System 3 Quick Change Base Jaws

January 22, 2019
System 3 Quick Change Base Jaws

Get into quick change for a fraction of the cost of a quick-change chuck. The System 3 Quick Change Base Jaws from Huron Machine Products bolt to your chuck like a standard top jaw.

The base jaw is made of 8620 steel, casehardened and ground to assure durability. System 3 Base Jaws are available to adapt to any jaw lock dimension for any foreign or domestic power chuck, which means you still use your existing chuck. The System 3 Quick Change Jaws use replaceable jaw inserts that slip on and off a base jaw set by simply tightening or loosening an allen screw. 

Jaw inserts are available in either hard, soft and full grip inserts for chucks from 6" to 40". Repeatability is guaranteed to 0.001" or to your chuck's original manufacturer's specifications. Whether you are chucking small, large or unique parts, System 3 Quick-Change Jaw System can greatly improve your chip time and save you money. 

Related Glossary Terms

  • chuck

    chuck

    Workholding device that affixes to a mill, lathe or drill-press spindle. It holds a tool or workpiece by one end, allowing it to be rotated. May also be fitted to the machine table to hold a workpiece. Two or more adjustable jaws actually hold the tool or part. May be actuated manually, pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically. See collet.