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collet Definition

col·let (käl′it)

noun

  1. a metal band or ring, such as is used in a watch to hold the end of a balance spring
  2. a small metal band used in ring settings
  3. a chuck with a conical or tapered end, for gripping circular pieces to be turned on a lathe

Etymology: Fr, dim. of col, the neck < L collum: see collar

transitive verb

to set in, or furnish with, a collet

collet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • accept: The nose was threaded 1 7/8 " Acme and the front built out to accept collets of up to 1 " capacity.
  • hold: With the collet held in this position, pipe can be removed.
  • take: The No.4 Morse taper was provided with an adaptor to take spring collets with a maximum bore of 11/16 " .
  • make: We make hand made collets only when we have to, usually because we or our customer wants something individual.
  • stamp: Stamping the collet from a single sheet of gold or platinum produces a stronger more durable component, with a smoother cleaner surface.

Adjective modifier

  • lever-operated: A quick-action lever-operated collet closer was fitted - the maximum collet through capacity being 0.5 " .
  • 5c: It was equipped to accept either the 3C, 4C or 5C collets supplied with the lathe.

Modifies a noun

  • chuck: You can't put ordinary, small drill bits into a collet chuck.
  • capacity: A key entry is for January 16, 1941: " Paul is drafting the lathe with one inch collet capacity.
  • draw: The spindle drive gear was slipped on between the collet draw bar wheel and the drive pulley.
  • type: The plugs are a collet clamp type and also coated with laboratory grade Silver for an exemplary finish and excellent conductivity.
  • set: One of the drawers was fitted out to accept a complete collet set.
  • system: High engine revs are allowed by a special valve retainer collet system used to secure the steel intake and exhuast valves.

Noun used with modifier

  • draw-in: As an alternative Cataract offered a " Beach Drill " 1/8 " capacity chuck mounted on a solid draw-in collet.
  • valve: High engine revs are allowed by a special valve retainer collet system used to secure the steel intake and exhuast valves.
  • type: This latter machine had a large-bore spindle with the nose formed to accept standard 8mm WW type collets.
  • inch: A key entry is for January 16, 1941: " Paul is drafting the lathe with one inch collet capacity.