COLLET

Collet

A collet is a holding device—specifically, a subtype of chuck—that forms a collar around the object to be held and exerts a strong clamping force on the object when it is tightened, usually by means of a tapered outer collar. It may be used to hold a workpiece or a tool.

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collet

Noun

  1. A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, usually of a hard material, especially a metal.
    That collet can handle upto 3/8-inch bits.
  2. In particular, the rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set. Compare bezel.
    There is an almost invisible collet that secures the stone to the ring.

Noun (etymology 2)



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