Dividing Head (indexer) Version 2.0

**machining 4 all** · May 17, 2020, 05:18 PM

**DIYer** · May 19, 2020, 08:49 AM

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Dividing Head by machining 4 all

tags: divider, indexing unit

**wizard69** · May 19, 2020, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by machining 4 all

That is one nice looking indexer!

**machining 4 all** · May 19, 2020, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the comment!

**LeighS** · May 25, 2020, 06:58 PM

Hello.I am thinking of building some the same.
What is the Torque (NM) of stepper motor you used
Thanks

**machining 4 all** · May 26, 2020, 07:04 AM

Hello LeighS! Below is a specification of the stepper motor used:
- Nema 23 200 PPR
- Holding torque: 9.8 kg.cm (0.9 N.m)
- Rated current: 1.8 A
- Recommended voltage: 24-48 V

**Paul Jones** · May 26, 2020, 09:17 AM

Very nice design and build. What are the specs for the two rear gears? Did you make these or sourced the gears from a supplier like Boston Gear?

**machining 4 all** · May 26, 2020, 10:31 AM

Thanks for the comment Paul Jones! I made the gears myself. The larger gear has 84 teeth and the smaller gear has 21 teeth. I used a 1.25 mm metric module.

**Saltfever** · May 29, 2020, 01:35 AM

Very nice. Could you describe your bearings and how, of if, you preload them.

**machining 4 all** · May 29, 2020, 03:23 PM

Thanks for the comment Saltfever!The bearings used are 6006 2Z number. Preload equal to 37 N (3.8 kgf) carried out through the weight of the plate and the spindle (satisfactory value for a maximum rotation equal to 500 rpm).