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Index head
RTE 165
Item no. 335 6365
RTU 165
Item no. 335 4165

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Index head RTE 165 Item no. 335 6365 RTU 165 Item no. 335 4165...
  • Page 2 Refers to situations that could cause injury to persons, damage to the product and/or the surroundings or financial loss - or refers to an easier or better way of carrying out operations. ATTENTION: Do not smoke! Also avoid fire and naked flames. © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Extras............................11 Tailstock............................. 11 Indirect dividing attachment ....................... 12 9.2.1 Pitch circle table for RTE 165 / RTU 165 with worm transmission ratio 1:90 ......13 9.2.2 Mounting the indexing disks and performing divisions ............... 14 Maintenance ..........................14 Warranty ........................... 15 Troubleshooting ........................
  • Page 4: Scope Of Application

    Edition 30/05/2008 Scope of application The index heads RTE 165 and RTU 165 are used as accessories for milling and drilling machines and for other metal working machines. The index head is required for manufacturing workpieces on which you have to do milling or drilling work with certain divisions (gearwheels, spline shafts, squares, etc.).
  • Page 5: Extent Of Supply And Accessories

    Fixing plate RTE / RTU ........................335 4166 Height-adjustable tailstock RST 2 for RTE / RTU ................335 6157 Indirect dividing attachment IT 200, only for RTU 165 ..............335 6205 © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 6: Dimensions Rte 165

    Operating manual index heads Edition 30/05/2008 Dimensions RTE 165 156.2 Dimensions RTU 165 © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 7: Cleaning The Index Head

    - do not put them with normal refuse! Control elements Control elements RTE 165 1. Notch lever 2. 360° dial on the index head 3. Quick-action clamping lever 4. Fastening screws (3 pcs.) 5. 3-jaw chuck © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 8: Control Elements Rtu 165

    3-jaw chuck 10. Fastening screws (3 pcs.) The handle for the handwheel is contained in the enclosed cardboard box together with the index plates and has to be mounted! © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 9: Using The Index Head

    (3). Fit the covering flange again. The indexing bolt will now only engage in the notches of the notch plate. © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 10: Dividing By Degrees

    6.2.2 Index head RTU 165 Shifting may be carried out in the same way as with the RTE 165, i.e. using the 360° dial. Proceed as with the RTE 165 index head. ATTENTION:The worm must be disengaged (turning the handwheel has no effect) to prevent it...
  • Page 11: Detaching The 3-Jaw Chuck

    (2) from the front and transfer it. Finally, fasten the safety screw again. Extras We recommend the use of original OPTIMUM accessories: Tailstock Height-adjustable tailstock RST 2 (approx. 103 - 166mm), item no. 335 6157 © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 12: Indirect Dividing Attachment

    The most common divisions (from 2 to 24) may be produced by "direct dividing" using the master index plate – for some divisions, more than one solution is given. © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 13: Pitch Circle Table For Rte 165 / Rtu 165 With Worm Transmission Ratio 1:90

    Operating manual index heads Edition 30/05/2008 9.2.1 Pitch circle table for RTE 165 / RTU 165 with worm transmission ratio 1:90 A -28 2 16/28 A -44 1 16/44 B -63 2 36/63 B -99 1 36/99 22.5 B -67...
  • Page 14: Mounting The Indexing Disks And Performing Divisions

    Only good care will ensure constant working quality of all components. After every use of the index head, all bright machine parts must be lightly lubricated! Use a non-corrosive lubricating oil. © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Quick-action holding fixture still locked Release quick-action holding fixture head Notch lever still engaged Disengage notch lever Worm transmission Worm not completely swivelled in Swivel worm with indicator ring slack completely © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 16: Exploded Views

    Covering flange 0335636515 Screw 0335636535 Holding fixture 0335636516 Holding fixture 0335636536 Spring 0335636517 Dowel pin 0335636537 "0 mark“ label 0335636518 Stud for quick-action 0335636519 holding fixture Rivet for label 0335636520 © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 17: Rtu 165 (Worm)

    0335416507 Eccentric bush 0335416508 Ring 0335416509 Dial support 0335416510 Locking screw (w/o illustration) 0335416511 Indicator ring 0335416512 Graduated collar 0335416513 Handwheel 0335416515 Screw and washer 0335416516 Thrust bearing 0335416525 © by OPTIMUM Maschinen Germany GmbH. All rights and errors reserved.
  • Page 18 The contents of this operating manual are the exclusive property of OPTIMUM Maschinen GmbH. The description has been compiled to the best of our knowledge and understanding. The operating manual is only intended for the operating organization and its personnel. No part of this description may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form whatsoever, without written authorisation from OPTIMUM Maschinen GmbH.

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