Rotary table

nounStandard termMachine Shop

A precision workholding device that rotates a part to exact angular positions.

A heavy, flat fixture mounted to a mill table that rotates around a vertical or horizontal axis. It is driven by a precision worm gear and handwheel, allowing a machinist to cut arcs, machine circular features, or drill bolt hole circles at precise degree intervals.

Heard on the job

Bolt the rotary table down and dial it in so we can cut this radial slot.

Also heard as

  • rotab