Mini Mill Tooling
Mini Mill Tooling
Holding End Mills
You can use collets or end mill holders to hold end mills. The world is split about 50/50 on which is better. We will give you the arguments for both sides and let you decide.
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End Mill Holders |
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Collets are shorter than end mill holders and so give you more vertical work area.
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End mill holders are longer than collets and so let you reach nearer the mini mill's table.
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Collets grip the end mill all the way around and so provide a better grip.
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End mill holders have a set screw that bears on the flat on the shank of the end mill and so ensure that the end mill cannot slip.
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Collets are more concentric than end mill holders because they grip all the way around the end mill's shank.
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Because they fit the end mill closely end mill holders ensure concentricity.
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Collets are less expensive than end mill holders and so can be replaced when they wear out.
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End mill holders are more robust than collets and are less prone to wear out.
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It's fun juggling an end mill, a collet and a drawbar all at the same time.
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It is easier to replace an end mill in an end mill holder because the end mill holder can remain in the spindle.
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Options for Holding End Mills
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3MT Spindle |
R8 Spindle |
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1604
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Collet Set, R8, Set of 6
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X |
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2030
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Collet Set, R8, Set of 11
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X |
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Collets, R8, Individual Sizes
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X |
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1615
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Collet Set, 3MT, Set of 7
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X |
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1948
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Collet Set, 3MT, Set of 11
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X |
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Collets, 3MT, Individual Sizes
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X |
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1258
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End Mill Holder Set, R8, 5-Piece
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X |
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1636
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End Mill Holder Set, 3MT, 5-Piece
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X |
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End Mill Holder, R8
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X |
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End Mill Holder, 3MT
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X |
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