Although not nearly as common as 3- or 4- Jaw chucks, a 2-Jaw Chuck can be quite handy for certain 4th Axis jobs. The jaws on a 2-Jaw chuck are opposite each other (obviously!) and they are driven by a scroll plate, just like the jaws on a 3-Jaw chuck. They are typically used in 2 scenarios:
- Rapid Prototyping - for example, cutting a 3D shape out of a block of plastic or wood with a single 4th axis operation using a ball end mill.
- Holding odd parts - In this case, they are often used with custom soft jaws milled for that purpose
Here's a quick video with Mike C. demonstrating some setup basics when using a 2-Jaw Chuck:
We have 2 Jaw Chuck kits available for both 6" and 8" Tormach 4th Axis models:
More Tormach Fab Lab Videos:
- How to Setup a 3-Jaw Chuck on a 4th Axis
- How to Setup a 4-Jaw Chuck on a 4th Axis
- Toolmaker Vises Tips
- How to use a Coaxial Indicator
- Fixture Plate Basics
- Getting Started with Tension/Compression Tapping
- Getting Started with Auto-Reversing Tapping
- How to Swing Indicate a Square
- How to Swing Indicate a Circle
- How to Bore an OD
- How to Bore an ID
- How to Use a Sine Vise
- Tips for using Strap Clamps
- How to Square a Block
