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collet

collet

9.9
A cone-shaped part that grips a round rod tightly in a machine
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒlɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : morsa
  • And that bottom thread grabs the the the collet shot the collet the chuck's collet.
  • collet chuck
  • 1/2-inch collet
  • collet nut

Examples

  • To adjust the tool's height, loosen the collet and reposition it accordingly.

  • So I will remove that collet and the end mill.

  • In some cases, wires are assembled into smaller bundles, which are anchored in fixtures resembling chucks and collets.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The line offers retracting clamps, edge clamps, three-hole hydraulic rams, and collet chucks.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The cylindrical alignment laser is coupled with a handheld digital display for aligning bores, rotating machinery, drive systems, lathe collets, and other industrial projects.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The technician used a collet to secure the drill bit in the machine.

  • This lathe requires a specific collet size to hold the cylindrical workpiece properly.

Synonyms

clamp
vscollet
92 3.3

A tool that holds things tightly while you work

is designed for holding a single cylindrical part in machine tools
chuck
vscollet
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A part in machines like drills and lathes that holds a bit or material being worked on

holds cylindrical objects by a cone shape rather than by jaws
collet chuck
vscollet
  • Specialized
9.7

A cone-shaped clamp that holds round rods firmly in a lathe

is the single-word term used instead of a compound name

Compounds

collet chuck
  • Specialized
9.7

A cone-shaped clamp that holds round rods firmly in a lathe

Surface Forms

collet singular
collets plural

Etymology

Collet comes from the Latin collum 'neck' and is like a tiny collar that squeezes around a rod. So, in machines a collet is a cone-shaped 'collar' that grips a tool or workpiece tightly.