We offer two types of manual chucks: xGrind HPS & xGrind Hydro
1. xGrind HPS 20 high-precision manual chuck
Developed specifically for high precision tool grinding, the xGrind HPS uses the same innovative collets as the amazing μGrind HPS. The xGrind HPS:
- Delivers excellent concentricity and repeatability
- Offers excellent dampening properties for uniform material removal, optimized feed rates, excellent surface finish, and significantly reduced grinding wheel wear
- Requires a relatively short clamping length on the blank to achieve constant holding force and concentricity
- Features a tapered profile and smaller nose diameter than hydraulic holders for better wheel clearance and freedom from interference
- Extremely durable, with very low wear over thousands of clampings, for economical performance
- Affordable overhaul and repair option
- The clamping screw is at a more ergonomic angle than competing systems, reducing the risk of injury
- Requires half the screw revolutions to clamp, versus other techniques, saving time and making it more ergonomic
- Handles shanks from 3 to 20 mm (⅛ to ¾ inches)
- Standard SK50 interface for nearly universal application
2. xGrind Hydro
The xGrind Hydro is a manually activated hydraulic chuck developed by GDS specifically for high precision tool grinding. The xGrind Hydro:
- Delivers excellent concentricity and repeatability
- Offers excellent dampening properties for uniform material removal, optimized feed rates, excellent surface finish, and significantly reduced grinding wheel wear
- Features a tapered profile and smaller nose diameter than other hydraulic holders for better wheel clearance and freedom from interference
- Tougher than competing systems and can be rebuilt economically for long term use
- The clamping screw is at a more ergonomic angle than competing systems, reducing the risk of injury
- NEW SafeGrip protects against slipping, for safe and easy handling
- Available in three diameters (12, 20 and 32 mm). Each chuck clamps its native diameter plus smaller diameters using standard intermediate sleeves:
- 12 mm chuck: Sleeves for 3-8 mm
- 20 mm chcuk: Sleeves for 3-18 mm
- 32 mm chuck: Sleeves for 6-25 mm
- Standard SK50 interface for nearly universal application
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