About MicroCentric
About MicroCentric
MicroCentric was founded in 1969 by Anton Fink, an Austrian mechanical engineer who relocated first to Montreal and later to New York, bringing with him a background rooted in precision measurement, including an earlier patent for a precision gear tester. The company originally operated as Metrology Systems Corporation, reflecting its early focus on precision measurement equipment.
Fink's development of the MicroCentric High Precision Air Chuck became the foundation of the company's future direction, and as chucks grew to dominate the business, Metrology Systems Corporation formally changed its name to MicroCentric. Over more than 50 years, the company built a reputation as a global leader in precision workholding technology, including chucks, collets, and air cylinders used in machining operations.
MicroCentric expanded internationally by establishing MicroCentric GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany in 1995, and has been represented in Japan for over 30 years through Dynamic Tools Corporation, headquartered in Kyoto. The company remains based in Plainview, New York. ChatMRO indexes the MicroCentric catalog so buyers can search by chuck type, collet size, or spindle interface to find matching workholding products.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does MicroCentric manufacture?
MicroCentric manufactures precision air chucks, collets, and air cylinders used in machine tool workholding applications. The company has specialized in this technology since developing its first air chuck in the 1960s.
Who founded MicroCentric?
MicroCentric was founded in 1969 by Anton Fink, an Austrian mechanical engineer who had previously patented a precision gear tester. The company originally operated under the name Metrology Systems Corporation.
Why did Metrology Systems Corporation change its name to MicroCentric?
As the company's High Precision Air Chuck product line grew to dominate its business, Metrology Systems Corporation formally adopted the MicroCentric name, taken directly from the chuck product line itself. This renaming reflected the company's shift from general precision measurement to dedicated workholding technology.
Does MicroCentric operate internationally?
Yes, MicroCentric established MicroCentric GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany in 1995 and has been represented in Japan for over 30 years through Dynamic Tools Corporation in Kyoto. The company's headquarters remains in Plainview, New York.
What industries use MicroCentric workholding products?
MicroCentric's precision chucks and collets are used across machining operations that require high-accuracy workholding during turning and other machine tool processes. Over 50 years, the company has become recognized as a global leader in this precision workholding technology.