Diaphragm Chuck features specialty application adapters.

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Model DPH-400W 4 in. dia diaphragm chucks feature stops with 3 small air detect holes for part seating conformation - air is pumped through holes, and when part rests on the stop air pressure rises, tripping pressure switch that starts machining process. Four clover adapters have grooves for CAM follower to snap into to orient chuck when stopped, and 8 passage rotary union actuates all four chucks independently when mounted to 4 spindle Theilenhaus machine.




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Modified Standard Chucks for Workholding Application



Northfield Precision Instrument Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision workholding air and diaphragm chucks. Northfield manufactures precision air chucks with a guarantee of accuracy within millionths. We have come to be the precision workholding source for air & diaphragm chucks with workholding leadership in accuracy, reliability, repeatability, concentricity, productivity and customer service. Introducing a customized diaphragm chuck with specialty application adapters.

Manufactured in the USA our modified model DPH-400W (4in. dia.) diaphragm chucks has been designed & engineered with special jaws and stops. The stops have (3) small "Air Detect" holes for part seating conformation. Air is pumped through these holes, and when the part rests on the stop, the air pressure rises tripping a pressure switch telling the machine to start machining. The (4) clover adapters have grooves for a CAM follower to snap into to orient the chuck when stopped. Up top is an (8) passage rotary union to actuate all four chucks independently. Please call for further explanation. These are mounted to a (4) spindle Theilenhaus machine.

The world's most accurate air and diaphragm chucks for any lathe, boring machine or grinder or VMC. Models include through-hole, high-speed and quick-change chucks. Available in SAE or metric, in chuck sizes from 3" (76mm) to 18" (457mm). Accuracies of 0.001" to 0.00001" (0.254m) guaranteed. Manufacturing applications for air & diaphragm chucks include, but are not limited to, turning, grinding, boring, milling, measuring, inspection, material handling, robotics, CNC, EDM. All machines - rotating, stationary, vertical, horizontal. Universal workholding - internal, external, thin-wall, rigid.

One competitive price for complete workholding system including chuck, top jaws, custom made air tube assembly, rotary joint, hoses, operating valve and accessory kit. No hidden extras. We welcome your global inquiries and offer our website in multi languages to include German, French, Spanish, Japanese and Brazilian Portugese.

Custom workholding chucks, jaws and fixtures are available and FREE engineering and technical assistance is offered. Contact Northfield Precision Instrument Corp., 4400 Austin Blvd., P. O. Box 550, Island Park, NY 11558-0550.

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