Sep 25, 2020 · Yes, ER collets can compress down about 0.040" and still hold but do this enough and their accuracy suffers eventually. On a lathe, in a hobby ...

Oct 11, 2014 · I like the ER16 for tighter areas where the ER40 won't fit with a smaller endmill. ER32 (max 3/4") is a good all around size for our size mills.

I agree with the other guys - for the lathe, get the ER40. ER50 will go bigger but the collets and nuts are big bucks and not worth the cost. For the mill, go ...

Nov 24, 2016 · Both work well. The ER-32 slips out of the TTS 3/4" R8 holder easier for bit changes. The ETM one requires a spindle wrench up top to hold the ...

Nov 25, 2020 · The differences between the ER collets are size: a bigger number equals a range of collets that are larger.

Aug 10, 2022 · Supposedly the ER32 and ER40 collets can close up to 1mm. You really don't want to do that, since they won't have good run out that way. I ...

Dec 31, 2018 · I really like my Techniks ER40 set. They are very accurate and easy to use. I have not used their chucks, but I have no reason to doubt them.

Feb 26, 2018 · No comparison between ETM collets and Chinese ones, same goes for chuck. ... No comparison between ... My ER32 set is Iscar/ETM, my ER40 is Z Live ...

Apr 8, 2022 · In a mill, I use an ER32 set and you only need something like a 1/8 or 1/16" increment set, as almost all end mill shanks come in some increment ...