ATS ULTIMATE CHUCK UC2 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Quick jaw change power chuck

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ATS SYSTEMS
30222 Esperanza
RSM, CA 92688
P 800/321.1833
800.423.4651
F 949/888.8336
www.ats-s.com
VERSION
7.28.17

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  • Page 1 ATS SYSTEMS 30222 Esperanza RSM, CA 92688 P 800/321.1833 800.423.4651 F 949/888.8336 www.ats-s.com VERSION 7.28.17...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS Summary of safety instructions Safety warning label Safety precautions 1.1 – 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS Specification data sheets and drawings INSTALLATION Installation procedure 3.1 Checking jaw stroke OPERATION Basic operating points...
  • Page 3: Summary Of Safety Instructions

    2. All operating and maintenance personnel must be properly trained and qualified before operating, servicing, or repairing the ATS power chucking equipment. 3. Use this power chuck only for its intended purpose. 4. Chuck and workpiece must be protected by an adequate guard at all times when it is rotating.
  • Page 4 As you chuck each part, observe that adequate jaw stroke remains to grip the part. 7. Use only ATS Systems’ KO5 grease (Part #1113-9101). Grease chuck every 24 hours of operation, two shots of KO5 per grease fitting with the chuck in the full “open-jaws out” position.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions 1.1

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual PRECAUTIONS: Unintended and improper use of the power chuck includes, for example: SAFETY • Workpieces that are not clamped properly Many sections in this manual deal with the issue of • Safety regulations that are disregarded safety.
  • Page 6 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual resulting from misapplication and unintended use. All Do not make any alterations, add any fixtures or carry risk is borne entirely by the user. out any modifications to the power chuck which could affect safety without the prior agreement of the supplier.
  • Page 7 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual The recommended maximum speed given is only • The lathe should be equipped with safety valid for maximum draw bar pull using the standard systems so that unclamping is only possible stepped hard jaws model GUA or GST designed for...
  • Page 8 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual calculated to establish parameters for actual testing with a dynamic grip force gage. See this • To ensure good grease distribution, inject one manual section 4.6) Jaws should never shot of grease into each of the three grease...
  • Page 9 If of the chuck more then the standard amount as necessary bring the spindle to an immediate stop and described for the standard base jaws in the ATS lock out the electrical supply. technical specification. Caution: Jaws should...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual Declaration of knowledge by Personnel (Operator) It is confirmed herewith that the person of Mr./Mrs./Miss being charged by the business operator with responsibility to operate chucking equipment has read and understands the operating instructions, in particular the section on “Precautions”, for the ATS...
  • Page 11 Ultimate Chuck Model UC 2 Direct Mount Models Model 180-53 215-66 260-81 315-104 400-128 500-155 Diameter Thru hole Piston stroke Stroke/jaw 11.4 Jaw adjust pitch Max RPM 6300 6000 4700 4000 3500 2200 Max drawbar 3300 5300 7300 10000 13300 13300 pull 7400...
  • Page 14 77° 35° 37° 30° 40° 42.5° 30° 45° 45° 47° 40° 45° 45° 45° 60° Bolt thread Specifications subject to change without notice. Contact ATS Systems for the latest specifications and dimensions. Not all models shown are available from stock.
  • Page 16: Installation

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual INSTALLATION: the drawtube adapter. If R2 is not shorter than R1 STOP and rework the drawtube adapter if possible or shorten the drawtube. Installing the chuck to the machine spindle See 6.1 in OTHER INFO section of this manual for parts identification.
  • Page 17 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual Exact drawtube adjustment is important to ensure full jaw stroke. Be sure the drawtube doesn't • Coat threads on drawtube and drawtube adapter bottom out in the chuck when forward and that with never-seize.
  • Page 18: Operation

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual Chuck jaw stroke is directly proportional to piston adjustment. See the two Notes: in section 3.1.2 above. stroke. The model UC 2 has no lost motion like some older models of wedge bar quick jaw change stokes.
  • Page 19: Bolting Top Jaws To Base Jaws

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual required. Half-pitch base jaws look like standard base jaws except the position of the groove on the top of the base jaw that mates with the tongue on the bottom of the...
  • Page 20 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual Keep base and top jaws screwed together for wedge hook or lever chucks, don't use the subsequent use without the need to rebore. Always weight of just the top jaw or your theoretical tighten the jaw mounting bolts with the specified allowable speed will be way too high.
  • Page 21 At the high rated fast can you run and maintain 50% of an initial speed of the chuck, using standard ATS Systems hard 30,000 lbs. of grip force? jaws gripping a diameter equal to the through hole of the Jaw weighs 5.4 lbs., r...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual have low speed applications that require high grip using, increase this pressure 30% to get the same grip force (such as very large twist drills) and you have force with your Ultimate Chuck as you did with the recorded hydraulic pressures for the cylinder you are simple wedge-hook chuck.
  • Page 23 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual reach the internal components of the applications when jaws aren’t changed chuck. frequently, the jaws should be removed once per shift (depending on machining cycle time), cleaned and re-lubricated. Optional master •...
  • Page 24 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual Ordering Spare Parts ⇒ Use only original spare parts from ATS Systems when replacing damaged components. Phone ATS Systems at 1-800 423-4651 or purchase online at www.ats-s.com See drawing 6.1 in the OTHER INFO section of this manual for spare parts identification.
  • Page 26 ATS Systems (Formerly SMW Systems) Ultimate Chuck (UC2) Spare Parts List 3/16/2007 Page 1 of 19...
  • Page 27: Operator Training

    ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual Operator Training on the Ultimate Chuck model UC 2 The following is taken from the Installation & Training checklist used by ATS Systems Service Engineers when installing Ultimate Chucks and training operators. We recommend that shop supervisors use this document to assist them to train new operators when they are first assigned to use the Ultimate Chuck.
  • Page 28 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual Possible causes: - RPM too high for the jaw selected, loss of grip force due to centrifugal force, part is released. - Part inadequately gripped due to lack of proper chuck lubrication and resulting low grip force.
  • Page 29 ATS Systems Ultimate Chuck Installation and Operations Manual RPM until 50% of the initial grip force remains, or you can weigh the master base jaw and top jaw combination and make some simple calculations as shown in the manual section 4.4. Demonstrate...
  • Page 30 - Unless the chuck is properly lubricated your grip force might only be 50% of what it would be with proper lubrication. You could throw parts. - Use only ATS Systems’ KO5 grease. Grease chuck every 24 hours of operation, two shots of KO5 per grease fitting with the chuck in the full “open-jaws out” position.
  • Page 31 Use only the special ATS hex key to change jaws or chuck will be damaged. Never take your hand off the key. Never leave key in the chuck as it could fly out if spindle is rotated.
  • Page 32 ATS of ATS's written acceptance. After acceptance, the contract between us relating to the sale by ATS and the purchase by you of the equipment specified in the offer to purchase shall be specifically subject to these Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, notwithstanding any...
  • Page 33 5. TITLE, RISK OF LOSS: Title shall not pass from ATS to the Purchaser until ATS has been paid in full for the equipment, and ATS shall retain a security interest in the equipment at all times until ATS has been paid in full.
  • Page 34 Express Parts and Service Warranty: ATS's warranties depend on whether or not ATS installs the equipment. 10.5.1. If ATS installs the equipment, then ATS warrants that for a period of one hundred four (104) weeks [for Barfeeders only, one hundred and fifty-six (156) weeks] after shipment of the equipment ATS will do one or both of the following.
  • Page 35 11. MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: No addition to or modification of any of these provisions shall be binding upon ATS, unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of ATS. These provisions constitute the entire agreement of the parties and any terms, oral or written not specified herein shall be binding.
  • Page 36 ATS Systems will schedule a standard amount of time to complete the installation & training of your operators and maintenance staff. Enlightened customers will be prepared and will provide adequate support and equipment to complete the installation in the standard time so as to allow ample time to receive maximum training and resulting benefits.
  • Page 37 Doc. No. FM 9-112 Rev.C Ultimate Chuck UC2 Installation and Customer Training Checklist Note: All items with signature box must be initialed by ATS Systems Service Engineer. General Inventory Checklist - ATS supplied items (See BOM for details of this specific order):...
  • Page 38 ATS Systems Form Subject: Ultimate Chuck Install & Training Checklist Doc. No. FM 9-112 Rev.C Check runout of spindle nose taper and flange. Max allowable .0002” TIR. Actual_______"TIR. Check drive button counterbore depth and make sure it is deeper than spindle drive button.
  • Page 39 ATS Systems Form Subject: Ultimate Chuck Install & Training Checklist Doc. No. FM 9-112 Rev.C Operator and supervisor training: Present all words in this section not shown in italics. And, add your own words and explanations to make each point clear.
  • Page 40 ATS Systems Form Subject: Ultimate Chuck Install & Training Checklist Doc. No. FM 9-112 Rev.C - The chuck actually breaks at some critical component either because the drawbar pull is way over the maximum rating, or the chuck is used and fatigued for an extended time at a drawbar pull that is perhaps only 20% over the maximum rating.
  • Page 41 - Unless the chuck is properly lubricated your grip force might only be 50% of what it would be with proper lubrication. You could throw parts. - Use only ATS Systems’ KO5 grease. Grease chuck every 24 hours of operation, two shots of KO5 per grease fitting with the chuck in the full “open-jaws out” position.
  • Page 42 Use only grade 12.9 bolts in new condition for jaw mounting with a minimum of 1½ -2 times diameter thread engagement. Use only the special ATS hex key to change jaws or chuck will be damaged. Never take your hand off the key. Never leave key in the chuck as it could fly out if spindle is rotated.
  • Page 43 If ATS supplied the hydraulic cylinder, demonstrate the stroke control system. Spindle should not turn under power unless a part is chucked and jaws are not fully open or fully closed. If ATS cylinder, note here if lathe has no such system and advise customer management you could not interface. Name of person advised:_________________________ Boring soft jaws.
  • Page 44 ATS Systems Form Subject: Ultimate Chuck Install & Training Checklist Doc. No. FM 9-112 Rev.C CNC C LTIMATE HUCK AND LATHE CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS INSTALLATION Chuck Model _____________________ Cylinder Model ______________________________ Max. Chuck piston stroke = __________” Max. Cylinder piston stroke = _______________ ”...

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