1. MOUNTING
CHECK YOUR MOUNTING
It is your lathe station or CNC-machine, that decides which mounting you need.
Usually, the information can be found written on your lathe station or in the manual.
If not, it can be measured easily.
See the most common mounts below.
FRONT MOUNTING FLANGE
DIN55026 - Front mounting
CAMLOCK FLANGES
DIN55029 - Direct mounting
BAJONET FLANGER
DIN55027 - Direct mounting
1. LATHE CHUCKS
3-JAWS OR 4-JAWS?
The most common lathe chucks are either 3-jaw or 4-jaw and refers
to the amount of jaws that the workpiece can be clamped with.
The shape of your workpieces decide what jaw-type is needed.
STEEL OR CAST IRON?
Steel is recommended for high speed machining eg. CNC-machines.
Cast iron is recommended for general use.
3-JAW LATHE CHUCKS
In steel or cast iron
4-JAWS LATHE CHUCKS
In steel or cast iron
3. JAWS
ACCESSORIES FOR LATHE CHUCKS
A lathe chuck is delivered with 1 set of outside and 1 set of inside jaws.
If you wish to modify your own jaws, soft jaws can be purchased,
which is available in solid jaws or top jaws.
OUTSIDE JAWS
WHAT TYPE TO USE?
INSIDE JAWS
Inside jaws are used when the workpiece has to be held on the outside. The jaws move in towards the center and clamp on the outside of the workpiece.
OUTSIDE JAWS
Outside jaws are used when the workpiece has to be held on the inside. The jaws move outwards from the center and clamp on the inside of the workpiece.
Still need help?
Don't hesitate to contact me and let me help you find just the right
lathe chuck that fits your machine and needs.
Please note: For easier and faster support,
please send me a mail with a picture of your machine.
