The Rim-Lok collet chucks provides a fast, flexible and cost-effective answer to your workholding needs. Designed with the second and last turning operations in mind, the lightweight, compact design fits most standard CNC lathes and the chuck can be operated by using any common cylinder.
At Forkardt, we manufacture our collet chucks to the highest standard of quality using a proprietary process that considers the material used all the way through the heat treating process. The end result is a high-quality collet with an extensive life, which will reduce collet changeover and downtime. Forkardt collets run with a repeatability of 0.0005″ TIR or better, ensuring that the collet will hold your workpiece consistently throughout your entire machining operation.
Heavy turning or grooving on OD of the part
Roughing
Grinding
Finishing
Stationary machining centers
Accelerates up to speed faster, reducing cycle times and improving productivity
Effect of centrifugal force is less significant, allowing for more consistent clamping force across range of speed
360° support of the part, tightening concentricity, reducing any chance of part slippage and ensuring barstock remains on centerline for concentric re-gripping while being advanced by the bar feeder
Additional grip coverage reduces risk of deformation for tubes and thin-walled parts
Reduced vibration
Quicker set up time
Improved accuracy
Sealed design
High-speed and high grip force
Pull-back actuation for lateral location
Modular design allows for interchangeability