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The Indexing or Dividing Head
Session 14
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Indexing (Dividing) Head• One of the important attachments for
milling machine
• Used to divide circumference of work piece into equally spaced divisions when milling gear teeth, squares, hexagons, and octagons
• Also used to rotate work piece at predetermined ratio to table feed rate
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Index Head Parts
• Headstock with index plates• Headstock change gears• Quadrant
• Universal chuck• Footstock• Center rest
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Index Head Parts
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Section view of a dividing head
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Index Head Parts• Universal chuck
• Threaded onto end of spindle
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Index Head Parts• Footstock
• Used in conjunction with headstock to support work held between centers or in chuck
• May be adjusted longitudinally, raised or lowered off center, and tilted out of parallel
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Index Head PartsAdjustable center rest
• Holds long, slender work between centers
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Methods of Indexing
1. Direct
2. Simple
3. Compound
4. Differential
5. Angular
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Direct Indexing
• Simplest form of indexing
• Performed by disengaging worm shaft from worm wheel by means of eccentric device in dividing head
• Used for quick indexing of workpiece when cutting flutes, hexagons, squares, etc.
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Direct Indexing Divisions• Direct indexing plate usually contains three
sets of hole circles or slots: 24, 30, and 36• Number of divisions possible to index limited
to numbers that are factors of 24, 30, 36
Slots Direct indexing divisions
24 2 3 4 _ 6 8 _ __ 12 __ __ 24 __ __
30 2 3 _ 5 6 _ _ 10 __ 15 __ __ 30 __
36 2 3 4 _ 6 _ 9 __ 12 __ 18 __ __ 36
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Example: Direct Indexing
• What direct indexing is necessary to mill eight flutes on a reamer blank?
Slots Direct indexing divisions
24 2 3 4 _ 6 8 _ __ 12 __ __ 24 __ __
30 2 3 _ 5 6 _ _ 10 __ 15 __ __ 30 __
36 2 3 4 _ 6 _ 9 __ 12 __ 18 __ __ 36
Since the 24-hole circle is the only one divisible by 8 (the required number of divisions), it is the only circle that can be used in this case.
Never count the hole or slot in which the index pin is engaged.
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Milling a Square with Direct Indexing
1. Disengage worm and worm shaft by turning worm disengaging shaft lever if dividing head is so equipped
2. Adjust plunger behind index plate into the 24-hole circle or slot
3. Mount workpiece in dividing head chuck or between centers
4. Adjust cutter height and cut first side
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5. Remove plunger pin using plunger pin lever
6. Turn plate attached to dividing head spindle one-half turn and engage plunger pin
7. Take second cut
Milling a Square with Direct Indexing
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8. Measure work across flats and adjust work height if required
9. Cut remaining sides by indexing every six holes until all surfaces cut
10.Check for finish size
Milling a Square with Direct Indexing
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Simple Indexing
• Work positioned by means of crank, index plate, and sector arms
• Worm attached to crank must be engaged with worm wheel on dividing head spindle
• 40 teeth on worm wheel • One complete turn on index crank cause
spindle and work to rotate one-fortieth of a turn (ratio of 40:1)
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Simple Indexing
• Calculating the indexing or number of turns of crank for most divisions, simply divide 40 by number of divisions to be cut or,
40Indexing =
N
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Simple Indexing
• The indexing required to cut eight flutes:
crankindex of turns full 58
40
• The indexing required to cut seven flutes:
crankindex of turns 7
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7
40
The five-sevenths turn involves use of an index plate and sector arms.
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Index Plate and Sector Arms
• Index plate• Circular plate provided with series of
equally spaced holes into which index crank pin engages
• Sector arms• Fit on front of plate and may be set to any
portion of a complete turn
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Finishing Indexing for Seven Flutes
Index-plate hole circlesBrown & Sharpe
Plate 1 15-16-17-18-19-20
Plate 2 21-23-27-29-31-33
Plate 3 37-39-41-43-47-49
Cincinnati Standard Plate
One side 24-25-28-30-34-37-38-39-41-42-43
Other side 46-47-49-51-53-54-57-58-59-62-66
Choose any hole circle that is divisible
by denominator 7
5/7 = /21
So, 5 full turns plus15 holes on 21 holecircle!
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Finishing Indexing for Seven Flutes
Index-plate hole circlesBrown & Sharpe
Plate 1 15-16-17-18-19-20
Plate 2 21-23-27-29-31-33
Plate 3 37-39-41-43-47-49
Cincinnati Standard Plate
One side 24-25-28-30-34-37-38-39-41-42-43
Other side 46-47-49-51-53-54-57-58-59-62-66
Choose any hole circle that is divisible
by denominator 7
5/7 = /49
So, 5 full turns plus35 holes on 49 holecircle!
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Finishing Indexing for Seven Flutes
Index-plate hole circlesBrown & Sharpe
Plate 1 15-16-17-18-19-20
Plate 2 21-23-27-29-31-33
Plate 3 37-39-41-43-47-49
Cincinnati Standard Plate
One side 24-25-28-30-34-37-38-39-41-42-43
Other side 46-47-49-51-53-54-57-58-59-62-66
Choose any hole circle that is divisible
by denominator 7
5/7 = /28
So, 5 full turns plus20 holes on 28 holecircle!
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Finishing Indexing for Seven Flutes
Index-plate hole circlesBrown & Sharpe
Plate 1 15-16-17-18-19-20
Plate 2 21-23-27-29-31-33
Plate 3 37-39-41-43-47-49
Cincinnati Standard Plate
One side 24-25-28-30-34-37-38-39-41-42-43
Other side 46-47-49-51-53-54-57-58-59-62-66
Choose any hole circle that is divisible
by denominator 7
5/7 = /42
So, 5 full turns plus30 holes on 42 holecircle!
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Finishing Indexing for Seven Flutes
Index-plate hole circlesBrown & Sharpe
Plate 1 15-16-17-18-19-20
Plate 2 21-23-27-29-31-33
Plate 3 37-39-41-43-47-49
Cincinnati Standard Plate
One side 24-25-28-30-34-37-38-39-41-42-43
Other side 46-47-49-51-53-54-57-58-59-62-66
Choose any hole circle that is divisible
by denominator 7
5/7 = /49
So, 5 full turns plus35 holes on 49 holecircle!
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Cutting Seven Flutes
1. Mount B&S Plate 2 index plate on dividing head
2. Loosen index crank nut and set index pin into hole on 21-hole circle
3. Tighten index crank nut and check to see that the pin enters hole easily
4. Loosen setscrew on sector arm5. Place narrow edge of left arm against
index pin
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6. Count 15 holes on 21-hole circle• Do not include hole in which index crank
pin is engaged.
7. Move right sector arm slightly beyond fifteenth hole and tighten sector arm setscrew
8. Align cutter with work piece
9. Start machine and set cutter to top of work by using paper feeler
Cutting Seven Flutes
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10.Move table so cutter clears end of work
11.Tighten friction lock on dividing head before making each cut and loosen lock when indexing for spaces
12.Set depth of cut and take first cut
13.After first flute has been cut, return table to original starting position
Cutting Seven Flutes
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14.Withdraw index pin and turn crank clockwise five full turns plus the 15 holes indicated right sector arm
• Release index pin between 14th and 15th holes and gently tap until it drops into 15th hole
15.Turn sector arm farthest from pin clockwise until it is against index pin
Cutting Seven Flutes
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16.Lock dividing head; continue machining and indexing for remaining flutes
Cutting Seven Flutes
The arm farthest from the pin is held and turned. If the arm next to the pin were held and turned, the spacing between both sector arms could be increased when the other arm hits the pin. This could result in an indexing error not noticeable until the work was completed.
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Angular Indexing
• Setup for simple indexing may be used• Must calculate indexing with angular
distance between divisions instead number of divisions
• One complete turn of index crank turns work 1/40 of a turn• 1/40 of 360º equals 9 degrees
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required degrees of no. degrees in Indexing
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Angular Indexing
Calculate indexing for 45º
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45 Indexing
5 complete turns
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Angular Indexing
Calculate indexing for 60º
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60 Indexing
6 full turns plus 12 holes on 18 hole circle
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Angular Indexing
Calculate indexing for 24'
Divide 24'/540' = 4/90 4/90 = 1/22.5
1 hole on a 22.5 hole circle
The nearest is a 23 hole circle. Indexing would be 1 hole on a 23 hole circle with a slight error (approximately 1/2 minute). A need for higher accuracy requires differential indexing.
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Angular Indexing
Calculate indexing for 24º30'• First, convert angle into minutes
(24 x 60') = 1440' now add 30' = 1470‘Convert 9° to minutes 9°x60’ = 540’
Divide 1470'/540' = 2 13/18
2 full turns and 13 holes on 18 hole circle
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Differential Indexing
• Used when 40/N cannot be reduced to a factor of one of the available hole circles
• Index plate must be revolved either forward or backward part of a turn while index crank turned to attain proper spacing (indexing)• Change of rotation effected by idler gear or
gears in gear train
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Differential Method• Number chosen close to required
divisions that can be indexed by simple indexing
• Example: Assume index crank has to be rotated 1/9th of a turn and only 8-hole circle• Crank moved 1/9th, index pin contacts plate
at spot before first hole• Exact position would be the difference
between 1/8th and 1/9th of a revolution of the crank
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Differential Method cont.
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1
72
8
72
9
9
1
8
1
one-seventy-second of a turn short of first hole
Since there is no hole at this point, it is necessary to cause plate to rotate backward by means of change gears one-seventy-second of a turn of pin will engage in hole.
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Method of Calculating the Change Gears
gear (worm) driven
gear (spindle) driver
A
40 x N) -(A ratio gear Change
A = approximate number of divisionsN = required number of divisions
If A is greater than N, resulting fraction is positive andthe index plate must move in same direction as crank (clockwise). This positive rotation uses an idler gear.
If N is greater than A, resulting fraction is negative andindex plate must move counterclockwise. This negativerotation required use of two idler gears.
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Gearing
• Simple• One idler for positive rotation of index
plate and two idlers for negative rotation
• Compound• One idler for negative rotation of index
plate and two idlers for positive rotation
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Example:
Calculate the indexing and change gears requiredfor 57 divisions. The change gears supplied with the dividing head are as follows: 24, 24, 28, 32, 40, 44, 48, 56, 64, 72, 86The available index plate hole circles are as follows:Plate 1: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20Plate 2: 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33Plate 3: 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49
57
40
N
40 Indexing
No 57 hole circle so selectnumber close to 57
7
5
56
40
5/7 would be 15 holes on 21-hole circle
Choose plate 2: 21 holes
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Example: continued
The fraction is negative and simple gearing is to be used, the index plate rotation is counterclockwise and two idlers must be used.
gear) (worm 56
gear) (spindle 40
8
8x
7
5- gears Change
7
5
56
40 x
56
40x 57) - (56
A
40x N) -(A ratio Gear
1
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• For indexing 57 divisions, a 40-tooth gear is mounted on the dividing head spindle and a 56-tooth gear is mounted on the worm shaft.
• Index idlers must be used. plate rotation is negative and two
• After proper gears installed, the simple indexing for 56 divisions should be followed
Example: continued
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Wide-Range Dividing Head• Possible for 2 to 400,000 divisions• Large index plate contains 11 hole
circles on each side• Small index plate mounted in front of
large, contains a 54 hole and a 100-hole circle
• 40:1 ratio between worm and dividing head spindle
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A – large index plate
B - crank
C – small index plate
D - crank G – gear housing
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Indexing for Divisions
• One turn of small crank drives index head spindle 1/100 of 1/40, or 1/4000 of a turn• Ratio of large index crank to dividing head
40:1• Ratio of small index crank 100:1
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Indexing for Divisions
• One hole on 100-hole circle of small index plate C = 1/100 x 1/4000 • 1/400,000 of a turn
• Formula for indexing divisions = 400,000/N
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Indexing for Divisions
No. of turns of large index crank
No. of holes on 100-hole circle of large plate
No. of holes on 100-hole circle of small plate
4 0 0 0 0 04 04 0 0 0
NNumber of Divisions
x x
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Indexing for Divisions
For 1250 divisions 400000/1250
40|00|00 1250
Since ratio of large index crank is 40:1 , any number that divides into 40 (first two numbers) represents full turns of large index crank
No. of turnsof large Index Crank = 0
One hole on 100-holecircle produces 1/4000of a turn; any numberdivides into 4000 are
indexed on large plate
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No. turns100-hole=Large plate
3 20 holes on the 100-hole circle
small plate
4 0 0 0 0 04 04 0 0 0
N
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Zero turns of large crank, 3 turns of 100-hole large plate and 20 holes on 100-hole small plate
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Angular Indexing with the Wide-Range Divider
• Indexing in degrees, minutes, and seconds easily accomplished
• Both large and small index cranks set on 54-hole circle of each plate• Each space on 54-hole large plate will
cause dividing head spindle to rotate 10'• Each space on 54-hole small plate will
cause work to rotate 6"
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Angular Indexing: cont.
plate) small on (indexed 6
N Seconds
plate) large on (indexed 10
N Minutes
plate) large on (indexed9
N Degrees
Example: Index for an angle of 17º36'18"
turns 9
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9
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One full turn + 48 holes on large plate
6' of r with3 10
36
3 holes on large plate
636
378
6
18x60)(6'
One full turn + 9 holes on small plate
One full turn + 51 holes on large plate
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Linear Graduating
• Operation of producing accurate spaces on piece of flat or round stock
• Align workpiece parallel with table travel
• Dividing head spindle geared to lead screw of milling machine for accurate longitudinal movement of table• 1 revolution of index crank = 1/40th
revolution of spindle and lead screw
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Linear Graduating: cont.• Rotation of lead screw (4 threads per
inch) would cause table to move 1/40th x 1/4th or 1/160th = .0025 in.
• Formula for calculating indexing for linear graduations in thousandths of an inch
.00625
N Example: Movement of table .001 in
turns
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6
1
.00625
.001
4 holes on 25-hole circle
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• If lead screw of metric milling machine has pitch of 5mm, 1 turn of index crank would move table 1/40th of 5 mm or 0.125 mm
• Point of toolbit used for graduating generally ground to V-shape
Linear Graduating: cont.
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• Uniformity of line length controlled by accurate movement of crossfeed handwheel
• Uniformity of line width maintained if work held absolutely flat and table height never adjusted
Linear Graduating: cont.
Compound Indexing
Used when no. of div. is out of range of S.I.
It involves in 2 stages
1 By turning crank in one dirn.
2 by turning index plate& crank both in same or reverse direction
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Procedure
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Index Head Parts• Swiveling block
• Mounted in base enables headstock to be tilted from 5º below horizontal to 10º beyond vertical
• Spindle• Mounted in swiveling block with 40-tooth
worm wheel, meshes with worm• Worm
• Right angle to spindle, connected to index crank
• Direct indexing plate• Engaged by pin and attached to front of
spindle