Walter 28" Rotary Table - Tilting & Swiveling - RIS-500K5 - German Made

1982 Walter RIS-500K5 Precision Rotary Tilting Table

Serial Number: 2544 | 28" (711 mm) Diameter | Made in Germany

Overview

The RIS-500K5 is a premium dual-axis workholding solution engineered for heavy-duty milling, boring, and layout operations. Manufactured during Walter’s "Golden Era" of manual tooling, this unit features a full 360° rotation and a high-precision tilting mechanism, allowing for complex 5-sided positioning in a single setup.

The massive 1,400 lb cast-iron body acts as a vibration sink, making it the ideal platform for high-accuracy aerospace and automotive tooling. With serial number 2544, this table has been seasoned for over four decades, ensuring that the internal metallurgy is incredibly stable.

Technical Specifications

• Year of Manufacture: 1982
• Table Diameter: 28" (711 mm)
• Rotary Axis: 360° Manual with precision vernier scale
• Tilting Axis: 0° to 90° (Vertical to Horizontal)
• T-Slots: 8 Radial T-slots for versatile clamping
• Construction: High-tensile, seasoned cast iron
• Precision: German-built worm gear assembly for minimal backlash
• Weight: Approximately 1,400 lbs (635 kg)

Key Features & Dealer Benefits

• Oversized 28" Surface: One of the largest manual tables available, accommodating baseplates and heavy castings that typical 16" or 20" tables cannot support.
• Indestructible Rigidity: The heavy-duty German casting provides a rock-solid foundation, maintaining sub-micron accuracy even under aggressive cutting loads.
• Dual-Axis Precision: Independent mechanical locks for both rotation and tilt ensure the workpiece stays exactly where you set it.
• Legacy Reliability: Built with standardized bearings and high-visibility scales, making this unit far easier to maintain and read than older vintage models.

Dealer Note: Finding a Walter table in this size and from this specific production era is increasingly rare. It is an ideal asset for any shop needing CNC-level rigidity with the intuitive control of a manual setup.