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What is a 3 jaw chuck on a lathe?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 9/17/2019

A 3-jaw chuck is the device attached to the spindle of the lathe that clamps and rotates the workpiece for machining. This type of chuck is self-centering which means that the three jaws move in unison at the same diameter when the chuck is opened or closed.

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