IHateMayonnaise
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2016
- Location
- Albuquerque
Hello everybody,
I need some help identifying a rotary fixture. The backstory here is that some guys father died and he's liquidating all of his machinery assets. Last time I was there I caught a glempse of the aforementioned rotary apparatus, and he said he would let it go for $200, even though he didn't really know what it was. I'm sure this is a great deal, but I lack much background on what specifically the device is. I severely regret not taking more/better pictures, even though I was running out the door. There didn't seem to be any discernable manufacturers mark on it either, but I didn't move anything around to get a better look.
My best guess is that it's some sort of rotary head or 4th axis. I believe I saw a tailstock in the box, and it has a power cord, so perhaps it's of the CNC variety? In the picture there appears to be a Variac of sorts that could be a speed controller perhaps.
It's in a crate measuring approximately 24" long, 18" deep, and 20" high.
No matter what it is, it is likely outside my machining capabilities for the immediate future, as at the moment I only have room for a small CNC mill. If I get this, it will likely be sold to finance some tooling that is more appropriate for my existing machinery portfolio. Essentially, I'm trying to see if this is going to be worth the effort, as it will have to be shipped via freight, and I'm concerned it may be obsolete technology with a limited market.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
IHateMayonnaise
I need some help identifying a rotary fixture. The backstory here is that some guys father died and he's liquidating all of his machinery assets. Last time I was there I caught a glempse of the aforementioned rotary apparatus, and he said he would let it go for $200, even though he didn't really know what it was. I'm sure this is a great deal, but I lack much background on what specifically the device is. I severely regret not taking more/better pictures, even though I was running out the door. There didn't seem to be any discernable manufacturers mark on it either, but I didn't move anything around to get a better look.
My best guess is that it's some sort of rotary head or 4th axis. I believe I saw a tailstock in the box, and it has a power cord, so perhaps it's of the CNC variety? In the picture there appears to be a Variac of sorts that could be a speed controller perhaps.
It's in a crate measuring approximately 24" long, 18" deep, and 20" high.
No matter what it is, it is likely outside my machining capabilities for the immediate future, as at the moment I only have room for a small CNC mill. If I get this, it will likely be sold to finance some tooling that is more appropriate for my existing machinery portfolio. Essentially, I'm trying to see if this is going to be worth the effort, as it will have to be shipped via freight, and I'm concerned it may be obsolete technology with a limited market.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
IHateMayonnaise
