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    ER Collets

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    The most widely used type of collet, these collets hold cutting tools in ER collet chucks for milling, drilling, and routing. Spring slots clamp evenly around the shank to minimize runout for clean, accurate cuts and long tool life. The slots flex to grip slightly undersized shanks too, so you don't need an exact match for each cutting tool in your lineup. You can also use these collets in ER collet fixtures and custom setups to keep small round parts centered.
    52100 Alloy Steel—Hardened 52100 alloy steel collets are made from the same tough material used to make bearings. They’re more wear-resistant than basic spring steel collets but will wear faster than hardened chrome-moly steel collets if you change bits frequently.
    Chrome-Moly Steel—Hardened chrome-moly steel collets are more wear-resistant than hardened 52100 alloy steel collets. They hold their shape better over time and have lower runout, even with frequent bit changes. Often used for high-volume production runs, they stand up to high-speed, high-force machining in any material.
    Collet
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    Grip Range
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    ID Tolerance
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    Overall
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    Specs. Met
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    ER-25
     
    Hardened Chrome-Moly Steel
    9/16"0.523" to 0.563"0.0002"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1.03"1.38"DIN 6499-B, ISO 15488 Form B3669N28000000
     
    ER-32
     
    Hardened Chrome-Moly Steel
    9/16"0.523" to 0.563"0.0002"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1.3"1.57"DIN 6499-B, ISO 15488 Form B3321A11700000
     
    ER-40
     
    Hardened 52100 Alloy Steel
    9/16"0.523" to 0.562"0.0002"-0.0004" to 0"1.61"1.81"DIN 6499-B, ISO 15488 Form B9498N2400000
     

    5C Lathe Collets

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Lathe Collets. 5C Lathe Collets, Hexagonal Face.

    Round Face

    Hexagonal Face

    These collets tightly grip workpieces when installed into a 5C collet chuck or holder. They provide a stronger hold on small workpieces than a standard lathe chuck.
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    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Workpiece Dia.
    Tolerance
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    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Internal Thread
    Size
    External Thread
    Size
    Material
    Each
    Round Face
    9/16"0.0011"-0.004" to 0"1 1/4"3.27"1.041"-241.238"-20Steel
    		3223A446000000
     
    Hexagonal Face
    9/16"0.0025"-0.004" to 0"1 1/4"3.27"1.041"-241.238"-20Steel
    		3223A57200000
     

    R8 Collets

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    Grip cutting tools in the R8 taper spindle of your Bridgeport or other milling machine. These collets thread onto your machine’s drawbar, pulling them into the spindle so they can clamp tightly around your bit.
    The lower the runout, the higher the accuracy and the longer the tool life.
    0.0008" Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy—An accuracy of 0.0008” works well for roughing and heavy material removal, where tight tolerances aren't critical.
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    Thread Size
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    Hardened Steel—0.0002" Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy
    9/16"-0.004" to 0"0.95"4.089"7/16"-20
    		3257A26000000
     
    Hardened Steel—0.0008" Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy
    9/16"0" to 0.001"0.95"4.134"7/16"-20
    		3257A31700000
     

    16C Lathe Collets

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    Insert into a 16C collet chuck or holder to tightly grip round workpieces. They provide a stronger hold on small workpieces than a standard lathe chuck. These collets have both external and internal threads.
    Collet
    Size
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    Workpiece Dia.
    Tolerance
    Body
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Internal Thread
    Size
    External Thread
    Size
    Material
    Each
    Round Face
    9/16"0.0011"-0.004" to 0"1.89"4.31"1 11/16"-20M47.5 × 1.75 mmSteel
    		3274A116000000
     

    ER Coolant Control Collets

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    Image of Product. Sealed. Front orientation. Milling Machine Collets. ER Coolant Control Collets, Sealed Coolant Delivery Collet.

    Sealed

    Shown in Use

    Sealed

    Made with high-performance machining in mind—these collets not only grip your cutting tool but also direct coolant to the tool's cutting edge. They have coolant channels designed to work with through-spindle coolant (TSC) systems to clear chips and reduce heat from friction, resulting in clean cuts and long tool life. Place them directly into your ER collet holder, no need to fuss with special collet nuts, coolant rings, or repositioning hoses and nozzles with every setup change.
    You get the benefits of using an ER collet, too. Spring slots clamp evenly around the shank to minimize runout for accurate cuts. Keep in mind, these collets must form a tight seal around the tool shank for proper coolant delivery, so match the shank size to the collet size exactly for the best results.
    Sealed Coolant Delivery Collet—Sealed collets run coolant through the cutting tool, so they only work with tools that have coolant holes. Since the coolant runs through the tool, they’re a better choice for deep-hole drilling and high-speed machining than collets with angled ports. Steel seals are built into their body, so they withstand higher pressure and last longer than collets with rubber seals.
    Chrome-Moly Steel—Hardened chrome-moly steel collets are more wear-resistant than hardened 52100 alloy steel collets. They hold their shape better over time and have lower runout, even with frequent bit changes. Often used for high-volume production runs, they stand up to high-speed, high-force machining in any material. Their maximum coolant pressure is higher than 52100 alloy steel collets, so they’re a better choice for deep-hole drilling and turning operations in CNC Swiss lathes.
    Collet
    Size
    Grip Range
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    ID Tolerance
    Max. Coolant
    Pressure, psi
    Max. Body
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    ER-32—Sealed
     
    Hardened Chrome-Moly Steel
    9/16"0.543" to 0.563"0.0002"-0.0001" to 0.0001"2,9001.3"1.57"DIN 6499-B, ISO 15488 Form B3321A168000000
     

    ER Tap Collets

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    Hold square-shank taps in ER collet chucks and tap holders to create internal threads in workpieces. To hold taps tightly in place, these collets have spring slots that grip the round part of the shank and a square opening in the base that mates with the square end. They meet DIN and ISO dimensional standards.
    These collets hold inch and metric taps that have shanks that meet ANSI standards. They will not work with taps that have shanks sized to ISO, DIN, or JIS standards.
    52100 Alloy Steel—52100 alloy steel collets are made from the same tough material used to make bearings. They’re more wear-resistant than basic spring steel collets.
    Chrome-Moly Steel—Chrome-moly steel collets are more wear-resistant than 52100 alloy steel collets. They hold their shape better over time, which helps them keep a strong grip on taps. They also have lower runout, so your taps last up to 20% longer and create more accurate threads. Often used for high-volume production runs, they hold up to high-speed and high-force tapping in any material.
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    Pipe Size
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    ER-32 Collet
     
    52100 Alloy Steel—0.0004" Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy
    1/4
    		0.562"0.421"9/16"1.3"1.57"DIN 6499-A, ISO 15488 Form A9211N59000000
     
    Chrome-Moly Steel—0.0002" Total Indicated Runout (TIR) Accuracy
    1/4
    		0.562"0.421"9/16"1.3"1.57"DIN 6499-A, ISO 15488 Form A9211N111000000
     

    TG Collets

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    Clamp cutting tools in TG collet chucks for rough milling and drilling. These collets have a steep taper angle for a tighter, more stable grip than ER collets. This design gives them the strength to handle large tools and aggressive cuts. However, their grip range is smaller than ER collets, so you’ll need more collets to hold the same range of shank sizes. Use them in CNC machines and drill presses.
    Collet
    Size
    Grip Range
    Total Indicated Runout
    (TIR) Accuracy
    ID Tolerance
    Max. Body
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    TG-75
     
    Hardened Steel
    9/16"0.547" to 0.563"0.0005"-0.0004" to 0"1.06"1.84"32605A118000000
     
    TG-100
     
    Hardened Steel
    9/16"0.547" to 0.563"0.0005"-0.0004" to 0"1.38"2.38"32605A12500000
     
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