AUTOMATION OF INDEXING HEAD FOR MILLING MACHINE
Amruta Pasarkar, S. Balaguru, Ashok Choudhary, Mayur Dedwal, Rushikesh Dandale · 2023
Indexing heads are widely used in milling machines for cutting complex shapes. The process of indexing the head manually can be time-consuming and error prone. Therefore, this paper proposes the automation of the indexing head for milling machines using a stepper motor and a microcontroller. The proposed system provides high precision and reduces the setup time required for indexing the head. The system is designed and implemented using open-source hardware and software tools. The experimental findings demonstrate that the suggested system is reliable and accurate, and it can significantly improve the efficiency of milling operations.