Indexing Fixture

I built this fixture for the sole purpose of making some Module Gears for an older packaging machine, The gears are #3 Module with 30 teeth, The gears are like $450.00 each from OEM. So I gave a price and got the job.

When I had my business a few years back I had a dividing head and all that great stuff for indexing and so on, When I sold my business all that stuff went with it. Instead of buying all that over again I decided to make this fixture just for gears and things of that nature that require indexing.

The arbor I made for it has a 1.000" diameter end with a 1"-14 thread for securing anything with a 1.000" hole, Later on I'm going to make another arbor that I can put my 4" 3-jaw chuck on.

I have quiet a few #1 Module gears that I use for the indexing, These gears are new, Like I said I have a ton of them, So Indexing will not be an issue, I'll be using a #1 Module 30 tooth gear for this application.

Both arbor supports are split on one side to aid in clamping the arbor tightly after indexing

I built the entire unit from 1" thick C.R.S Flat, There are 2 reamed holes in the plate for two 5/8" dowel pins which locate the fixture on the mill table and two 9/16" holes as well for clamping the plate down with T-Nuts.

In my next thread I'll show the R8 shank gear cutter arbor that I will make, Plus the gear being cut

I think it came out pretty good, I'm thinking about painting the fixture with grey hammered paint but that hasn't been decided yet, I like the ground finish to so it's going to be a toss up.

Below are some photos
As always thanks for looking and happy machining

Doug

Attachment 4919

Above photo of all the ground plates

Attachment 4920

Above is a photo of the indexing pin housing

Attachment 4921

Above showing the indexing configuration

Attachment 4922

Assembled

Attachment 4923

Above photo showing the locating pins

Beautiful, simple design and workmanship Doug! I always appreciated that you add CAD drawings associated with a build. Thank you for sharing...Terrific! Looking forward to the R8 arbor. ~PJ

Doug, nice design and workmanship. All the great photos, description and drawings makes it easier to understand the tool. Thank you, Paul Jones

Thanks Doug! I've added your Indexing Fixture to our Machining category, as well as to your builder page: rossbotics' Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Great Work , I am kind of a self taught beginner in the machining - can you possibly have those plans in a PDF format ? I would luv to try and make one my self and see if I can come even close to your quality machine work . Thanks, Mike (shootur44)

Great Work , I am kind of a self taught beginner in the machining - can you possibly have those plans in a PDF format ? I would luv to try and make one my self and see if I can come even close to your quality machine work . Thanks, Mike (shootur44)

Thanks for the compliment Mike
All you have to do is right click each drawing or picture and save it

Thanks Again

Doug

Hi Doug,

Congratulations - your Indexing Fixture is 'Tool of the Week'!

Just confirm your email address (via PM), and I'll get a $25 gift card out to you. You can do GiftRocket, PayPal, Amazon, or bitcoin if you like.

Nice work on being our first 6-Time Tool of the Week winner! :rocker:

Congrats Doug! An inspiring body of work you've shared. Think I see the golden tool box in your future. :clapping::hattip: ~PJ

If it is possible I would love to see a set of drawings on this Magnificent little index... any chance?

Doug, did you make a set of plans? would like a copy.....:O)

No Capt. I didn't make a set of plans for that one, seams as though I should, your about the 6th person to ask

Thanks for asking
Doug

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Originally Posted by rossbotics

I built this fixture for the sole purpose of making some Module Gears for an older packaging machine, The gears are #3 Module with 30 teeth, The gears are like $450.00 each from OEM. So I gave a price and got the job.

When I had my business a few years back I had a dividing head and all that great stuff for indexing and so on, When I sold my business all that stuff went with it. Instead of buying all that over again I decided to make this fixture just for gears and things of that nature that require indexing.

The arbor I made for it has a 1.000" diameter end with a 1"-14 thread for securing anything with a 1.000" hole, Later on I'm going to make another arbor that I can put my 4" 3-jaw chuck on.

I have quiet a few #1 Module gears that I use for the indexing, These gears are new, Like I said I have a ton of them, So Indexing will not be an issue, I'll be using a #1 Module 30 tooth gear for this application.

Both arbor supports are split on one side to aid in clamping the arbor tightly after indexing

I built the entire unit from 1" thick C.R.S Flat, There are 2 reamed holes in the plate for two 5/8" dowel pins which locate the fixture on the mill table and two 9/16" holes as well for clamping the plate down with T-Nuts.

In my next thread I'll show the R8 shank gear cutter arbor that I will make, Plus the gear being cut

I think it came out pretty good, I'm thinking about painting the fixture with grey hammered paint but that hasn't been decided yet, I like the ground finish to so it's going to be a toss up.

Below are some photos
As always thanks for looking and happy machining

Doug

Attachment 4919

Above photo of all the ground plates

Attachment 4920

Above is a photo of the indexing pin housing

Attachment 4921

Above showing the indexing configuration

Attachment 4922

Assembled

Attachment 4923

Above photo showing the locating pins

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I didn’t see the drawings for this build. Can you surect me to the proper place?


Michael

There are no drawings for this build, maybe later, thanks for asking

Doug

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Originally Posted by rossbotics

There are no drawings for this build, maybe later, thanks for asking

Doug

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Sorry, I just read other posts that mentioned drawings. I was just assuming there were some. Thanks anyway.

Michael

Hi Doug,

That is a very nicely made indexing fixture. I like the spring pin locating mechanism. A wonderful addition to your collection I am sure!