take it off the machine again. I love that idea. Upon further review, my boss came up to me today and suggested we get a rotary axis. Like wtf are the chances? Now I know where I can buy a plate from. 🤣🤣

[@manfredschlager5502]

HAAS VF2a - never saw that before

[@PiersonWorkholding]

We added the "a" to distinguish it from the b, c and d VF2s in the shop.

[@jasonweller]

This has been what has kept me from adding a rotary table to my VF2SSYT. Now I just may get one. Which rotary table is that in the video?

[@PiersonWorkholding]

That's an HRT160. Any 210 size is preferred in my opinion.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

very good product Mr Pierson..thanks for your time

[@PiersonWorkholding]

My pleasure!

[@rafaelaguilar9390]

Hey Jay, how come I dont see the renishaw tool Probe setter on your machine?

[@PiersonWorkholding]

Most of our machines don't have probes. We program using standardized origins and then model the workpiece, stock and workholding in CAM. Doing it that way means we never have to probe to find a part and eliminate setup time altogether.

[@maloyaircraft1174]

This product would be great with an adjustable tail stock. Lehmann makes something like what I’m describing but the offset from the table idea you have is great.

[@gredangeo]

Oh boy. You should see what the 4th axis is for the Duravertical 5100 is. That thing is so wide (because direct drive) and it even sits inward of the table of about 3 inches for the cable. It turns a 41" table to 12" for your vise. (accounting for space of the 7" long Tombstone). That being said. I kinda think it should be able to move over to the right some. But that cable is thick, and machine walls are close to the table. So maybe not. :(

[@earendall]

What's the deflection when hanging the rotary off the table on the cantilever?

[@PiersonWorkholding]

FAR less than any tool deflection.

[@chrisgunguy1]

Will you also offer a plate to go under an a-frame support for larger tombstones that is the same thickness as the Smart plate?

[@PiersonWorkholding]

Yes! Coming soon as an add on accessory.

[@tbugduoduo4767]

😃 nice done！

[@PiersonWorkholding]

Thanks!

[@ov3753]

Which Haas rotary indexers this unit supports?

[@PiersonWorkholding]

From the smallest HA5C indexer all the way up to an HRT-310 or any indexer with 2-bolt mounting and a center to center spacing under 8.5".

[@thunderthormx]

Does this work with the 5c rotary?

[@PiersonWorkholding]

Yes! Any indexer or rotary with a 2-bolt mounting system is compatible.

[@ankithmistry]

You 're late bro... come to India to see more n more such tricks, Any ordinary worker here can do so many "JUGAAD" to maximize efficiency efficacy .... lol

[@MP-vd6pf]

My company been making these for years , But still, we been using some of their vacuum plate that been working out for us.