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Technical guides on Swiss-type lathe collets, guide bushes, machine compatibility, bore designs and precision requirements.
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DIN 6343 Collets & E-Series Model Guide
Read Full Article →: DIN 6343 Collets & E-Series Model GuideA technical reference guide to DIN 6343 and E-series collets, including 145E, 157E, 161E, 173E, 177E and 185E. Compare dimensions, model references, gripping bore options and…
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STAR 32 Series Collets and Guide Bushes: Selection and Model Reference
Read Full Article →: STAR 32 Series Collets and Guide Bushes: Selection and Model ReferenceA practical reference for STAR 32 series collets and guide bushes, including compatible machine models, reference numbers, bore capacities, material options and ordering information.
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Citizen 20-Type Collets and Guide Bushes for Swiss-Type Lathes
Read Full Article →: Citizen 20-Type Collets and Guide Bushes for Swiss-Type LathesCitizen 20 type is a tooling-family or size reference rather than a machine bar-capacity specification. Learn how to confirm compatible collets and guide bushes by machine…
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How to Specify a Long-Nose Sub-Spindle Collet
Read Full Article →: How to Specify a Long-Nose Sub-Spindle ColletSWISS-TYPE LATHE WORKHOLDING How to Specify a Long-Nose Sub-Spindle Collet A long-nose sub-spindle collet is normally produced by extending the front section of an existing standard…
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Swiss-Type Lathe Guide Bush Clearance: How to Select the Correct Bore Size
Read Full Article →: Swiss-Type Lathe Guide Bush Clearance: How to Select the Correct Bore SizeCollets & Guide Bushes Swiss-Type Lathe Guide Bush Clearance: How to Select the Correct Bore Size Guide bush clearance must allow the bar to move smoothly…
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How to Identify Swiss-Type Lathe Collets and Guide Bushes
Read Full Article →: How to Identify Swiss-Type Lathe Collets and Guide BushesCollets & Guide Bushes How to Identify Swiss-Type Lathe Collets and Guide Bushes A machine brand alone is not enough to confirm a replacement tool. Reliable…
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Main-Spindle vs. Sub-Spindle Collets: Bore Design and Application Differences
Read Full Article →: Main-Spindle vs. Sub-Spindle Collets: Bore Design and Application DifferencesCompare the bore design and gripping requirements of main-spindle and sub-spindle collets used on Swiss-type lathes.
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