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FlexC? Collet Systems for CNC Lathes

FlexC? Collet Systems for CNC Lathes
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TURNING MILLING GRINDING WORKHOLDING ROTARY

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FlexC™ Collet Systems Machine Compatibility and Flexibility The precision-engineered Hardinge® FlexC Collet Systems mount to A2-5, A2-6, A2-8 and select flat-back spindle noses. Pull-back thru-hole, pull-back dead-length® and push-to-close deadlength® styles are available for single and dual-spindle CNC lathes. Collet changeover in less than 10 Seconds. Compare to your current changeover: tandard Collet Chuck: 79 seconds S Chuck Jaws (3): 191 seconds We did the math. Now you make the profit. One spindle mount… a multitude of part diameters. Purchase one spindle mount and interchange...

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Style D–pull-back with thru hole Style D is a pull-back design with a thru hole for bar work. Since there is no work stop in this design, this style is not recommended for chucking parts. Spindle mount, collet and wrench each sold separately. A drawbar linkup must be machined to fit the drawbar of the lathe. See page 7 to request a quote from Hardinge. 42mm* Style D Spindle Mount: Pull-back style with thru-hole Spindle Style Part Number * Limited to machine capacity. 65mm* Style D Spindle Mount: Pull-back style with thru-hole Spindle Style Part Number * Limited to machine capacity. FlexC...

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Style A – pull-back design Style A is a pull-back design with a Dead-length® workstop. The collet draws in the part against a stationary workstop for part length control. You can easily "short grip" parts by machining a special work stop to the desired length. The Hardinge work stop is removable for bar work. Spindle mount, collet and wrench each sold separately. Drawbar linkup must be machined to fit the drawbar of the lathe. See page 7 to request a quote from Hardinge. 42mm* Style A Spindle Mount: Pull-back style with removable dead-length work stop Spindle Style A2-5 A2-6 140mm Part...

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Style DL – push-to-close design Style DL is a push-to-close Dead-length® style with workstop.** The collet and work stop are both stationary in the style DL Dead-Length spindle mount design to provide precise length control of the workpiece. This feature makes it possible to accurately transfer parts from one spindle to the other within .0005" (.0127mm), eliminating problems such as drive default or drag marks on the part. **Workstop is NOT available for the 80mm spindle mount. Spindle mount, collet and wrench each sold separately. Drawbar linkup must be machined to fit the drawbar of the...

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FlexC™ Collets & Accessories Round smooth Round serrated Hexagon serrated Square smooth Emergency style Masters Industry Compatible Manufacturing process control in a dedicated work cell environment Hardinge has invested in the latest vulcanizing machines made by DESMA, a world leader in injection molding technology. The vulcanization process joins the collet segments together as a one-piece unit with a permanent bond. Vulcanized rubber has elasticity for repeated opening and closing over the life of the collet that makes it ideal for a quick-change product. It will not become brittle and...

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Drawbar Linkup Order Form Request for Machine Spindle and Drawbar Information Drawbar Linkups are required for mounting Hardinge Chucks and Collet Adaptation Chucks including the FlexC™ Collet System to CNC lathes. Fill in the requested information and dimensions corresponding to the illustration if you would like Hardinge to machine the drawbar linkup for your specific application. You may contact Hardinge for a preliminary quote prior to filling out this form at 800-843-8801. Company _______________________________________________________________________ Contact Name...

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Hardinge Companies Worldwide North America Hardinge Inc. One Hardinge Drive Elmira, NY 14902-1507 USA General Information: 607-734-2281 Sales Fax: 607.734.8819 Workholding Fax: 607.734.3886 Service: 800.424.2440 web site: www.hardinge.com and www.shophardinge.com Over the years, The Hardinge Group™ steadily diversified both its product offerings and operations. Today, the company has grown into a globally diversified player with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition to designing and building turning centers and collets, Hardinge is a world leader in...

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