Use the Chuck Data dialog to specify details of a chuck used on the machine.
This dialog is displayed when you click the Chuck Data button from any of the following dialogs:
The following settings are available:
Chuck Name — Enter a name for the chuck.
Chuck Shape — Use these options to describe the shape of the chuck:
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Outside Grip / Inside Grip — Select one of these options to specify whether the chuck has an inside or an outside grip.
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Chuck OD — Enter the outside diameter (OD) of the chuck.
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Chuck ID — Enter the inside diameter (ID) of the chuck.
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Chuck Length(Lc) — Enter the length of the chuck.
Jaws — Use these options to described the jaws of the chuck:
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Jaw Length(Lj) — Enter the length of the jaw.
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Jaw Height(Hj) — Enter the height of the jaw.
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Jaw Width(Wj) — Enter the width of the jaw.
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Number of Jaws — Enter the number of jaws on the chuck.
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First Jaw Angle(Fj) — Enter the angle of the first jaw on the chuck.
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Open Diameter(Dj) — The diameter to which the jaws can open. Available only in PartMaker/Turn and PartMaker/Turn-Mill.
Simulation Settings
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Chuck Transparency — Specifies how transparent the chuck should appear. 0% creates a solid chuck, 100% creates a fully transparent (invisible) chuck.
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Jaw Transparency — Specifies how transparent the jaws should appear. 0% creates solid jaws, 100% creates fully transparent (invisible) jaws.
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Chuck Color — Click this button to choose the color of the chuck,
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Jaw Color — Click this button to choose the color of the jaws.
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Jaw Speed — Select the speed at which the jaws open and close during simulation. Available only in PartMaker/Turn and PartMaker/Turn-Mill.
Chuck Preview — Click this button to display a 3D model of the chuck, so you can see how it will be displayed during simulation.