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Drum Body

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Technical Definition & Core Assembly

The main cylindrical body of an industrial indexing drum or rotary carousel that holds tooling pockets, fixture stations, or workpiece carriers in a precise circular layout.

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Technical details and manufacturing context for Drum Body

Definition

A drum body is the central structural shell of an industrial indexing drum, rotary carousel, or tool-change magazine used in automated machinery. It provides the rigid circular frame that supports pockets, fixtures, carriers, or station plates and keeps them aligned during repeated indexing motion. In production equipment, the drum body interfaces with bearings, drive shafts, locking mechanisms, sensors, and guard structures so each station can stop accurately for loading, machining, inspection, packaging, or assembly. Common construction uses machined steel, cast iron, or aluminum alloy depending on load, speed, cleanliness, and corrosion requirements. Buyers should confirm bore geometry, station count, balance grade, surface treatment, bearing fit, runout tolerance, and mounting pattern against the specific machine design.

Working Principle

During operation, a motor or actuator rotates the drum body through a defined indexing angle. The housing, shaft, and bearing supports keep the rotating mass concentric, while a brake or locking mechanism holds each station at the required stop position. Fixture pockets or carrier plates mounted around the drum present parts or tools to the next process step. The drum body must resist torsional loads, maintain dimensional stability, and keep station-to-station position error low so downstream sensors, grippers, cutters, or assembly heads can work repeatably.

Common Materials

Machined steel, Cast iron, Aluminum alloy

Technical Parameters

Parameter	Typical range	Notes & selection driver
Outer Diameter	300-1200 mm	Selected by station count and available machine envelope
Station Count	4-48 stations	Number of tooling pockets or carrier positions around the drum
Runout Tolerance	0.02-0.10 mm	Typical control range for precision indexing assemblies
Surface Treatment	anodized, plated, painted, or passivated	Chosen for corrosion resistance and cleaning requirements
Mounting Interface	custom bolt pattern and pilot bore	Must match the drive shaft and bearing support design

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Components / BOM

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Smooth surface that interfaces with bearings or bushings for rotation

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Indexing Features Part
Notches, holes, or teeth that interface with drive mechanisms for controlled rotation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drum body used for?

It forms the rotating structure of an industrial indexing drum or carousel, holding tooling stations, fixture pockets, or workpiece carriers in a repeatable circular arrangement.

Which details should be checked before sourcing?

Confirm station count, bore and pilot geometry, runout tolerance, balance requirements, surface treatment, bearing interface, and the connection to the indexing drive.

Which materials are common?

Machined steel, cast iron, and aluminum alloy are common choices. The best material depends on load, speed, corrosion exposure, cleaning needs, and machine weight targets.

Data Basis

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pressure:	Atmospheric to 1.5 bar
other spec:	Max rotational speed: 30 RPM, Load capacity: 500 kg, Vibration tolerance: 5g
temperature:	-40°C to 120°C

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