Collets

A subcategory of chucks, collets incorporate a tapered outer sleeve and an inner cylindrical surface that fits around a tool or workpiece. Collets are typically divided into woodworking and metalworking uses. In woodworking, collets are often used to hold cutting bits in routers, drill presses and other machinery. In metalworking, collets are typically used for holding round bars or tools, but can also be found in hexagonal, square, and custom-shaped configurations.

Collets: Articles

Accessorize and Extend the Life of Your Machines

BIG Kaiser, machine tool cleaners, bore cleaners, taper cleaners, spindle cleaners

A wide variety of accessories — from chip blowers to modular cutting tools to brushes to cleaners that remove particles in a machine tool spindle — maximize the life of your tools, decrease downtime, and increase productivity so your shop can take on more jobs.

A wide variety of accessories — from chip blowers to modular cutting...

The One Big Flaw in CNC Milling That’s Costing Tool Life

Early adoption of JM Performance Products’ High Torque retention knobs helped a titanium machining company overcome deficiencies at the spindle to advance its aerospace production trajectory.

Early adoption of JM Performance Products’ High Torque retention knobs helped a...
Collets: Products

Collet Pads and Jaws Enhance Job Shop Capabilities and Efficiencies

Dillon collet pads and jaws allow job shops to expand their machining capabilities, with thru-hole chucks that hold small bar stock for Swiss-type machining, and tube stock. Dillon’s unique Carbinite coating securely grips parts with varied geometries and allows more…

Dillon collet pads and jaws allow job shops to expand their machining...
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