Chucks

Chucks comprise a category of universal holding devices used in turning applications, capable of interior diameter or outer diameter (ID or OD) clamping. Chucks feature two to eight jaws, catered to fit the shape of the workpiece. Lathe chucks can be mounted vertically, horizontally, or inverted, and are operated either manually, electrically, hydraulically, or pneumatically. Along with standard jawed chucks, magnetic, electrostatic, and vacuum chucks also exist for custom applications.

Chucks: Articles

Faster Throughput = Faster ROI

SMW Autoblok MM e-motion chuck

Getting the most out of your shop’s tool and workholding products leads to increases in uptime.

Getting the most out of your shop’s tool and workholding products leads...

To Balance, Or Not To Balance? Toolholders, That Is

Big Kaiser

It’s time for machine tool builders and machining companies to shelf the long-standing ISO 1940-1 standard in favor of ISO 16084:2017. Not only is balancing tools rarely necessary, it can also be risky.

It’s time for machine tool builders and machining companies to shelf the...

As Machine Technology Advances, The Chuck Must Follow

Schunk’s 3-jaw universal ROTA THW Plus power chuck

Just as the right workholding can improve your bottom line, inappropriate workholding can eat into profits. Make sure the chuck that came with your lathe isn’t keeping the machine from delivering the throughput and increased capacity it’s capable of.

Just as the right workholding can improve your bottom line, inappropriate workholding...
Chucks: Products

New Workholding Products for Large Parts Offers Increased Flexibility

HWR Workholding USA, SOLIDGrip MAXX, SOLIDBolt FLEXX, Thomas Saur, SOLIDLine, tombstone plates, pyramids, mounting plates, workholding, machine tools, vises, risers, chucks, pyramids

HWR Workholding USA’s new products include the SOLIDGrip MAXX for large workpieces, and SOLIDBolt FLEXX for direct integration with pallets and tables of select machine tool builders, among others.

HWR Workholding USA’s new products include the SOLIDGrip MAXX for large workpieces,...
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