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CNC Milling Chucks Ease Tool Changes, Reduce Downtime

The Überchuck precision CNC milling chuck from Albrecht uses a two-stage clamping mechanism to increase gripping torque, rigidity and damping.

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The Überchuck precision CNC milling chuck (formerly the Albrecht Power Chuck) from Albrecht uses a two-stage clamping mechanism to increase gripping torque, rigidity and damping. According to the company, these characteristics enable more efficient and aggressive cutting, increase tool life, offer easier and faster tool changes, and reduce downtime.

 
The milling chucks are available in three gripping ranges: 1/8" to 9/16", 1/8" to 3/4", and 3/4", to 1 1/4". All are coolant-ready and pressure rated to 1,400 psi. Each chuck is dynamically balanced for high-speed operation and said to run within 0.00012" TIR or better at 2.5 × diameter.

 

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