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Introduction
This chuck uses a direct-mount camlock system Incorrect use of this tool
to attach to the spindle. Direct-mount chucks can result in death or
provide a number of advantages over chucks that serious injury. For your
require a back plate for mounting. own safety, read and
understand this entire
The main benefit is a larger maximum working document before using.
area between the chuck jaws and tailstock. The
increased space is created by the absence of a
back plate between the chuck and spindle.
Specifications
Another benefit is that direct-mount chucks Mounting Type.......... Direct Mount D1-5 Camlock
require less initial setup time because the Chuck Outer Diameter....................7.87" (200mm)
machinist is not required to machine a back plate Chuck Bore Diameter........................1.81" (46mm)
to fit the chuck. OD Clamping Range......... 0.31"–7.08" (8–180mm)
ID Clamping Range........ 2.44"–6.69" (62–170mm)
Reversible Top Jaws Two-Piece Jaws Static Clamping Force............................... 5620 lbs
Maximum Chuck Key Torque....................72 ft/lbs
*Maximum Speed................................... 2000 RPM
Recessesd Chuck Jaw M10 Cap Screw Torque........53.5 ft/lbs
Scroll Thread Rear Chuck M10 Cap Screw Torque.......53.5 ft/lbs
Grease Fittting Chuck Weight................................................. 39 lbs
Country of Origin........................................ Taiwan
Two-Piece * Even if a tailstock and steady rest are used,
Center the maximum speed rating may not be
Direct
Split SAFELY reached with certain workpieces.
Mount
Chuck Camlock
Back The workpiece must be balanced and
Rear Chuck Studs
appropriately sized for the chuck and lathe,
Cap Screws and the chuck must be properly maintained
to achieve maximum clamping force. As
spindle speeds increase, centrifugal force
Threaded also increases. If centrifugal force becomes
Pinion
too great, the workpiece can be thrown from
Retaining
Pins
the chuck with deadly force. Always use good
judgment with each setup!
Chuck Safety
Trained Operators Only. Using a chuck Speed Rates. Fast spindle speeds increase the
incorrectly can result in workpieces coming centrifugal force on the chuck and workpiece.
loose at high speeds and striking the operator Excessive centrifugal force can cause the chuck
or bystanders with deadly force. To reduce the to lose its grip and throw a workpiece, or cause a
risk of this hazard, read and understand this chuck to break apart with deadly consequences.
document and seek additional training from an Use slow spindle speeds when ever possible,
experienced chuck user before using this chuck. take all safety precautions, and double check
the workpiece for proper clamping and support
Using Correct Equipment. Many workpieces can before starting the lathe.
only be safely turned in a lathe if additional
support equipment, such as a tailstock or steady Chuck Capacity. Avoid exceeding the capacity of
rest, is used. If the operation is too hazardous the chuck by clamping an oversized workpiece.
to be completed with the lathe or existing If the workpiece is too large to safely clamp
equipment, the operator must have enough with the chuck, use a faceplate or a larger chuck
experience to know when to use a different if possible. Otherwise, the workpiece could
machine or find a safer way. be thrown from the lathe during operation,
resulting in serious impact injury or death.
Disconnect Power. Serious entanglement or
impact injuries could occur if the lathe is started Clamping Force. Inadequate clamping force can
while you are adjusting, servicing, or installing lead to the workpiece being thrown from the
the chuck. Always disconnect the lathe from chuck and striking the operator or bystanders.
power before performing these procedures. Maximum clamping force is achieved when the
chuck is properly maintained and lubricated, all
Handling Chucks. Chucks are heavy and jaws are fully engaged with the workpiece, and
awkward to hold, especially if they are oily. the maximum chuck clamping diameter is not
A dropped chuck can result in amputation exceeded.
or crushing injuries and equipment damage.
Always use some kind of chuck cradle, protective Entanglement. Entanglement with a rotating
device, or lifting assistance when installing and chuck can lead to death, amputation, broken
removing chucks. bones, or other serious injury. Never attempt to
slow or stop the lathe chuck by hand, and always
Chuck Key Safety. A chuck key left in the chuck roll up long sleeves, tie back long hair, and
can become a dangerous projectile when the remove any jewelry or loose apparel BEFORE
lathe is started. Always remove the chuck key operating.
after using it. Develop a habit of not taking your
hand off of a chuck key unless it is removed from Long Stock. Long stock can suddenly whip
the chuck. violently when the lathe is started, or without
warning during lathe operations causing death
Proper Maintenance. All chucks must be properly or serious impact injury. Always use additional
maintained and lubricated to achieve maximum support with any workpiece that extends from
clamping force and withstand the rigors of the chuck or the end of the outboard spindle
centrifugal force. To reduce the risk of a thrown more than three times the workpiece diameter.
workpiece, follow all maintenance intervals and
instructions in this document.
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INCORRECT INCORRECT
Stud Too High: Stud Too Low:
Turn In Turn Out
One-Turn One-Turn
Figure 4. Inserting camlock studs into spindle bores.
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— If there is a gap, remove the chuck, re- 2. Use an appropriate lifting, support, or
clean the mating surfaces carefully, and protective device to protect the ways and
re-install. If the problem persists, refer to support the chuck.
Troubleshooting.
3. Loosen the camlocks by turning the key
8. Verify that the chuck/spindle tapers counterclockwise until the cam lines are
are seating firmly together by removing aligned with the mark on the spindle nose.
the chuck, per the Chuck Removal
instructions, and paying close attention to Tip: Camlocks can become very tight. A cheater
how easily the tapers release. pipe may be used as a last resort to add
leverage when loosening. After loosening,
— If it was necessary to bump the chuck or you may need to wiggle the chuck key in the
use a mallet to release the tapers, then camlock to fully disengage the stud.
they are seating together properly.
Cam line aligned with spindle mark
— If the tapers released easily with little
intervention, they are not seating together
firmly as required. Remove the chuck, re-
clean the mating surfaces carefully, and
re-install. If the problem persists, refer to
Troubleshooting.
Registration Marks
Lightly stamp registration marks across the
mating seams of chuck components. These marks Figure 8. Camlock is fully loosened when the cam line
will help you re-install the chuck in the same is aligned with the spindle mark.
position after removal, which ensures consistent
chuck balance and turning results, and allows 4. Using a dead blow hammer or other
the same camlocks and studs to operate together soft mallet, lightly tap around the outer
for consistent locking and unlocking. circumference of the chuck body to loosen it
from the spindle.
Spindle & Chuck
Camlock Registration Marks 5. Remove the chuck from the spindle, using
Spindle a light rocking motion to carefully slide the
Chuck
Halves studs out of the bores.
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3. Use the chuck key to back out and remove Burrs, dings, flakes, high spots, or galled
the chuck jaws. surfaces can usually be removed by lightly
dressing them away with diamond lapping
4. Unthread all chuck fasteners and separate boards or honing stones with lapping oil. Be
the chuck halves, then remove the remaining sure not to change part dimensions while
chuck components to completely disassemble dressing surfaces. Thread damage can usually be
the chuck (see below). corrected with files and thread chasing tools.
Cleaning Reassembly
When cleaning chuck components, make sure to Brush all internal chuck components with a
remove all grease, sludge, and metal particles generous coat of chuck grease, but do not pack
using a brush and clear-type mineral spirits the chuck full of grease. Re-assemble components
or standard paint thinner. Avoid using white- in the reverse order of disassembly. Make sure to
colored mineral spirits, acetone, brake parts follow the Chuck Jaw Installation instructions
cleaner, gasoline, or acids. If an incorrect solvent to ensure that the jaws are installed correctly.
is used, stains, additives, acids, or contaminants
can be left behind as a corrosive coating. After Make sure you only use approved chuck
cleaning and drying parts, be sure to wipe down lubricants. Some lubricants can stain your
parts with an oiled rag to prevent rust. chuck or have unintended reactions with cutting
fluid, which will destroy their ability to properly
Light rust can be removed in a blast cabinet lubricate the chuck.
with soda blasting media. For heavy rust, have
the chuck components “hot tanked” at a local To avoid stripping threads or cracking a casting,
automotive machine shop (remove all non-ferrous never use fasteners to draw components together
items first or they may dissolve). and avoid using impact tools. Instead, be patient
and properly seat the mating parts, then use
hand tools and a recently calibrated torque
wrench to tighten fasteners.
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Chuck Jaw Installation 2. Insert jaw #1 into jaw guide #1, and hold the
jaw against the scroll-gear.
When installing the jaws on a scroll chuck, it
is important to make sure they are installed 3. Rotate the chuck key clockwise one turn to
correctly. Incorrect installation will result in engage the tip of the scroll-gear lead thread
jaws that do not converge evenly and are unable into the jaw. Pull the jaw; it should be locked
to securely clamp a workpiece. into the jaw guide.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
The chuck key 1. Jaws poorly positioned. 1. Re-install jaws in correct order and position.
is hard to turn, 2. Lack of lubrication; rust, burrs, metal 2. Disassemble, de-burr, clean, and re-lubricate chuck
or it binds chips, or contaminants inside chuck. with chuck grease.
at some jaw
locations. 3. Jaw guides, scroll gear, or pinion 3. Replace damaged parts, or replace chuck.
distorted, worn, or broken.
Chuck mounts 1. Chuck is loose or cocked on spindle; gap 1. Remove chuck then clean and dress all mating
or seats between spindle/chuck mating. surfaces of spindle & chuck.
incorrectly; 2 . Chuck is too large for lathe. 2. Install smaller lathe chuck so spindle and bearings
gap exists will not become overloaded and vibrate.
between chuck
and spindle; 3. Lathe spindle is loose. 3. Check and adjust lathe spindle end-play and
chuck vibrates bearing preload.
during 4. Camlock studs are at fault. 4. Remove chuck and inspect/adjust/replace camlock
operation studs for wear or damage as required. Re-install
without a chuck with registration marks aligned.
workpiece
5 . Lathe spindle is loose. 5. Check and adjust lathe spindle end-play and
installed.
bearing preload. Adjust as required.
6 . Poor chuck/spindle taper fit causes 6 . Isolate component at fault by installing a different
radial or axil runout from chuck shifting chuck. If problem persists, lathe spindle may be at
when camlocks are tightened. fault. If problem goes away, chuck may be at fault.
7. Chuck is distorted or cracked. 7. Replace chuck.
Workpiece 1. Workpiece is too long for jaw clamping 1. Use tailstock, rests, and outboard spindle support;
has runout; only. use slower spindle speeds.
clamping 2. Workpiece is improperly clamped or is 2. Remove jaws, then clean, de-burr, and re-install.
accuracy or misaligned.
repeatability is
poor; turning 3. Jaws are positioned in the wrong jaw 3. Re-install jaws in their correct guides.
results are guides.
poor. 4. Top jaws are loose or improperly seated 4. Remove jaws, clean jaw teeth and guides, then re-
in their master jaws. install jaws using the correct torque for fasteners.
5. Chuck is loose; mounting is off center or 5. Refer to troubleshooting for chuck mounting
improperly seated. incorrectly.
6. Lathe spindle, tailstock, or cross slide is 6. Align lathe components.
misaligned with lathe bed.
7. Lathe bed is twisted. 7. Place shims under lathe to level bed ways.
The workpiece 1. Workpiece requires additional support 1. Use tailstock, rests, and outboard spindle support.
slips in the in addition to chuck jaws. Use slower spindle speed.
jaws. 2. Incorrect jaw or workpiece clamping 2. Re-position jaws and workpiece for maximum scroll
position. gear and jaw engagement. Verify that workpiece is
not too large or heavy for chuck.
3. Two-piece jaw is loose; top jaw 3. Remove jaws, clean mounting surfaces, and re-
improperly seated in master jaw. install with the correct cap screw torque.
4. Insufficient pinion and scroll gear 4. Lubricate chuck, and re-tighten the chuck key.
torque.
5. Jaws or jaw screws bind before full 5. Service the chuck as described in this document.
clamping force is achieved.
6. Cutting overload. 6. Reduce cutting depth or feed rate.
7. Jaw teeth worn; 2-piece jaw is loose. 7. Have jaws reground, replace jaws, or replace chuck.
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Parts Breakdown
15
5
8
16
12 1
10
17
2
13
14
3
Please Note: We included this parts breakdown for service purposes only. Since many of the parts shown are machined to
each individual chuck, they may not be available as replacement items.
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SB1300
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