Lathe chucks are clamping devices used to securely hold and center workpieces on a lathe during machining. Their jaws transmit torque and keep the part stable during rotation, helping reduce runout and vibration in turning and drilling operations.
Available options include 3-jaw self-centering, 4-jaw independent, and collet-style chucks, with various diameters, mounting threads/adapter backplates, hardened jaws, and high-grip designs, from Insize, Mitutoyo & PCE.
When selecting, consider maximum clamping capacity, workpiece geometry, and the accuracy and changeover speed required for your process.
