Redefining Productivity

KITAGAWA lathe chucks – trusted by industry leaders for 70 years.

Workholding offers a starting point in your search for productivity gains. But if you stop there, you’re leaving money on the table.

That’s why Kitagawa-NorthTech has developed a “big picture” methodology that taps workholding productivity opportunities throughout the manufacturing process. We call it Redefining Productivity.     Read more »

Kitagawa-NorthTech offers the highest level of quality and versitality in custom design and manufacturing of high performance workholding solutions for CNC lathe and turning centers.  As a world leader in workholding solutions, the majority of major lathe manufacturers chose Kitagawa-NorthTech solutions as original equipment. Kitagawa-NorthTech delivers comprehensive product offerings including standard three-jaw chucks, quick change chucks, custom engineered workholding solutions, super large bore chucks, steady rests and more!
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Modern Machine Shop Featured Article – KITAGAWA Quick-Change Chucks

“At this Chicago-area manufacturer, quick-change chucks from KITAGAWA added to the benefits of moving from multiple setups on multiple machines to producing parts in a single setup on Mazak turn-mills.” – Modern Machine Shop, January 2012 READ ABOUT IT!

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Have questions concerning workholding? Chuck can help!

Q: What is the difference between an S1875 and an S1875-21E rotary hydraulic cylinder?     Answer »

Q: My jaws (i.e., B200 series chucks) are not getting full stroke. How do I correct this?     Answer »

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