Beyond the Chuck Blog
I Have a Kitagawa chuck model B-206A515F, can you please tell me how much the jaws should travel?
Thank you for your question! Each jaw should move 2.75mm, or 5.5mm on diameter.
What is the difference between an S1875 and an S1875-21E rotary hydraulic cylinder?
The base cylinders are the same but by definition the S1875-21E includes a coolant collector and Mori Seiki (machine builder)…
Why can the Y-series and M-series be mounted vertically, but not the F-series or S-series?
Both the Y and M-series cylinder contain lip seals that prevent external leaks, whereas the F and S use a…
Gaining 50% productivity with workholding
Improving profits through increased productivity is downright challenging. However, in order to stay in business, engineers and business owners must take advantage of the opportunities in their manufacturing processes to produce parts better and faster. Join Kitagawa-NorthTech COO Tim Winard for an informational session at the 2010 IMTS show on achieving double-digit productivity gains through work holding improvements. Read more »
My jaws (i.e., B200 series chucks) are not getting full stroke. How do I correct this?
(We will here assume that the cylinder actuating the chuck has the same or more piston stroke as required for…
What is the difference between “direct” and “indirect” chuck mounting?
With a direct mount configuration, the adapter plate is first bolted to the back of the chuck to keep it…
Can I drill and tap into the chuck face?
Yes. See the chuck manual for the appropriate template for appropriate locations and depths.
I’m switching from a B200 (3-jaw) series to BT200 (2-jaw) series chuck of equal size. What do I need to consider?
While you can reuse the existing draw tube, you will need a new chuck adapter plate (i.e., CBT) due to…
