Multi-Lock Chucks

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Nikken conducted benchmark surveys in 2004 to compare its CNC rotary tables and tooling systems against competitors. The aim was to provide data to assist machine tool manufacturers and precision engineers in purchasing decisions. The results, known as 'First Place Reports', were made available in 2005.

Catalogue Evaluation
Nikken's product catalogues offer detailed technical specifications for their Multi-lock milling chucks, including accuracy, taper contact, clamping force, and maximum running speeds. Competitors like BIG Daishowa and Showa Micron do not provide as comprehensive information.

Test Cut Evaluation
Radial Test: This test assessed chuck rigidity by increasing radial step over under different conditions. Nikken and BIG Daishowa chucks showed superior performance.
Slot Test: Conducted to evaluate chuck strength by increasing axial depth until vibrations occurred. Nikken chucks demonstrated the best strength characteristics.
Tool Life Test: Evaluated tool wear during radial machining. Nikken chucks resulted in the least tool wear, highlighting their rigidity and strength.

Summary of Test Data
Nikken's Multi-Lock chucks consistently performed well in terms of rigidity, strength, and tool wear impact, offering excellent value. Detailed test results are available from Nikken.

Conclusion
Nikken's Multi-Lock milling chucks are positioned as the top choice for rigidity, strength, performance, and value, outperforming competitors in all tested areas.

Catalog excerpts

F1RST PLACE REPORTS Mullttii--llocck miilllliing cchucckkss M U L T I – L O C K M I L L I N G C H U C K S Multi-lock chucks - who’s in First Place and why. Your choice of milling chuck can affect your performance!

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MULT I - LOCK MILLING CHUCKS In 2004 market-leading CNC rotary table and advanced tooling system supplier, Nikken, carried out a series of benchmark surveys across its range of products.These surveys, conducted separately on CNC rotary tables, tool holders, tooling and measuring equipment - compared and tested Nikken products against those of its main competitors in the market. The primary objective behind the benchmarking surveys was to provide machine tool manufacturers and precision engineers with relevant, comparative and quantifiable data to help them in their future purchasing decisions....

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First for rigidity First for strength First for performance First for value Nikken milling chucks - are in First Place Nikken Kosakusho UK Limited, Precision House, Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, S61 4RL TEL: +44 (0)1709 366306 FAX: +44 (0)1709 376683 [email protected] www.nikken-world.com SUMMARY OF TEST DATA In all 3 tests (radial, axial and tool life) the Nikken standard Multi-Lock performed consistently high in terms of rigidity, strength and its impact on tool wear and as such represents excellent value. Full test details and results can be obtained...

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