Compared to conventional lathe chucks used for large clamping diameters, the weight of the Rota-S Flex is 60% less. At an identical table load, much heavier workpieces can be machined, says Schunk, and due to the low working height, enough space remains for the workpiece and the cutting tools, so extending the work envelope.
Simultaneously, for customers machining smaller workpieces, the extended guideways can be disassembled to improve workpiece accessibility, as compared to clamping applications involving conventional large chucks.
