MAKINO Machining Center × NT-TOOL Slim Hydro Chuck
NT TOOL THAI CO., LTD. provides tool holders, peripheral equipment, and after-sales support for customers in Thailand and neighboring ASEAN countries.
In Thailand, in addition to direct sales, we also frequently supply tooling through partnerships with machine tool manufacturers—an approach known as “bundled sales” where tools are delivered together with the machine.
In this article, we introduce our collaboration with Makino (Thailand), the company with whom we have the highest number of bundled sales in Thailand, as well as recommended machining solutions.
The Slim Hydro Chuck “PHC・SB,” part of NT-TOOL’s Hydro Chuck series, is the best match for Makino machining centers and has seen growing adoption throughout Southeast Asia.
▲ Demo unit displayed at the MAKINO Private Show: A vertical machining center equipped with NT-TOOL milling chucks
Optimal for High-Precision Mold Processing | Slim Hydro Chuck “PHC・SB” – No Heating Required
The combination of Makino’s high-precision, high-rigidity machining centers—well-regarded for mold processing—and the Slim Hydro Chuck makes this an excellent solution for factories requiring top-level accuracy.
Its slim-body design is ideal for avoiding interference in wall-side machining and supports drilling, reaming, and 5-axis finishing with end mills. Although it shares the common shape of shrink-fit chucks frequently used in mold machining, it has the major advantage of not requiring heat during tool clamping. This makes handling easier and safer, while eliminating the need for heating devices—one of the reasons it has become increasingly popular in Thailand.
Features of the Slim Hydro Chuck “PHC・SB”
✓ Runout accuracy of 3 µm (4d projection, max 100 mm)
✓ Unique hydraulic chamber structure provides excellent vibration damping
✓ High repeat clamping accuracy of 1 µm
✓ Easy clamping with only a hex wrench
✓ Special anti-rust treatment ensures long life and protects the machine spindle
✓ Maximum allowable rotation speed: 40,000 min⁻¹
MAKINO and NT-TOOL work closely together in Thailand to provide customized solutions tailored to customers’ requirements.
Both companies actively participate in private shows and exhibitions, introducing machining centers and tooling as a bundled package to provide solutions that directly address on-site challenges.
▲ Hydro Chuck Series
Local Bundled Sales and After-Sales Support Provided Through Manufacturer Collaboration
“NT-TOOL products offer a wide lineup and exceptional ease of use. They provide the precision, rigidity, and usability required for machining. The Hydro Chuck series, in particular, is ideal for mold processing. Our customers consistently praise the quality and ease of use. Among tooling manufacturers in Thailand, NT-TOOL is our most active partner. By collaborating closely as manufacturers, we deliver the best proposals to our customers. The combination of MAKINO machine tools and NT-TOOL tooling offers an excellent balance of quality and cost performance.” (Savat, Makino Thailand)
