Collet Chuck suits lathes with programmable barloaders.
Press Release Summary:
Prodyne® Servo Collet Chuck utilizes pull-to-close design that maintains position of barstock against barloader pusher as chuck closes, eliminating need for turret stop for positioning. Models S16, S20, S22, and S26 offer max bar capacity of 1.625, 2.000, 2.225, 2.625 in., respectively. Wedge design provides high grip force regardless of rpm. Features include concentricity adjustment capability, lubrication ports, fixed length, and tapered nose.Original Press Release:
PRODYNE® Servo Collet Chuck Increases Accuracy of Programmable Barloaders
LEXINGTON, KY (September 7, 2004) - Lexair Inc. announces the introduction of the Prodyne® Servo Collet Chuck. The new collet chuck is designed for lathes using programmable barloaders, where extremely accurate positioning of the barstock is required. The chuck utilizes a patented "Pull to Close" design that maintains position of the barstock against the barloader pusher as the chuck closes. This eliminates the need for a turret stop for positioning.
Other innovative features include a concentricity adjustment capability to further increase accuracy; convenient lubrication ports for ease of maintenance; fixed length collet design; a patented wedge design that provides high grip force regardless of RPM; a tapered nose shape that minimizes tool clearance issues; and a master collet that utilizes "S" style pads. There are four chuck models available - S16, S20, S22 and S26. Maximum bar capacity for the four chuck models is 1.625", 2.000", 2.225", 2.625" respectively.
The ProDyne Servo Collet Chuck is compatible with machines using an A-5, A-6, or A-8 spindle nose, and can be easily mounted using the machine's existing draw tube and actuator. The fixed length means no drawback as the collet closes. This design feature helps improve the efficiency of dual and sub spindle machines and barfeeder applications.
Lexair is a manufacturer and marketer of hydrodynamic bar feed systems; magazine style short bar loaders; collet chucks and collet workholding systems.
For more information, contact Lexair, Inc., 2025 Mercer Road, Lexington, KY 40511, (859) 255-5001, FAX (859) 255-6656, www.LexairInc.com
Lexair, Inc. is represented in Canada by: SMS Machine Tools, Ltd.
Steve Breslin
LEXAIR, INC.
859-255-5001
sbreslin@lexairinc.com
