Chucks & Jaws

KERN Microtechnik, a machine manufacturer based in Bavaria, introduced an upgrade of their KERN Micro: An integrated work piece changer.

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.

Manufactured from certified 4140 heat treated steel and shipped with an MSDS to verify, Dillon Jaw Nuts and Keys reportedly provide superior wear resistance, impact resistance, higher tensile strength, and extended jaw nut life compared to jaws made from case hardened 1018 steel.

ERI America introduces hydraulic chucks from WTE Präzisionstechnik GmbH.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. specializes in developing custom solutions for difficult problems. In this case, the customer needed grip on the IDs of CVT transmission sheaves for runout inspection. To this end, Northfield developed the Model 625 sliding-jaw air chuck (0.0001" TIR) with special top tooling attached.

NT Tool offers its high-accuracy hydraulic chucks in the slim-bodied PHC-S holder ideal for use in tight spaces.

Aerotech's PlanarDLA integrated, open-frame stages have high dynamics and exceptional geometric performance in a low-profile package.

Euro-Tech Corp. says MyTec Hydraclamp expansion tools are the optimal connecting link between workpiece and machine.

VariMill GP (General Purpose) is the latest in WIDIA's "Vari" family of tools, which extends to VariDrill and VariTap.

Dillon aluminum full grip jaws, available from 5 to 24 inches in diameter, are ideal for machining of thin walled parts.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. specializes in developing custom solutions for difficult problems.

With among the highest levels of transmittable torque due to a more compact design, featuring a 40 percent thicker front-wall cross-section, the new HydroForce HT universal hydraulic chuck from Kennametal is a cost-effective chucking solution that simplifies inventory while maximizing tool life and machining results for milling, drilling, reaming, and other rotating applications, according to the company.