Quick-Change Collet Chuck Doubles as Mandrel
The hybrid Comot-AZ quick-change collet chuck from SMW Autoblok can be used for OD machining and can be transformed into an expanding mandrel for ID clamping using the EMX series.
SMW Autoblok’s hybrid Comot-AZ quick-change collet chuck features industry-standard diameter capacities of 42, 65 and 100 mm to accommodate a variety of workpiece sizes. The company says it is well-suited for bar and tubular stock machining that requires multiple changeovers daily.
The Comot-AZ can be used in three ways: for OD machining using standard collets; for greater accuracy using high-precision collets with Comot-AZ/PA; or as an expanding mandrel for ID clamping using the EMX series.
The chuck can be used for hard turning, gear grinding, drilling, milling and more. It provides low-deformation clamping of thin-walled workpieces and offers a selection of standard collets available in round, square, hexagonal and special configurations as needed.
The optional Comot-AZ/PA is said to enable users to change from a standard collet to a high-precision collet for holding workpieces from 3 to 100 mm with accuracy and repeatability. The EMX series extension mandrel is also available for internal workpiece fixturing.
For automated loading, Comot-AZ provides air sensing to ensure that the part is seated properly before the machine cycle starts. Other advantages include radial fine adjustment and a case-hardened body as well as internal parts for high resistance and long life.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Skiving Long, Slender Parts with Tight Tolerances
Here's a look at one of the oldest and most efficient methods of screw machine production for parts that are long and slender, with close-diameter tolerances and finishes, or parts that require truly spherical radii.
-
The Many Sides of Workholding
Here's a broad look at different ways to approach workholding, from bar feeders to collet chucks to robotics.
-
When Thread Milling Makes Sense
Threading a workpiece is a fundamental metalworking process that every manufacturing engineer takes for granted.