System 3R-Compatible Datum Chuck Family

R-Series Datum Chuck for CNC, EDM & Inspection Transfer

Manual and pneumatic datum chucks for repeatable transfer between machining, EDM, presetting and inspection.

Use the R-Series when the project needs one reference family across multiple stations instead of isolated single-purpose fixtures. The range covers powerful pneumatic, standard pneumatic, side-vertical, right-angle, manual, and extension variants, so selection starts with workflow and air-routing logic rather than a single model code.

Where the E-Series is a tight ITS-based toolkit for the electrode-prep and EDM chain, the R-Series is the broader System 3R–compatible family covering CNC milling, turning subplates, presetting, and CMM transfer. Pick the R-Series when one datum logic must span more than just the EDM loop.

Best fit

When one datum family must move across more than one station

A strong route for shops that want the same reference logic shared between CNC, EDM, presetting, inspection, and later automation upgrades.

Selection prep

Lock the chuck style before comparing every model

The fastest qualification usually comes from deciding pneumatic vs manual, top vs side air access, and whether right-angle or extension geometry is needed.

Manual + pneumatic variants
System 3R-compatible transfer
< 0.003 mmrepeatability
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Five-model quick fit

Which R-Series chuck fits your station?

Choose by three constraints first: available air, access direction, and the clamp-force class the process needs. Then confirm the complete chuck, spigot, plate, and machine interface with engineering.

1. Actuation

Pneumatic production station or manual no-air setup?

2. Geometry

Standard, side-vertical, right-angle, or extended reach?

3. Process load

General transfer or the higher-force pneumatic body?

Higher clamp force

NT-S100P150RV1

Powerful pneumatic · >10,000 N

Side installation

NT-S100P100RV2

Side vertical pneumatic · >6,000 N

General production

NT-S100P100RV1

Standard pneumatic · >6,000 N

Multi-axis access

NT-S100P100RV3

Right-angle pneumatic · >6,000 N

No-air station

NT-S100P56RV1

Manual quick change · fixed indexing

Have these ready: workflow chain, air supply, mounting pattern, clearance, holder size, and changeover target.

Compatibility & integration

Confirm the complete datum stack before ordering

The chuck body is only one part of the result. Lock the matched spigot, rigid mounting base, utilities, clearance, and acceptance method for every station that will share the datum.

Interface match

Confirm the R-Series chuck, matching spigot, positioning plate, table pattern, and stack height as one controlled assembly.

Utilities & access

For pneumatic models, plan clean 0.5–0.8 MPa air and serviceable routing. Check enclosure and rotary-axis clearance.

Acceptance method

Define re-clamp, seating, and station-to-station transfer checks against your own process tolerance before release.

Catalogue & project files

Use the gated catalogue for the family overview; available CAD and drawings are confirmed for the selected configuration.

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Product Details

One datum family, multiple chuck formats, and cleaner transfer between machines and stations.

Close-up of the R-Series datum chuck system interface

One system for different machine layouts

The R-Series is not just one chuck body. It is a datum chuck family that covers high-force pneumatic clamping, compact side vertical installation, right-angle accessibility, manual quick-change, and manual extension formats. That gives engineers a cleaner way to standardize one positioning logic while still matching different table layouts, rotary setups, offline presetting benches, and changeover routines.

For shops that want one reference language across CNC milling, EDM, and inspection, this matters more than a single product headline. You can use the same family logic while choosing the chuck body that best fits the process, the reach requirement, and whether air is available at the station.

R-Series datum chuck system in workshop use

Designed for repeatable transfer and practical maintenance

The pneumatic variants are presented in the catalogue with mechanical self-locking, positioning datum self-cleaning, positioning airtightness testing, and inner-hole cleaning functions. Those features are meant to support repeatable seating and reliable operation in real production environments, especially when chucks are repeatedly loaded, unloaded, and cleaned around coolant and chips.

The manual chuck remains valuable when you need the same reference idea without pneumatic plumbing. It is suited to manual quick-change operations, and the extension versions help when more reach is needed around fixtures, towers, or machine obstructions.

R-SERIES VARIANTS

Four R-Series chuck bodies on the same datum

Pick the chuck body that fits your spindle layout and access angle — every variant shares the same R-series interface so accessories and pull studs interchange.

R-Series datum chuck variants — Powerful, Lateral, Right Angle and Manual bodies on the same interface

Model-specific product view

Inspect the NT-S100P150RV1 Pneumatic Datum Chuck

This 19-second close-up shows the chuck body, pneumatic connections and marked model identity. Use it for visual product review; confirm the complete datum stack, air routing, clamp-force class, repeatability and application fit from current model data and project acceptance checks.

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Compare R-Series Models
A 19-second close-up of the NT-S100P150RV1 pneumatic datum chuck for visual model review; performance, interfaces and application fit require separate verification.

Model Overview & Key Specifications

Below is the core R-Series datum chuck range shown in the catalogue, including the corrected standard pneumatic and right-angle model assignments, plus the matching spigots and manual extension options used to complete the system.

Full five-model technical matrix repeatability, clamping, material, spigot & weight
Model Overview & Key Specifications — technical data
ModelFormatRepeatability / indexingClamping / functionMaterialMatching spigotWeight
NT-S100P150RV1Powerful pneumatic chuck<0.003 mm>10,000 NHardened stainless steelNT-S100P57RV118 kg
NT-S100P100RV2Side vertical pneumatic chuck<0.003 mm>6,000 NHardened stainless steelNT-S100P57RV16.3 kg
NT-S100P100RV1Standard pneumatic chuck<0.003 mm>6,000 NHardened stainless steelNT-S100P57RV15 kg
NT-S100P100RV3Right-angle pneumatic chuck<0.003 mm>6,000 NHardened stainless steelNT-S100P57RV118 kg
NT-S100P56RV1Manual chuck2–4 × 90° fixed indexingManual quick-change for no-air environmentsHardened stainless steelNT-S100P36RV10.8 kg
Accessories, spigots & extension options 7 items
R-Series accessories, spigots and extension options — technical data
Accessory / extensionModelKey detailMaterialWeightUse case
Pneumatic chuck spigotNT-S100P57RV1Matched interface for pneumatic chuck familyHardened stainless steel0.15 kgUse with pneumatic R-Series chucks
Manual chuck spigotNT-S100P36RV1Matched interface for manual chuck familyHardened stainless steel0.15 kgUse with manual chuck and manual extensions
Manual extension chuckNT-S100P56RV26 in extension, 4,000 NHardened stainless steel2 kgAdd reach while staying inside the manual datum family
Manual extension chuckNT-S100P56RV310 in extension, 4,000 NHardened stainless steel2.5 kgMore clearance for fixture towers and access-limited setups
R-series positioning plateNT-S100P54RV1Integrated grinding process, high precision / high strengthHardened stainless steel0.15 kgCompact locating plate for smaller reference stacks
R-series positioning plateNT-S100P75RV1Integrated grinding process, high precision / high strengthHardened stainless steel0.25 kgMid-size positioning plate when more support area is needed
R-series positioning plateNT-S100P142RV1Integrated grinding process, high precision / high strengthHardened stainless steel1.1 kgLarger positioning plate for heavier fixtures and 4-axis / 5-axis applications

Pneumatic models are listed in the catalogue with 0.5–0.8 MPa pressure actuation, mechanical self-locking, positioning-datum self-cleaning, air-tightness testing, and inner-hole cleaning related functions. Confirm the final mounting stack, air routing, and spigot family before standardizing across multiple machines.

Application Fields

The R-Series family supports different layouts, not just different industries.

R-Series datum chuck for EDM electrode and precision reference transfer

EDM & reference transfer

Keep one datum logic between milling, sinker EDM, and measurement stations.

R-Series datum chuck for high-mix CNC changeovers

High-mix CNC changeovers

Use pneumatic or manual variants to reduce rebuild time on short-run work.

R-Series side vertical and right-angle chuck for multi-axis setups

4-axis / 5-axis layouts

Side vertical and right-angle formats help when fixture access and indexing orientation matter.

R-Series manual datum chuck for presetting and inspection

Presetting & inspection

Manual and extension variants help build, transfer, and verify setups away from the spindle.

Typical R-Series Workflows

EDM electrode & holder standardization

This workflow standardizes one reference family across milling, sinker EDM, and inspection. Pneumatic chucks stay on production stations while a manual chuck is used at the setup bench to prepare and verify holders before transfer.

4-axis / 5-axis fixture access improvement

The side vertical and right-angle variants are selected to keep the datum logic consistent while improving access around rotary fixtures, tombstones, or multi-face machining layouts.

Manual presetting for faster machine changeovers

In this workflow, operators build and check workholding offline with the manual chuck or extension version, then transfer the prepared setup to the machine-side datum base with less spindle downtime and fewer rebuild errors.

Commission with evidence

Implementation & acceptance

Use one documented datum build for every station. Validate the assembled chuck, spigot, plate, utilities, and handling method against the tolerance of your own process.

01 · Prepare

Match and clean the stack

Record the model, spigot, plate, fasteners, air routing, and clean reference surfaces.

02 · Verify

Re-clamp and transfer

Measure repeated seating and, where relevant, movement between machine, bench, and inspection.

03 · Release

Set the operating baseline

Approve against internal tolerance, then document cleaning, inspection, and escalation rules.

Acceptance test plan 4 checks

Re-clamp repeat: record indicator readings after multiple controlled re-seats.

Interface seating: confirm no contamination, rocking, burrs, or incomplete contact.

Pneumatic operation: verify stable cycling with clean 0.5–0.8 MPa air where applicable.

Transfer check: confirm no unexpected datum shift between the intended stations.

Maintenance & troubleshooting operating routine

Routine

  • Each shift: clean locating faces, bores, and spigots.
  • Weekly: inspect burrs, dings, seating wear, and handling damage.
  • Monthly: verify the reference-stack repeatability baseline.
  • Quarterly: inspect air routing, seals, and mounting fasteners.

Fast diagnosis

  • Repeatability drift: clean and confirm the matched spigot.
  • Slow pneumatic cycle: check pressure, filters, and lines.
  • Access problem: review right-angle, side-vertical, or extension geometry.
  • Station variation: standardize the mounting stack and work instruction.

Share the station layout and acceptance target for a configuration review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01. What products are included in the R-Series Datum Chuck System?

The family on this page covers powerful pneumatic, side vertical pneumatic, right-angle pneumatic, standard pneumatic, manual, and manual extension chuck formats, plus the matching spigots used to complete each interface.

02. Which models are pneumatic and which are manual?

NT-S100P150RV1, NT-S100P100RV2, NT-S100P100RV1, and NT-S100P100RV3 are pneumatic chuck formats. NT-S100P56RV1 is the manual chuck, while NT-S100P56RV2 and NT-S100P56RV3 are manual extension chuck options.

03. What repeatability can I expect from the R-Series?

The pneumatic catalogue models are specified at less than 0.003 mm repeat positioning accuracy. In production, the real result still depends on the matched spigot, the mounting base, the cleanliness of the locating surfaces, and the way the stack is maintained.

04. When should I choose the side vertical or right-angle version?

Choose the side vertical chuck when compact four-side interchange or side-oriented installation is the main goal. Choose the right-angle chuck when fixture access, multi-axis orientation, or five-face accessibility matters more.

05. Can the manual R-Series chuck be used without air lines?

Yes. The manual chuck is intended for quick-change work in environments where air tubing is not available, which makes it useful for presetting, fixture preparation, inspection transfer, and flexible machine-side setups.

06. What utilities do the pneumatic models require?

The pneumatic catalogue models use pressure actuation in the 0.5–0.8 MPa range. In real use, you should also plan for clean air, a rigid mounting base, and a simple routine for cleaning the locating surfaces and inner interfaces.

07. Is the R-Series suitable for System 3R-compatible workflows?

Yes, the page is positioned around System 3R-compatible referencing workflows. Before scaling across multiple stations, confirm the pallet, spigot, and mounting pattern you plan to standardize so interchangeability stays controlled.

08. Do you provide spigots, positioning plates, and setup guidance?

Yes. We can help you match the chuck body, spigot type, extension length, mounting plate, and installation style to your machine table, fixture plate, presetting bench, or inspection workflow.

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