What to Look for When Buying a Used Lyndex-Nikken
Nikken rotary tables and tool holders are engineered for decades of service in aerospace, automotive, and ultra-precision shops. Many CNC260 and CNC401 tables in production today were installed in the 1990s and still hold sub-arc-second accuracy. Here is what to verify on any used unit.
On rotary tables, check the worm, bearings, and clamp. Rotate through a full 360 degrees by hand listening for roughness, high spots, or backlash. Measure indexing accuracy with an indicator at the platen. Verify the hydraulic or pneumatic clamp engages firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect seals for oil weeping, particularly on older tables that have seen 24/7 service.
On 5AX tilting trunnions, verify both axes and calibration. The 5AX-130, 5AX-201, 5AX-230, and 5AX-250 rely on the interaction of a rotary axis and a tilt axis. Check rotary accuracy on the B axis platen, then tilt through full range listening for drivetrain noise and verifying clamp engagement. Confirm the servo drive and cable set match your CNC control (Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Okuma, Haas, Brother, or Makino).
On tool holders, inspect the taper, pull stud, and runout. For CAT40, CAT50, BT30, BT40, BT50, HSK-A63, HSK-A100, and HSK-F63 holders, check for galling, fretting, or score marks. Pull studs should be torqued to spec. Verify runout with a test bar: Nikken SK collet chucks are guaranteed within 0.0002" and used units should hold close to that if bearings and collets are in good condition.
Verify compatibility with your spindle and control. Nikken rotary tables ship pre-configured for specific machine interfaces. Confirm the interface package matches your spindle nose, control generation, and amplifier capacity before purchase.
Lyndex-Nikken CNC Rotary Tables
CNC180 & CNC202 Compact Tables
The CNC180 (180mm face) and CNC202 are Nikken's compact single-axis rotary tables for small VMC footprints and high-precision aerospace or medical parts. Common on 30-taper Brother and Haas machines.
CNC260, CNC302 & CNC321 Mid-Range Tables
The CNC260 (260mm face), CNC302, and CNC321 are the most widely installed Nikken tables, found on 40-taper VMCs across automotive, defense, and job-shop markets. Specs include hydraulic brake clamping, worm-and-worm-wheel drive, and sub-arc-second indexing.
CNC401, B350 & B450 Heavy-Duty Tables
The CNC401 (400mm face), B350, and B450 heavy-duty tables handle larger production parts and 50-taper VMC applications, serving aerospace structural components, energy parts, and large automotive castings.
5AX-130, 5AX-201, 5AX-230 & 5AX-250 Tilting Trunnions
The 5AX series turns a 3-axis VMC into a full 5-axis machine. 5AX-130 and 5AX-201 fit smaller VMCs, while 5AX-230 and 5AX-250 deliver larger work envelopes. All feature integrated A/C or B/C rotary axes with matched servos. Widely used on DMG MORI, Mazak, Okuma, Haas, Brother, and Makino machines.
Lyndex-Nikken Tool Holders & Live Tooling
Lyndex-Nikken manufactures milling chucks, SK slim collet chucks (0.0002" guaranteed runout), ER collet chucks, hydraulic holders, shrink-fit holders with induction heaters, Taper Plus dual-contact holders, drill chucks, end mill holders, shell mill holders, and angle heads. Live and static tooling covers turning centers across the major OEMs.
How to Sell Your Used Lyndex-Nikken
Lyndex-Nikken holds strong resale value thanks to Nikken's reputation, the global parts and rebuild network, and the fact that most CNC260/302/401 tables remain production-capable decades after install.
Resell CNC buys used Nikken rotary tables, trunnions, tool holder sets, and live tooling nationwide.
- Contact us with model, serial, machine interface, and photos. Call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com.
- Free appraisal within 24 hours, no obligation.
- Accept the offer and we handle rigging, crating, and transport.
Frequently Asked Questions About Used Lyndex-Nikken
Are used Nikken rotary tables reliable?
Yes. Nikken is the global leader in CNC rotary tables, producing roughly 3,000 units per year. CNC260 and CNC401 tables from the 1990s commonly remain in daily production.
Does Lyndex-Nikken make complete CNC machines?
No. Lyndex-Nikken manufactures tool holders, rotary tables, trunnions, live and static tooling, shrink-fit machines, presetters, and accessories installed on CNC lathes and machining centers worldwide.
What should I inspect on a used Nikken rotary table?
Check the worm and worm wheel for backlash, rotate through full travel listening for roughness, verify clamp engagement, measure indexing accuracy at the platen, inspect seals for weeping, and confirm the servo drive matches your CNC control.
What Lyndex-Nikken models hold their value best?
CNC260 and CNC401 rotary tables, 5AX-201 and 5AX-230 trunnions, and full milling chuck sets. Call (844) 478-8181 for current valuations.
Will a used Nikken rotary table work on my machine?
Nikken tables ship with machine-specific interface packages. A table configured for one Fanuc generation can often retrofit to another, but cross-brand changes need a new interface kit. Confirm compatibility before purchase.
What is the difference between Lyndex and Nikken?
Lyndex Corporation (founded 1979, Glenview IL) was a US toolholding supplier; Nikken Kosakusho Works (founded 1958, Osaka Japan) built tool holders and rotary tables. The two unified under the Lyndex-Nikken name and now operate from Mundelein, IL.
Does Resell CNC offer financing on used Lyndex-Nikken?
Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options so your shop can acquire what it needs without tying up working capital. Call (844) 478-8181 to discuss terms.
How do I sell my used Lyndex-Nikken?
Call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com. We buy Nikken rotary tables, trunnions, tool holder sets, and live tooling nationwide. Free appraisal within 24 hours.