Micro Lathe collet closer with 8 collets
Collet set includes collet nut with collet sizes (1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", and one blank).
Thread Size 3/4" x 16 tpi.
The collet is used to hold small diameter workpieces and small diameter milling cutters.
The advantages of collets are:
- material can be loaded quickly
- collets are very accurate
- maximum spindle speeds can be used
Note: (A collet turning at 5000 rpm is a lot safer than a chuck at 5000 rpm).
Collets normally accept material that is .001" over the collet size and .004" under the collet size. Bar stock is usually within this tolerance.
Part Number 1040