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Custom Diaphragm Chuck meets pneumatic pump industry needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:01 -0500

Designed to meet pneumatic pump application challenges, 3x3 double diaphragm chuck clamps powdered metal gears (11-tooth) and employs upper and lower jaws that flex separately to ensure clamping on pitch line of tapered gears. Workholding air and diaphragm chucks, fixtures, and jaws are engineered to meet requirements of metalworking industry. Specials include standard 450WHS chuck with special jaws, 425 air chuck with sprocket face, and 450 (.0001 in. TIR) with flexing inserts.

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Custom Diaphragm Chuck suits pneumatic pump applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:04 -0500

Custom 3 x 3 double diaphragm chuck clamps 11 tooth powdered metal gears. Upper and lower jaws flex separately to ensure clamping on pitch line of tapered gears. Engineered to meet needs of metalworking industry, they are available in SAE or metric, in chuck sizes from 3-18 in. (76-457 mm) with accuracies of 0.001-0.00001 in. (0.254 mm).

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Sliding Air Jaw Chuck is offered in various configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:25:23 -0500

Developed to grip OD of 9 in. dia helical gears, Pitch Line features pins mounted in loose fitting housing so they can float. Pins pick up pitch diameter, and jaws grip OD of pins. Because pitch is measured over pins, gripping is performed in same manner as measuring. Models include through-hole, high-speed, and quick-change chucks, available in SAE or metric sizes from 3-18 in. (76-457 mm) with accuracies from 0.001-0.00001 in.

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Collet Chucks offer alternative to 3-jaw chucks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:32:25 -0500

Balanced by design for high-speed operations, Accu-Length CNC Collet Chucks expand milling machine and lathe application possibilities. Units are hardened for strength and durability, and less prone to negative effects of centrifugal force than 3-jaw chucks. Master collets contain multiple keyways for fine adjustability, which is useful for second-spindle applications.

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Power Chuck features quick change jaws.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:29:49 -0500

Available in sizes 165, 185, 215, 260, and 315, ROTA THWplus features wedge-bar actuation system for larger through holes and optimal spindle speeds. In less than 60 sec, complete jaw set can be changed with repeatability of less than 0.0005 in. Many combinations of top and base jaws can be utilized to fit any need. To avoid damage to machine and danger to operator, actuation wrench can only be removed when jaw is properly engaged.

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Chucking Systems are available in 2 versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:42 -0500

Model 625, ¼ in. stroke and 6 in. diaphragm Hi-Low chucking systems offer on-the-fly and cycle interrupt methods of chucking. Products allow roughing and finishing of machine parts in one operation. Valve system, connected to sliding jaw air chucks, lets users drop jaw force by stopping spindle, rechucking, then contining machining finish cuts with no distortion. Models are available in SAE or metric in sizes from 3- 18 in., with accuracies from 0.001-0.00001 in.

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Workholding Air Chuck offers 6 jaw force settings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:19 -0500

Able to mount on pallets as work is mechanized at different stations, Model 1000 3-Jaw Chuck is suited for lathes, milling machines, power, and specialty applications. Spring clamp unit features hardened and ground face plate with coolant grooves to flush dirt and chips away. Sub jaw holds pull-down inserts to pull workpiece into face or zero axial location, and, at end of cycle, air opens chuck for parts loader.

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Bar Seals and Adapter Plates suit collet chuck applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:43:05 -0500

With Adapter Plates, users can mount collet chucks and 3-jaw chucks to wide range of spindles. Larger chuck can be mounted on smaller spindle for increased capacity, or smaller chuck can be mounted on larger spindle for increased tool clearance and speed. For applications that produce fines and dust, Bar Seal Assembly can be fitted to Royal S-type collect chucks.

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Diaphragm Chuck is developed for indicator manufacturers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:32:34 -0500

Designed for manufacturers of electronic and mechanical indicators, Model DPH-600 is 6 in., 10,000 rpm, totally sealed, TIR diaphragm chuck with special jaws, stop, and changeable fixtures. It enhances and increases production of machining 2 bores that guide indicator rod. Once side is machined, fixture is turned over, and second side is machined; alignment of 1/10,000 TIR is achieved bore to bore. Accuracies of 0.001-0.00001 in. is ensured.

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Collet Chucks operate on CNC lathes and turning centers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:32:34 -0500

Offering gripping capacities from 1/64-4 in. diameter, Pullback CNC Collet Chucks are guaranteed to run within 0.0003 in. TIR. All chuck components, except drawtube connector, are hardened to Rc 61-63 for rigidity. Available in special and quick-change styles, low-profile chucks are balanced for high-speed operation and are suitable for lathe, milling machine, grinding, and mill turning applications.

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Milling Chucks come in 3 and 2 jaw configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:34:25 -0500

Available in 3, 4, 5, and 6 in. sizes for OD and ID clamping applications, manually actuated Production Milling Chucks integrate with tombstones and pallets for machining centers, milling machines, and grinders. They are clamped and unclamped on top face, enabling more chucks to be ganged together. Chucks feature 2 stage clamping; fast initial jaw stroke for large opening and primary stage to provide high clamping force.

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Workholding Chuck has drawbar activated design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:37:08 -0500

Along with centered pilot for optimized accuracy and repeatability, 4 in. dia drawbar-actuated, pull-down chuck features spring-loaded funnel-shaped base that goes into chuck body with zero clearance sliding fit. Operator pushes part down into funnel, and 2 spring-loaded ball plungers hold part in place. Precision centering power air and diaphragm chucks are available for lathe and milling operations. Accuracies of 0.001-0.00001 in. are guaranteed.

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Diaphragm Chuck has no metal-to-metal moving parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:34:54 -0500

Measuring 5 in. in diameter, Diaphragm Chuck features 1-piece hardened and ground morse taper No. 5 adapter and female morse taper No. 3 in chuck face for stops and other tooling. Unit includes internal hammer to eject morse taper tooling and changeable inserts that repeat to 50 millionths T.I.R. Chuck is suited for high-speed extreme close tolerance grinding and turning.

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Collet Chucks accept ER collets from any manufacturer.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:46:38 -0500

Available with BIG-PLUS interface, ER16 and ER32 Collet Chucks are capable of supplying coolant through spindle or through spindle flange. Model ER16 is available in 2.5, 4, and 6 in. gauge lengths for 40 taper, and 3.5, 5, and 6 in. gauge lengths for 50 tapers, while ER32 chuck is available in 3, 4, and 6 in. gauge lengths for 40 taper and 3.5, 5, and 6 in. gauge lengths for 50 tapers. They are supplied with tool body and collet nut.

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Clamping Chuck suits low profile applications in water.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:39 -0500

Measuring 40 mm tall, Quick Change Clamping Chuck features standard 40 mm clamping knob that can be attached directly to workpieces or fixtures with up to 12 mm thread. It can accept Unilock clamping knobs from top or bottom side, allowing parts to be flipped upside down. Suited for high-torque applications, stainless steel chuck has profile of 150 x 100 mm, and offers accurate positioning of better than .0002 in. repeatable TIR.

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Twin Turret Chucker provides 4-axis ID/OD diameter cutting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:28 -0500

Suited for medium to high-volume production, Model PBS-300TT features rigid box way construction and 3-axis dual hand gantry robot offering carrying capacity of 6.6 + 6.6 lb and conveying diameters up to 7 x 4.7 in. Robot controller facilitates simultaneous multi-axis movement to access front, back, left, and right of traverse axis. Operating at max spindle speed of 3,000 rpm, chucker generates 20 hp at spindle motor. Fanuc 320i-A CNC with decimal positioning control is standard.

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Air Chuck suits driveshaft clamping applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:38:29 -0500

Modified for spring clamp air open, Model 700 features hardened and ground 4140 top jaws that grip OD of drive shaft slip yokes. Chuck jaws have excess material milled away to reduce centrifugal forces, while hardened and ground alloy steel spline driver is mounted to chuck face to facilitate loading and driving of shaft as it spins to 3,500 rpm for balancing. TIR is equal to 1/10,000, cycle time is 60 sec, and accuracies range from 0.0001-0.00001 in.

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Pneumatic Chuck suits boring, milling, lathe applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:25 -0500

Model 1200 air chuck incorporates precision, quick change sub-jaws. Top jaws have tre-panned groove that engages with precision ground bore of sub-jaws. As jaws are tightened, flexible tab expands into tre-panned groove, pulling jaws against ground bore and loading jaws in position with zero play. This results in top-jaw/sub-jaw connection with repeatability to 1/10,000. Chucks are stainless steel and come in 2- and 3-jaw design.

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Low-Profile Radial Pole Chucks have solid top plates.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:44:49 -0500

Suited for OD, ID, and face grinding and turning operations, radial pole chucks feature solid top plate, comprised of steel and brass material, that promotes rigidity and minimizes wear. Products range in size from 6-16 in. dia, with profiles from 2.2-2.9 in., and also come in custom sizes. They offer uniform holding force of 145 lb/in.² and can have central through-hole. Workpieces suited for these chucks are ring-shaped parts, such as bearing races.

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Workholding Chuck features pull down insert.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:36:44 -0500

Model 620CB Air Chuck features precision MT-5 adapter and diesel fuel injection nozzles for OD profile grinding on Tschudin Anglehead grinder. Device has sub-jaws and carbide ball nose shafts mounted on No. 15 taper sleeves. Carbide shafts run concentric to 1/10,000 TIR. Pull down inserts repeat to 1/10,000 TIR and grip nozzle/center base and pull nozzle seat onto nose shaft.

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