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Permanent Magnetic Chucks

MPI’s Permanent Magnetic Chucks provide reliable, power-free workholding for ferrous components during grinding, milling, and machining operations. Designed with high holding force and consistent clamping across the entire surface, these chucks enhance precision, reduce setup time, and eliminate the need for mechanical clamps or fixtures. With no external power required, they offer a safe, low-maintenance solution for toolrooms, production environments, and job shops. MPI’s chucks are built for durability, repeatability, and secure holding—even during heavy-duty or fine-finish machining applications.

Rare Earth Round Chuck

MPI’s Rare Earth Round Chuck delivers powerful, uniform magnetic holding for circular grinding and turning applications. Its compact profile and high-energy rare earth magnets ensure precision clamping with zero power requirement. Ideal for lathe work, rotary tables, and surface grinding of round parts, it enhances accuracy while reducing setup time and part distortion.

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Double Rare Earth Round Chuck

Designed for maximum magnetic holding power, MPI’s Double Rare Earth Round Chuck uses dual magnet circuits to secure ferrous components during heavy grinding or turning. It provides deep, uniform clamping strength—ideal for demanding, high-force machining of circular or ring-shaped parts. Its durable construction ensures stability, repeatability, and consistent performance in tough environments.

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Double Ceramic Round Chuck

MPI’s Double Ceramic Round Chuck combines stable holding power with excellent heat resistance, making it ideal for surface grinding applications. Its ceramic pole design minimizes thermal distortion and wear, while delivering reliable part clamping over time. Perfect for precision grinding where minimal thermal influence is critical to maintaining tolerance and finish.

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Rare Earth Compact Milling Chuck

MPI’s Rare Earth Compact Milling Chuck offers strong, secure magnetic workholding in a low-profile design, ideal for CNC milling and drilling where space is tight. It's rare earth magnet technology ensures high clamping force across the work surface, reducing vibration and improving surface finish while enhancing fixture accessibility and part throughput.

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Rare Earth Surface Grinder Chuck

The Rare Earth Surface Grinder Chuck from MPI provides precise, rigid clamping for ferrous workpieces in high-accuracy surface grinding operations. It's rare earth magnets deliver exceptional holding force while maintaining tight part tolerances. Designed for flatness and uniformity, it minimizes part movement, boosting repeatability and finish quality in toolroom and production grinding.

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Dymax Permanent Magnetic Chuck

MPI’s Dymax Chuck is engineered for maximum versatility, offering high holding force and flexible pole configurations for flat and round components. It provides a balanced solution for grinding, light milling, and general machining. With no external power required and built-in safety reliability, it’s a trusted all-purpose magnetic chuck for shops of all sizes.

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Pneumatic Switchable Permanent Magnet (PSPM)

MPI’s PSPM offers the strength of a permanent magnet with the automation of pneumatic switching. Perfect for integration into robotic or automated systems, it provides fast, repeatable clamping and release of ferrous parts. With no residual magnetism and minimal energy use, the PSPM enhances safety, cycle time, and precision in automated workholding.

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Magnetic Permanent Block

MPI’s Magnetic Permanent Block provides a simple, rugged solution for securing small ferrous components in grinding, inspection, or light machining tasks. With powerful holding and a compact footprint, it’s ideal for fixture setups, squaring blocks, or parallel clamping. Maintenance-free and portable, it’s a shop essential for quick, repeatable workholding.

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Permanent Magnetic Chucks Comparison

Unique Benefits and Considerations


Industries, Applications and Regulations

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Industry Type

Industries That Use These Magnetic Workholding Products

  • Precision Tool & Die Making

  • Aerospace Machining and Assembly

  • Automotive Component Manufacturing

  • Medical Device Machining

  • Mold and EDM Shops

  • General CNC and Job Shops

  • Heavy Equipment and Industrial Machinery Production

  • Defense and Military Contract Machining

Processing Application

Rare Earth Round Chuck

  • Cylindrical or round part turning, surface grinding on rotary tables

  • Securely holds round ferrous parts with powerful rare-earth clamping for precision turning or grinding


Double Rare Earth Round Chuck

  • Heavy-duty grinding or turning of large rings, gears, or high-force operations

  • Provides deeper, uniform holding force to prevent part slippage in aggressive machining

Double Ceramic Round Chuck

  • Grinding applications where heat stability is critical, high-finish surface grinding

  • Minimizes thermal distortion and wear; ideal for fine finishes on temperature-sensitive jobs

Rare Earth Compact Milling Chuck

  • CNC milling, drilling, or light-duty planing in tight setups

  • Low-profile design for high clamping force with minimal obstruction; reduces vibration and improves accuracy

Rare Earth Surface Grinder Chuck

  • High-precision flat grinding of ferrous workpieces

  • Provides consistent clamping flatness and tight tolerances for toolroom and production grinding

Dymax Permanent Magnetic Chuck

  • General-purpose workholding for grinding, light milling, and inspection

  • Versatile chuck for flat or round parts; balances strong holding with easy part release

Pneumatic Switchable Permanent Magnet (PSPM)

  • Automated or robotic clamping and release in CNC cells

  • Enables fast, programmable part clamping/release with no residual magnetism — perfect for flexible automation

Magnetic Permanent Block

  • Small part positioning during inspection, light machining, or squaring
    Portable, simple fixture for securing small ferrous parts without complex setups

Regulations and Requirements

Regulations, Quality Standards & Industry Requirements Supported

OSHA Machine Guarding and Ergonomic Safety

  • Reduces manual fixturing, heavy clamping, and repetitive strain by providing secure, tool-free workholding.

ANSI B11 Series (Machine Tools Safety)

  • Supports safe workholding for milling, turning, grinding, and EDM — preventing unexpected part movement.

ISO 9001 / AS9100 (Aerospace) / IATF 16949 (Automotive)

  • Delivers repeatable, precision clamping that supports tight tolerances and process capability (Cp/Cpk).

  • Improves surface finish and dimensional accuracy, helping meet customer and regulatory specifications.

Lean Manufacturing & 5S Principles

  • Reduces setup times, minimizes fixture inventory, and promotes clean, organized workspaces.

CE / UL Compliance (integrated with power/control systems, e.g., PSPM)

  • Meets international requirements for switchable magnetic clamping in automated environments.

Poka-Yoke and Process Control

  • Reliable clamping reduces the risk of part movement or scrap, directly supporting defect prevention initiatives.

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