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Riten introduces a modified face driver specifically designed to hold workpieces with diameters of 2" or less. In lieu of individual drive pins, the unit features a multi-toothed drive disk that securely penetrates the face of the part. It is ideal for gear hobbing and other aggressive machining operations.
The disks are available in a choice of diameters, similar to the driving diameters on standard face drivers. The teeth configuration is designed to allow the disk to be bidirectional for both clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. This also compensates for the backlash common to gear hobs. The driver features three stirring screws, which move the disk and center point radially to compensate for misdrilled center holes and other concentricity issues in the workpiece or machine.
The Riten Disk Driver is available in standard straight shanks and Morse tapers. Special tapers are available on request.
Related Glossary Terms
- backlash
backlash
Reaction in dynamic motion systems where potential energy that was created while the object was in motion is released when the object stops. Release of this potential energy or inertia causes the device to quickly snap backward relative to the last direction of motion. Backlash can cause a system’s final resting position to be different from what was intended and from where the control system intended to stop the device.
