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Custom Workholding Solutions for Precision Grinding Applications

Custom Workholding Brief

As an international leader in turbine and spray paint system design and manufacturing, our customer demands nothing short of excellence in their precision grinding operations. With a reputation as a world leader, they approached us with a specific custom workholding challenge.

 

The Workholding Challenge

The need for a custom workholding solution to securely clamp 1″ diameter parts while accommodating a large 1.8″ diameter hub.

Standard workholding options were inadequate for meeting these precise requirements, necessitating a tailored approach to achieve the desired outcome.

Northfield Precision Model 655W Sliding-Jaw Air Chuck
Northfield Precision Model 655W Sliding-Jaw Air Chuck

The Northfield Precision Custom Solution

Drawing upon the capabilities of the Northfield Precision Model 655W Sliding-Jaw Air Chuck with custom sub jaws and changeable inserts, we crafted a solution that surpassed expectations. This custom chuck’s standout feature lies in its large stroke capability. With a total diameter stroke of 0.500″ (0.250″ per jaw), it can reach around large hubs on customer parts, providing a solid foundation for our custom workholding solution.

 

To address the client’s needs, we engineered specific clearances on the sides of the inserts, allowing for seamless side loading of parts between them. This is an innovative approach, coupled with multiple sets of inserts to accommodate four different part sizes. The solution facilitates rapid changeover times while maintaining exceptional repeatability and concentricity, boasting an impressive 0.0001″ T.I.R.

Northfield Precision Model 655W Sliding-Jaw Air Chuck 1
Northfield Precision Model 655W Sliding-Jaw Air Chuck 1

Summary

For precision grinding applications demanding bespoke workholding solutions, Northfield Precision delivers excellence through innovative design and unwavering attention to detail, perfectly suited to the exacting standards of a world leader in spray painting technologies and parts.

Do you have a part that requires a custom workholding solution?

Then reach out to our team

https://www.northfield.com/contact/

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Northfield @ IMTS September 2022, Booth #432090

 

 

We are excited to be part of the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2022. Now live events are back in full swing it’s great to keep the momentum going.

Northfield Precision – Booth #432090

West Building, Level 3

IMTS the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere. Spread over 6 days, 2000+ exhibitors showcasing across 9 pavilions, with Keynotes and Industry Networking Sessions, IMTS 2022 looks set to be a fantastic event.

Northfield Team Exhibition Stand

Expect a warm welcome at the show. Here are just some of the products that we will have on display…

If you would like to grab some time with an engineer at the show. Just hit contact and let us know you are coming.

Pressure Lok™

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The Pressure-Lok™ air chuck is charged with air by a special handle and holds air pressure for 3 weeks. Ideally implemented in machining operations that do not have access to a continuous air supply. The quick connect fitting is compatible with all Northfield chucks and the air pressure can be altered between 5 & 80 P.S.I..

 

Balancing Chucks

Northfield Balancing Chucks

Northfield is the world’s premier manufacturer of ultra-precision balance chucks for prop shafts. These chucks feature the highest accuracy, shortest hung mass, highest rpm, and fastest most accurate changeover in chucks that weigh less than half that of our competitors.

 

Custom Projects

Model Big Red Custom Chuck
Machining close tolerance power tool parts Simultaneous use of customs chucks
  • We can customise any of our chucks to meet your specific needs. Check out some of our recent custom projects here.

 

Classic Products

  • Northfield Collet Chucks provide simple work holding applications for a variety of part sizes that require a significant amount of clamp force.
  • Northfield Precision Air Chucks, also known as sliding jaw chucks, are the benchmark for high precision quality, efficient, and easy to use air chucks.
  • Northfield Diaphragm Chucks are the most accurate chucks in the world and are the fastest to open and close out of all of the chuck types

 

You will find us in West Building, Level 3 —Booth #432090. We look forward to welcoming you.

 

If you would like to grab some time with an engineer at the show. Just hit contact to let us know you are coming.