Lathe Chuck: Precision Workpiece Clamping for Lathe Operations

In general engineering and also in automotive, lathe chucks are used as a clamping device fixed on the spindle of the lathe. They are used in working with the pieces that need turning, facing, and threading done on them. The modern type of chucks come with jaws that need to move radially to grasp the parts. So, besides the 3-jaw self-centering design, there are more complicated 4-jaw independent adjustment types. Key specifications that include clamping range such as from 10 to 300mm and repeatability of ±0.003mm, which are also maximum speeds up to 6000 rpm, are vital for high speed models in aerospace, automotive and general machining.