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65mm FlexC
™
Collet System Style DL
Instructions B-177
Hardinge Inc. One Hardinge Drive, Elmira, New York U.S.A. 14902-1507 800.843.8801 www.ShopHardinge.com
Par
t No
. B 00095000177
Hardinge FlexC™ Low Profile
Dead-Length
®
Collet System
Style DL — 65mm
Installation Instructions and Parts Lists
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Before installing the Hardinge
®
FlexC
™
Collet System on your
machine tool, thoroughly read this manual and understand the
information. If you are uncertain about any of the information,
see your immediate supervisor. Also make certain that you
understand the information in your machine tool operator’s,
programmer’s and maintenance manuals.
NOTICE
• Damage resulting from misuse, negligence or accidents is not
covered by the Hardinge FlexC
™
warranty.
• Information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
• In no event will Hardinge Inc. be responsible for indirect or
consequential damage resulting from the use or application of
the product, or any of the information in this document.
• This product is only to be used by trained machinists skilled in
the use and operation of collet systems and collet chucks on
metal cutting machines.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS TO THE TURNING MACHINE
• Check to see that the workpiece is properly gripped and seated
in the collet head before beginning the machining cycle.
• Do not unclamp the workpiece until the machining cycle has
come to a complete stop.
• Observe all safety precautions indicated in the machine manual
when operating the machine including the use of guards and
keeping the door closed during machining.
• Do not exceed the maximum operating force and RPM for the
Hardinge FlexC Collet Systems indicated below:
– Maximum operating force: 10,100 lb (45KN)
– Maximum RPM: 6,000
