Product Description
Airtech collet chucks are typically "dead-length" type, meaning the workpiece doesn't move axially when clamped. They are actuated by a rear-mounted hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder via a drawtube that passes through the spindle. This axial motion converts to a radial clamping force on the workpiece through a collet. This design ensures consistent part location and high repeatability
Key Features and Benefits
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High-Speed Machining: Made from high-grade alloy steel with hardened and ground sliding surfaces, AIRTECH collet chucks are designed for accurate and long service life at high RPMs.
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Precision and Repeatability: They provide excellent concentricity, which is essential for maintaining tight tolerances and achieving superior surface finishes. The dead-length design prevents the workpiece from being pulled into or pushed out of the chuck, ensuring precise end-stop location.
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Self-Adjusting Mechanism: These chucks have a self-adjusting ability to accommodate minor diameter variations in bar stock.
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Versatility: They can be supplied with various collet types (e.g., steel or rubber flex collets) to hold a wide range of workpiece sizes and shapes.
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Durability and Longevity: A built-in lubrication facility helps ensure a long, trouble-free life for the chuck, reducing maintenance and downtime.