A Sliding Head Collet is a high-precision workholding collet used on sliding headstock (Swiss-type) CNC lathes. It supports the bar close to the cutting zone, minimizing deflection and vibration and enabling tight tolerances, superior surface finish, and high productivity, especially for long and slender components.
A Sliding Head Collet is a high-precision workholding collet used on sliding headstock (Swiss-type) CNC lathes.
It supports the bar very close to the cutting zone, reducing deflection and vibration, which enables tight tolerances, superior surface finish, and high productivity—especially for long, slender components.
Key Features
Sliding Head Collet – Dimension Details (Typical)
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Parameter |
Standard Range |
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Collet Type |
Sliding Head / Swiss Type |
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Bar Capacity |
1 – 38 mm (machine dependent) |
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Outer Diameter (OD) |
As per machine |
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Overall Length (L) |
As per guide bush / headstock |
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Grip Type |
External gripping |
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Accuracy (TIR) |
≤ 0.005 – 0.01 mm |
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Material |
Spring Steel / Alloy Steel |
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Options |
Plain / Carbide lined / Rubber lined |
đź“Ś Exact OD, length, and bore are manufactured as per machine model and bar size.
Construction Details
Types of Sliding Head Collets
Applications
Advantages vs Conventional Collet
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Feature |
Sliding Head Collet |
Conventional Collet |
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Support Near Tool |
Excellent |
Limited |
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Vibration Control |
Very High |
Medium |
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Accuracy on Long Parts |
Excellent |
Average |
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Surface Finish |
Superior |
Standard |
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Productivity |
High |
Medium |
Supply Options
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