What is BS 1983-3 - Collet pads for base jaws of work holding chucks about?
BS 1983-3 is the third part of the BS 1983 multi-series that discusses chucks for machine tools and portable power tools.
BS 1983-3 specifies dimensions of collet pads which are intended for fitting to the base jaws of power-operated work holding chucks in place of the normal gripping jaws.
Two classes of accuracy for seating in the chuck are specified; high precision and normal accuracy.
Who is BS 1983-3 - Collet pads for base jaws of work holding chucks for?
BS 1983-3 on chucks for machine tools and portable power tools is useful for:
- Manufacturers of machine tools and portable power tools
- Designers of machine tools and portable power tools
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS 1983-3 - Collet pads for base jaws of work holding chucks?
Collet pads are designed to mount directly on power or manual chuck. Collet pads offer an economical, convenient way to increase the chuck capacity. Because these pads would be fitted on top of the base jaw their design needs to be compatible with the base jaw and free from deviations.
BS 1983-3 provides you with dimensions and tolerance limits for these collet pads thereby ensuring that they fit appropriately on the base jaw. BS 1983-3 also provides seating values for high precision accuracy and normal accuracy.
Overall, the guidance of BS 1983-3 enables you to design collet pads with a suitable fit and enhance the capacity of your work holding chucks.