Royal Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator

June 3, 2008
Royal Products' Rota-Rack is a device that enables any bar-fed CNC lathe to run unattended for extended periods of time.

The Royal Rota-Rack is a device that enables any bar-fed CNC lathe to run unattended for extended periods of time. The unit indexes each time a finished part exits the machine, safely collecting and protecting finished workpieces. 

 

The Rota-Rack consists of a heavy-duty welded steel turntable, solid-state PLC control, and an optional integrated conveyor. All contact surfaces are covered with a high-lubricity UHMW plastic for optimum workpiece protection. A one-meter diameter turntable provides over 850 in2 of usable surface area and has a payload capacity of 700 lb.

 

The universal design enables it to be used with any CNC lathe that is equipped with a parts catcher. The unit can be mounted either to the left or right side of the machine tool, and it is height-adjustable from 11 to 50 in. 

 

Programming takes approximately 20 sec. with the intuitive touch-screen PLC control, and no machine tool interface is required. The Rota-Rack operates on standard 110V electrical power.

Usable Surface Area850 in2 (5,480 cm2)
Max. Part Length*10 in. (25 cm)
Min. Part Diameter0.25 in. (0.6 cm)
Max. Part Diameter*3 in. (8 cm)
Payload Capacity700 lb. (318 kg)
Power Supply110V (50/60Hz)
Unit Weight450 lb. (205kg)
  • The ability to run a second or third shift with existing equipment and no additional employees
  • First-shift employees are freed up to handle more productive tasks
  • Risk of part damage is greatly reduced
  • Parts are kept in order for quality control purposes