MTS, ATS and BTS Tailstocks

MTS, ATS and BTS Tailstocks

The ITI-Exact MTS, ATS and BTS tailstocks accommodate many of Indexing Technologies Inc.'s non-lifting indexing and NC rotary tables when heavy and/or long piece parts are being machined.

September 1, 2015

The ITI-Exact MTS, ATS and BTS tailstocks accommodate many of Indexing Technologies Inc.'s non-lifting indexing and NC rotary tables when heavy and/or long piece parts are being machined.

Tailstocks from the MTS and ATS series are typically used when machining long slender piece parts on a machining center, milling or grinding machine. The MTS models are actuated via an operator rotating the hand wheel until the required pressure is reached, while the ATS has an air or hydraulic cylinder attached, providing more automated operation.

The heavy-duty BTS series is fitted with a hydraulic distortion-free brake assembly, which is actuated after rotation is completed; this ensures maximum rigidity and accommodates high-cutting loads on the piece parts. This series is also used for heavy loads when several tables are fabricated together to attain a 2-Axis rotary-tilting table assembly.

Glossary terms in this article

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    Powers a grinding wheel or other abrasive tool for the purpose of removing metal and finishing workpieces to close tolerances. Provides smooth, square, parallel and accurate workpi…
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