A

PROJECT REPORT
ON

LATHS MACHINE CHUCKS

IN THE PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD
OF

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION)

2021 – 2022

SUBMITTED BY: Suraj Santosh patil

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Prof. RAHUL MUGAL SIR

 CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PROJECT WORK ENTITLED

LATHS OF CHUCKS
IS A BONAFIED WORK CARRIED OUT IN THE THIRD SEMESTER
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FROM GOVERNMENT

POLYTECHNIC, KHAMGAON

DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR

2021-2022

SUBMITTED BY: SURAJ SANTOSH PATIL

PROF . RAHUL MUGAL SIR

 GROUP NAME

SR. NO. NAME ROLL NO. ENROLLMEENT

NO.
1 SURAJ PATIL 138 2100210448
2 SURAJ SONONE 139 2100210419
3 RUSHIKESH 140 2100210420
SULTANE
4 SOHAM TIKAR 141 2100210340
 INDEX
SR. NO. TOPIC NAME Page no.
1 Acknowledgement 4
2 Aim 5
3 What is a lathe 6
chucks use for
4 Types of lathe m/c 7
chucks
5 Difference between 16
Three jaws and
Four-jaw chucks

6 Specification 17

s
7
Reference 17

8 Some compacy 18
name
manufacturing
chuck of laths
machine
 Acknowledgement

THE REAL SPIRIT OF ACHIEVING A GOAL IS THROUGH THE WAY

OF EXCELLENCE AND LUSTROUS DISCIPLINE. I WOULD HAVE
NEVER SUCCEEDED IN COMPLETING MY TASK WITHOUT THE
COOPERATION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND HELP PROVIDED TO ME
BY VARIOUS PERSONALITIES.

FIRST OF ALL WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR PRINCIPAL

DR.P.S.PRABHUNE, WHO PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY
FACILITIES AND ADVICE. WE ARE ALSO THANKFUL TO PROF .
DHOLE SIR , HEAD OF MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT FOR THIS
VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS AND SUPPORT. WITH GREAT PLEASURE
WE ARE REALLY THANKFUL TO GUIDE PROF . RAHUL MUGAL
SIR SUPPORT.LUABLE SUGGESTIONS, SUPPORT AND SINCERE
GUIDANCE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THIS PROJECT.

ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO THANKS TO ALL TEACHING AND NON-

TEACHING STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR
ENCOURAGEMENT, COOPERATION AND HELP. MY GREATEST
THANKS ARE TO ALL WHO WISHED ME SUCCESS ESPECIALLY MY
PARENTS, MY FRIENDS WHOSE SUPPORT AND CARE MAKES ME
STAY ON EARTH.
 Aim

Chuck (engineering) A chuck is a specialized type of clamp

used to hold an object with radial symmetry, especially a
cylinder. In drills and mills it holds the rotating tool whereas in
lathes it holds the rotating workpiece. On a lathe the
chuck is mounted on the spindle which rotates within the
headstock.

 What is a lathe chucks use for

A Lathe chuck is one of the most important devices in the

lathe machine it is used for holding and rotating a piece of
work while performing a lathe operation. The workpiece of
short length and large diameter of irregular shape which
cannot be conveniently mounted between centres are held
quickly and rigidly in a chuck.

Types of lathe m/c chucks

Three types of chucks in lathe m/c
1. Four jaws independent chuck:- The figure
Shows a four
jaw chuck diagram. The arrangement of four jaws
independent chuck, which has four jaws, located at an
angle of 90° to each other.

Here all the four jaws are opened independently. Four screws are
used in place of scroll disk, Hence it is called as four jaw
independent chuck.

Each jaw made of tough steel has three inner and one outer
gripping surface. The outer gripping surface is used for holding
larger sizes of the workpiece by reversing the jaw.
 Concentric circles inscribed on the face of the chuck
facilitate quick centring of the workpiece. This type of chuck
is particularly used in the setting up of heavy and irregular
shaped articles. The diameter of the body specifies the size
of the chuck.

Advantage

I. Jaws can be reversed for holding externally or internally on

the workpiece.
II. A wide range of regular and irregular shaped job can be held
in the chuck.
III. Chuck possesses high gripping power; therefore heavy cuts
can be taken.
IV. There is loss in accuracy due to chuck wear out.
 Limitations
I. It consumes more time for setting up a job in chuck
as compared to three-jaw chuck.
II. Chuck is heavy to handle on the lathe.
III. Because of high griping power of chuck, fine work
can be easily damged during Setting.

2 .Universal or Three Jaw Chuck :- A three-jaw chuck

Is shown the figure. This is the most commonly used types of
chuck in the lathe machine. The three jaws are generally made of
high-quality steel and are arrogated at an angle of 120° to each
other.
During the operation, the jaw teeth are made to
mesh with scrawl spiral teeth (Bevel teeth). The
meshing causes a moment of all three jaws
either towards or away from the chuck centre,
depending upon the direction of rotation of the
bevel pinion. The pinion is operated by square
end key called “chuck key”.
 Advantage
I. The jod can de held easily. The jod is centered
automatically and quickly.

II. A wide range of round, hexagonal or regular shaped

workpiece can be held in the chuck.

III. Internal and external jaws are available

Disadvantages

I. Only regular components can be held

II. Accuracy decreases as chuck become worm.
III. Run out cannot be corrected.
IV. Gripping efficiency is low.
V. The chuck size is form 125 mm to 1200 mm large.
VI. Accuracy of concentricity is limited when work is
reversal in the chuck.
3. Magnetic Chuck :- The chuck is used for holding
a very thin workpiece made of magnetic material
which cannot be held in an ordinarily chuck. It is also
used where any distortion of the workpiece due to the
pressure of the jaws is undesirable
The holding power of the chuck is obtained by the
magnetic flux radiating either from the electromagnets or
from the permanent magnets introduced within the chuck.

In the ON position, the flux passes through the workpiece

and grips it. In OFF position the magnets are set aside
bringing them in contact with high permeable ” keepers”
which short-circuit the flux and prevent them from passing
through the workpiece. Consistent holding pressure and
clamping
 Advantages of Magnetic chuck
Advantages
1.Independent from electrical power – no danger of dropping piece in a power failure
2.Ease of installation for transfer from one machine to another
3.No generation of heat, which could deform the pole plate or work-piece

Disadvantages

1.Chuck dimension is less adaptable and thus not suitable for big & heavy work-piece
Wear and tear on the internal moving parts and magnets will shorten the life of the
permanent chuck
2.Mechanical switching system inefficient for automated work
3.Cannot be used with components at a temperature above 80℃

Limitations

This can be used for heavy cuts.

The setting of work piece takes more time.
Due to high gripping power, fine work can easily get damaged.
This is heavy to handle on the lathe.
 Difference between Three jaws and Four-
jaw chucks

 A three and four jaw chuck are exactly what their names say: a
chuck with three or four jaws to hold the work. The biggest
difference between them is the three jaw chuck usually moves all
three jaws with one adjustment, while on a four jaw, you usually
adjust each jaw with it’s own adjuster screw.

Specifications
 I. Type
II. Application
III. Chuck Geometry
IV. Number of Jaws
V. Diameter
VI. Width
VII. Length
VIII. Capacity / Jaw Opening
IX. Throat / Depth
X. Rated Speed
XI. Clamping / Holding Force
XII. Chuck Actuation
XIII. Chuck Features & Materials
XIV. Materials of Construction

e.g
Whenever we select a chuck according to the work

Some compacy name manufacturing chuck of laths

machine
Sharp Group is a specialized group company

Reference
Manufacturing processes book

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