
Basic safety instructions
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• The clamping force should always be measured in the state of
the lathe chuck as used for the current clamping situation. If top
jaws with clamping steps are used, measuring must be
performed in the same step as for the respective clamping task.
In the event of high operating speeds, clamping force losses
must be accounted for due to the centrifugal force acting on the
chuck jaws. In this case the value of the operating clamping
force should be measured dynamically.
• Move the clamping piston through to its end position several
times after 500 clamping strokes, at the latest. (This moves the
lubricant back to the surfaces of the force transmission. so that
the clamping force is retained for longer).
Safety notes for servicing
Follow all the applicable legal standards for health and safety
during servicing. Use suitable personal protective equipment,
especially protective gloves, goggles, and safety boots - paying
particular attention to the operating system and hazard
assessment.
DANGER
Possible risk of fatal injury to operating personnel due to
toolholder failure if the maintenance and servicing instructions
for the toolholder are disregarded.
The servicing instructions specified by the manufacturer must be
complied with to ensure safe operation of the chuck.
Work must be carried out by qualified specialist personnel with
the relevant safety training.
Observe the maintenance instructions in this manual.
Use of special chuck jaws
When using special chuck jaws, please observe the following rules:
• The chuck jaws should be designed to be as light and as low as
possible. The clamping point must be as close as possible to the
chuck face (clamping points at a greater distance lead to greater
surface pressure in the jaw guidance and can significantly
reduce the clamping force).
• Do not use welded jaws.
• If for constructional reasons the chuck jaws in special design are
heavier than the top jaws assigned to the clamping device,
greater centrifugal forces must be accounted for when defining
the required clamping force and the recommended speed.
• Screw the jaw mounting screws into the bore holes furthest
apart.