Forkardt

SOFT-TOUCH® Chucking System

Distortion-free workholding is now possible with the introduction of Forkardt’s SOFT-TOUCH® chucking system.

The unique design of this chuck allows clamp fingers to actually conform to a part’s natural, as processed contour. Coupled with regulated clamping pressure, the resulting force dynamics actually give rigidity to fragile and delicate parts. Manufacturers of these parts now have a workholding solution for secure clamping and location without part deformity or distortion.

Applications

• Thin walled parts where distortion is a concern
• Aluminum die cast
• Automotive and Aerospace components

Benefits

• Minimal distortion on workholding of fragile and delicate parts because of inherent force dynamics
• Higher cutting speeds and increased tool penetration due to increased part rigidity.
• Improved concentricities on secondary operations where our standard collet is used.
• Higher productivity through fewer part rejects and potentially less need for re-chucking operations.

Features

• Easy replacement of clamp fingers due to individual mounting to the chuck body.
• Lightweight design has minimal reaction to centrifugal forces at high rotational speeds.
• Variable adjustment of input actuation for fine tuning of clamping pressures.