Chucks & Jaws

The mid-size diameter and adaptability to custom fixture designs make the Unilock 138 series BIG Kaiser's best-selling round chuck workholding solution. Now come two new additions to the 138 series that make it an even more powerful and versatile solution for demanding workholding scenarios—the ESM 138 Turbo and the ERGO 138.

Mass production components always present challenges: planning the machine installation site, linking machines and coordinating cycle times all to achieve the perfect combination of quality and cost efficiency. The larger the workpiece the more demanding the planning process for the manufacturing set-up. However, optimizing the production of such parts, for example by reducing expensive automation components or reducing the process chain to just a few machines, can drastically cut costs. EMAG's VLC 800 vertical turning center for chucked parts up to 800mm is a production system that combines all these benefits in a single machine thanks to its integrated automation systems.

The Eldorado M75-30T from Kays Engineering Inc. is a twin-spindle gundrilling machine widely used for the manufacture of orthopedic implants, including femur nails and bone screws.

Lexair's new Model 16C wrench-operated collet chuck has an integral A2-5 nose to accommodate standard 16C collets up to 1.625", as well as bolt-on closing rings and ID mandrels.

With the HighTorque Chuck (HTC) with narrow contour, MAPAL has succeeded in combining the benefits of the hydraulic expansion technology with the 3° back taper known from the shrink chuck.

Techniks says its MagVISE workholding chucks are fast, reliable and save 50-60 percent on setup time.

Northfield designed a special version of its Model DPH-500 diaphragm chuck (.000010" TIR) with custom top tooling attached.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. introduces a new small-diameter indexable rough boring solution for a range not previously available.

Dillon Manufacturing introduces full grip jaws made of 1018 CR steel from 6 inches to 15 inches in diameter, with heights of 2, 4, and 6 inches.

Doosan has expanded its range of Puma GT series turning centers with four new models: the Puma GT2600, GT2600M, GT2600L and GT2600LM.

SMW Autoblok's newest air chuck design is the BIG BORE BB-EXL-SC2G.

Tongtai's newest MT series lathes were developed for improving cycle times and turning processes for the automotive industry where small parts are typically made within 60 seconds.