collet
- noun
- /ˈkɒlɪt/
- Specialized
- 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
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To adjust the tool's height, loosen the collet and reposition it accordingly.
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So I will remove that collet and the end mill.
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In some cases, wires are assembled into smaller bundles, which are anchored in fixtures resembling chucks and collets.
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The line offers retracting clamps, edge clamps, three-hole hydraulic rams, and collet chucks.
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The cylindrical alignment laser is coupled with a handheld digital display for aligning bores, rotating machinery, drive systems, lathe collets, and other industrial projects.
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The technician used a collet to secure the drill bit in the machine.
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This lathe requires a specific collet size to hold the cylindrical workpiece properly.
Synonyms
A tool that holds things tightly while you work
A part in machines like drills and lathes that holds a bit or material being worked on
A cone-shaped clamp that holds round rods firmly in a lathe
Compounds
Surface Forms
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.