ECONOMIC DESIGN:

DO’s DONT’s

1. Use Standard Components, wherever feasible 1. Do Not make the components that can be
and available. bought.
2. Use Pre-finished materials and Pre-formed 2. Do not perform finishing operations on those
materials portions of fixture where it’s not in contact
with any machining element (part or tool)
3. Keep Tolerances as liberal as possible. Ideally, 4.
keep tolerance on contact surfaces about 30-
50% of the work-piece tolerance.
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CHUCK USAGE:
DO’s
1. Clean and properly lubricate the Chucks;
preferably use vacuum for cleaning and Mb
Graphite Chuck grease for lubrication.
2. Use Rust-preventive coolant to prevent
oxidation.
3. Disassemble and clean the Chuck once every 6
months (once every month if cast iron)
depending on chip size, coolant type and chuck
working hours per shift;
Ensure to remove and replace the worn &
broken parts, if any.
4. Always disconnect the machine from the power
source before installing, inspecting or
lubricating the chuck.
5. ALWAYS remove the chuck key after clamping
or unclamping of parts
6. Inspect the chuck against chip infiltration each
time the work piece is released. Remove all
chips from chuck guide ways and from the jaw
teeth by hand or with a vacuum.
7. ALWAYS Support long work piece machining
with a live/dead centre or with a steady rest.
8. Follow specified torque requirements for all
mounting and jaw bolts.
9. When griping the work piece, keep your hands
away from the chuck jaws
10. Always use supplied eyebolts and proper
support (lifting belts, chains, etc.) when lifting
chucks 10” and larger.
11. Remove all eye bolts (or other lifting devices)
from the chuck body before starting the lathe/
any machine.
DONT’s
1. Do Not use compressed air to clean the Chucks/
for chip removal. Doing so could push chips
deeper into the chuck leading to chuck
damage.
2. Do Not use the chuck key without the safety
spring.
3. Do Not use a chuck wrench extension (cheater
bar) or any other device that extends the chuck
key handle, this can lead to excessive torque
that could damage the chuck or work piece.
4. Do not exceed chuck maximum RPM
specification.
5. Do not touch or handle the chuck when it is
running/ rotating.
6. Do not start the machine with the safety door
or spindle nose guard open.
7. Never grip a chuck with another chuck/ try to
modify an existing one.
8. Never clamp the work piece beyond the
specified gripping range
9. Never hammer chuck or clamped work-piece.
10. Do not wear any loose clothing, neckties or
gloves. (Long hair should be properly secured
and kept clear of the machine, the chuck, and
the work piece.)
11. Do not operate the machine while impaired or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.