Manual chuck on SL-10?

[martsto]

Anyone out there successfully using a manual chuck on a Haas SL-10? I saw an A-5 adapter plate in the J&L catalog that should work with my 6" 6 jaw set tru chuck. Other than G50 S2000, do I need to be concerned with anything else?

[Geof]

Originally Posted by martsto Anyone out there successfully using a manual chuck on a Haas SL-10? I saw an A-5 adapter plate in the J&L catalog that should work with my 6" 6 jaw set tru chuck. Other than G50 S2000, do I need to be concerned with anything else?

Figure out some way to guarantee that the chuck key has to be removed before the machine is started. Have a look in this thread for how I solved this problem on a GT20.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20053

But if I may ask ... what happened to the hydraulic chuck?

[martsto]

Very clever, Geoff!

What happened to the hydraulic chuck?

I have an unusually odd mix of jobs right now - need some quick accuracy without messing with soft jaws every half hour. My hard jaws have excessive runout, and I don't even have a mig welder to build up my soft jaws.

[Jarwalcot]

How about Ericson Style Master Jaws & Pads... I have orded them from Collins Machine in the past... ( http://collinsmachine.com/1520EB98E0...421AC9B0FA.asp )... Simple and cost effective.

Cheers,

[Jarwalcot]

I should have mentioned that you need to call them to get info... Sorry.

[villiersterrace]

I run an SL30 and I mount a 6 inch manual chuck in my hydraulic chuck with dedicated soft jaws. That way I have a way of indicating a part by adjusting the manual chuck. Of course you have to mount it so that the key can be inserted and used,

[ZachB]

Spring loaded chuck key. You would have to push in and turn to loosen or tighten your chuck and it would naturally spring itself out of the key hole so you wouldnt leave it in.