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Hardinge Inc. manufactures a complete line of collets for Hydromat rotary transfer machines. Hydromat collets are manufactured to rigid specifications including material, heat treatment and accuracy for the high-production environment. Every Hydromat collet's thread, back bearing, taper gage line and spread are manufactured with dedicated gages. The strictest concentricity specifications are used to ensure total quality, according to the company.
Through-hole and stepped-collets are offered in round fractional, metric, hexagon and square. Standard sizes are available up to the maximum capacity of the collet and machine tool. All hex and square collets have two keyways for orientation, one to the corner and one to the flat for either synchronization requirement. Special shapes and features are also available. Hardinge offers collets for the HW/25-12, HB/32-16, HB32/45-16, and the HB/45-12 Hydromat rotary transfer machines.
Related Glossary Terms
- collet
collet
Flexible-sided device that secures a tool or workpiece. Similar in function to a chuck, but can accommodate only a narrow size range. Typically provides greater gripping force and precision than a chuck. See chuck.
- flat ( screw flat)
flat ( screw flat)
Flat surface machined into the shank of a cutting tool for enhanced holding of the tool.
- through-hole
through-hole
Hole or cavity cut in a solid shape that connects with other holes or extends all the way through the workpiece.
