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walker ceramax fine division permanent magnetic chucks

Walker Ceramax Permanent Magnetic Chuck

Walker Ceramax

Suitable for Sinker EDM Applications

The Walker Ceramax is the most widely accepted permanent magnetic chuck in the machine tool industry. In addition to its ease of installation and operation, this patented design offers the highest holding power available on the market. It simplifies complicated set-ups with accurate repeatability.

The Ceramax is extremely versatile and is suitable for many milling applications in addition to general toolroom grinding.

  • Special Flatness and Parallelism Tolerances available on request
  • Optional Stainless Steel Construction and Flushing Holes on request

Ceramax Diagram

Walker Ceramax Diagram

standard features:

  • Full magnetic surface to all edges - powerful holding over entire chuck surface
  • Fine pole divisions - for more uniform magnetic holding of small parts
  • Solid construction top plate - protects permanent magnetic pack from penetration of EDM fluids. Provides stronger and more rigid work surface
  • Lowest height of any permanent chuck - for added clearance on larger workpieces
  • Can be used inverted for holding electrode on ram
  • Supplied with (2) hold down clamps
  • Magnetic field does not affect EDM operation

specifications


size no.
(inches)
ship weight
(lbs.)
  size no.
(inches)
ship weight
(lbs.)
4 x 4 10   8 x 20 105
4 x 8 20   8 x 24 120
5 x 10 29   10 x 15 94
5 x 12 36   10 x 18 105
6 1/2 x 6 1/2 26   10 x 20 130
6 x 10 36   10 x 24 140
6 x 12 45   10 x 30* 245
6 x 14 53   12 x 18 165
6 x 18 67   12 x 24 200
8 x 15 75   12 x 36* 450
8 x 18 90   12 x 48* 560
*Two Handles