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What size is an er25 collet?
ER Collet | Length | Clamping Range |
ER-16 | 27.5 mm (1.08") | 0.5—9 mm (0.020—0.354") |
ER-20 | 31.5 mm (1.24") | 1—13 mm (0.039—0.512") |
ER-25 | 34 mm (1.34") | 1—16 mm (0.039—0.630") |
ER-32 | 40 mm (1.57" | 1—21 mm (0.039—0.827") |
What does er stand for in collets?
The standard series are: ER-8, ER-11, ER-16, ER-20, ER-25, ER-32, ER-40, and ER-50. The "ER" name came from an existing "E" collet (which were a letter series of names) which Rego-Fix modified and appended "R" for "Rego-Fix". The series number is the opening diameter of the tapered receptacle, in millimetres.
What is the disadvantage of collet chuck?
Disadvantages of collets
Collets are limited in the range of workpiece sizes they can accommodate and are ideally suited for repetitive jobs where the clamping requirements don't vary greatly. They are also better suited for clamping tooling with longer shanks and workpieces with consistent diameters.
What is the difference between a collet and a chuck?
Collets Vs Jaw Chucks. Collets and chucks are two common types of mechanism used to hold spindle tooling or workpieces. Technically speaking, a collet is a type of chuck, but the two terms are usually used exclusively. A 'chuck' usually refers to any type of work holder which is not a collet.