A system includes a component to be machined, the component having a plastic base body having an outer diameter and a longitudinal axis and at least one clamping auxiliary structure, and a clamping element configured to clamp the component using the clamping auxiliary structure. The clamping element includes at least one clamping jaw having at least one counter-clamping auxiliary structure that is configured to engage the clamping auxiliary structure and to fix the component in an interference-fit manner in the axial direction with respect to the clamping element. Also a machining method using the system.

An attachment apparatus for laser engraving comprising a chuck housing comprising a plurality of channels; a plurality of self-centering jaws bases disposed within the plurality of channels, the plurality of self-centering jaws bases further comprising at least one jaws base hole; and a scroll wheel in mechanical communication with the plurality of self-centering jaws bases.

An attachment apparatus for laser engraving comprising a chuck housing comprising a plurality of channels; a plurality of self-centering jaws bases disposed within the plurality of channels, the plurality of self-centering jaws bases further comprising at least one jaws base hole; and a scroll wheel in mechanical communication with the plurality of self-centering jaws bases.

The present disclosure provides a jaw assembly for mounting to a lathe spindle. The jaw assembly comprises a first jaw set with at least one axially extending jaw portion which comprises a channel extending in the same axial direction as the jaw portion, and a second jaw set locatable within and releasably attached to the first jaw set via at least one fastener locatable in the channel.