Holding firm on ferrous materials

With major advances in technology and ever-expanding range of workholding tools being introduced to the market, options are far from limited. However, for use with ferrous materials, there is one method that undoubtedly offers a plethora of benefits – the magnetic chuck.

Ideal for multi-part, multi-directional machining, the easy-access mechanism of a magnetic chuck offers an ideal solution to machining, cutting, and drilling problems encountered by traditional workholding methods, providing a failsafe hold with no movement or vibration.

Since inventing the world’s first permanent magnetic chuck in 1934, Eclipse Magnets has been at the forefront of workholding innovation. The company says its range of premier chucks have been proven to increase feed rates by up to 500%. With the instant magnetic clamp cutting set-up times to virtually zero, and the single face hold allowing continued five face machining, it minimises the need to stop and reposition.

Eclipse Magnetics’ senior sales manager, Dave Smith, says: “Our magnetic chucks are one of our most popular products, particularly the Circular Premier Chuck. Precision machining operations worldwide regularly use them to enjoy the many benefits of faster more accurate machining.

“The benefits speak for themselves with the premier range – they’re high-quality and are designed for a long life, allowing them to be repaired time after time. We’re able to offer this service right here in the UK, also stocking spare parts at our site in Sheffield.

“Offering an impressive return on investment thanks to their long-life span and maintaining an effective hold for many, many years, magnetic chucks are certainly here for the long-run,” he concludes.

Eclipse Magnetics www.eclipsemagnetics.com/products/workholding-systems/