Sunday, November 26, 2006

CNC Collet Chucks offer dead-length operation

With runout guarantee of 0.0003 in. TIR or better, Accu-Length(TM) CNC Collet Chucks include 3J A2-5 and 3J 110 mm small body models designed for sub-spindles, and S-26 A2-5 model that provides 2 5/8 in. gripping capacity for smaller machines. Available accessories include hardened and ground solid collets, emergency collets that can be bored to size, ejectors for sub-spindle part removal, collet stops, and bar seal assembly that protects internal chuck components from coolant and debris.

Royal Products is now offering an expanded line of Accu-Length(TM) CNC Collet Chucks and

accessories. New chuck models include 3J A2-5 and 3J 110mm small body chucks designed specifically for sub-spindles, and an S-26 A2-5 model that provides a large 2-5/8" gripping capacity for smaller machines.

New accessories available for Royal's line of Accu-Length(TM) Collet Chucks include; hardened and ground solid collets for high accuracy second-operation work, emergency collets that can be bored to size by the user, ejectors for sub-spindle part removal, collet stops, and a bar seal assembly that protects the internal chuck components from coolant and debris.

All Royal Accu-Length(TM) Collet Chucks offer dead-length operation. With this arrangement, the collet is fixed within the chuck bore and a tapered sleeve pushes forward over the collet to compress it, resulting in precise Z-axis positioning of the workpiece.

Royal Accu-Length(TM) Collet Chucks are suitable for both mam and sub-spindle applications and have a runout guarantee of 0.0003" TIR or better. The low-profile nose geometry has been optimized for tool clearance while maintaining high strength and rigidity. Royal CNC collet chucks are priced up to 30% less than other leading brands, and each chuck includes a custom-machined drawtube connector for hassle-free installation.