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Collet chuck transformed into mandrel or jaw unit
An adaptive jaw system that quickly quickly and cost-effectively transforms a collet chuck into a mandrel and jaw chucking system will be shown at the forthcoming UK MACH 2004 machine tool show.
News from Leader Chuck Systems ( 6 February 2004)
Collet chucks for bar replace multi-bore types
Collet chucks with radial serration grooves replace multi-bore and other styles of collet chucks for higher gripping accuracy in bar-fed turning applications.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (20 January 2004)
Collet chucks changed automatically, on demand
User application article In an integrated pick-up spindle cell demonstration, the automatic, robotic changing of collet chucks will be used to adapt the machines for machining three different components.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (16 December 2003)
Grinding machine collets changed in under 2 min
User application article Special collet-type driver units that provide a change over time of less than two minutes have been developed for a camshaft and crankshaft grinding machine tool builder.
News from Craftsman Tools (10 October 2003)
Tailor-made CNC lathe collets shorten changeovers
Tailor-made for CNC lathes, a collet that overcomes limitations of conventional spring collets can offer a change over time of under 1min when used with a quick change collet chuck.
News from Crawford Collets ( 8 October 2003)
Chuck offers wider versatility and shorter set-ups
Offering a jaw stroke of more than 50mm per jaw, when compared with the typical power chuck of 5mm, a programmable power chuck provides greater versatility and reduction in setting up times.
News from Pratt Burnerd International ( 8 October 2003)
'Collet jaw' chucks offer greater versatility
A 'collet jaw' chuck is more universal than either three-jaw chucks or collets and covers a greater diameter range than conventional collets thus increasing flexibility and cost effectiveness. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec ( 7 October 2003)
One chuck does the work of many
User application article Latest chuck developments for automotive use include one that eliminates the requirement to use several different chucks in one operation and one for milling crankshafts.
News from Pratt Burnerd International (12 September 2003)
Precision chuck matches up to heavy usage
User application article When a critical control product manufacturer required a replacement chuck for a CNC turning machine, a precision product was required to cope with tough metals and harsh environments.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (11 August 2003)
Fixed length collet chucks have no drawback
Fixed length collet chucks have no drawback as the collet closes, which is an important feature for dual spindle and sub-spindle lathes, as well as barfeeding applications.
News from Hydrafeed ( 4 July 2003)
Instrument chucks hold delicate parts for turning
User application article Machining delicate jewellery items from precious metals demands special care, and in terms of workholding it is essential the high-value workpieces are held both safely and securely.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (27 June 2003)
Programmable power chuck reduces set-up times
Programmable power chuck, that provides far greater versatility and a significant reduction in setting up times, will be shown at the UK's Productivity Partnership in the North exhibition.
News from Pratt Burnerd International (23 June 2003)
Precision collet halves changeover times
User application article A precision collet chuck used on a multi-axis CNC lathe has halved changeover times and boosted overall machining efficiency at a manufacturer of precious metal findings, stampings and mounts.
News from Leader Chuck Systems ( 3 June 2003)
Collet supply now includes grinding service
To meet increasing UK demand for automatic lathe collets, a supplier has expanded its facilities and now includes an in-house collet grinding service.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling (21 May 2003)
Machine tool builder relies on best chuck specs
A specialist supplier of turning and milling machines for education and light industrial applications relies on the correct combination of chuck specification, performance and economy.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (12 March 2003)
Chuck offers better bar-feed accuracy
For bar-fed turning use, this chuck is said to be a better alternative to competing multi-bore and other collet systems in terms of gripping accuracy and rigidity.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (25 February 2003)
Birmingham tool maker expands manufacturing
It's not all gloom and doom for a Birmingham based company! A major manufacturer of standard and special collets and feeders is currently expanding its collet and feeder production.
News from Holmes UK (14 January 2003)
Bar feed manufacturer to sell collet chucks
Hydrafeed has been appointed as the new UK agent for the range of Full Bore collet chucks, as well as the Lexair range of collet workholding systems.
News from Hydrafeed (18 December 2002)
Accurate collet chuck helps machine thin discs
User application article The accuracy and reliability of a collet-style chuck enabled the highly accurate machining of 'discs' and secured an overseas order for the machine tool supplier concerned.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (10 December 2002)
Vacuum chucks dramatically reduce disk distortion
First developed for process improvement in the disk drive industry, a range of chucks have no mechanical clamping components, resulting in the elimination of additional inertial clamping forces
News from Techmetric (20 September 2002)
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