Dillon Collet Pads, Jaws Expand Range of Machinable Part Geometries

Source: Dillon Manufacturing Inc.

Dillon Manufacting Inc.’s collet pads and jaws enable job shops to perform a wider range of machining operations, including through-hole chucks that hold small bar stock for Swiss-type machining and tube stock. The use of Carbinite coating securely grips parts with varied geometries and enables more aggressive machining for reduced cycle times. The collet pads and jawa enable faster processing, shorter cycle times, greater repeatability and faster changeovers.

Designed for precision boring, high-speed machining, tapping, drilling and finishing, Dillon collet pads and chucks are well-suited for small-diameter machining of stems, spools, crimp assemblies, manifolds for high pressure air systems, medical parts, miscellaneous fittings, mechanical and transmission components and specialty valves.

A collet pad top jaw system increases the chuck’s range of workholding capabilities, enabling more varied part geometries to be machined with the same jaw system. Precision-ground collet pads provide tight tolerances for workpieces, with full contact across the gripping surface for greater holding power. Full contact of gripping surfaces provides a more stable grip and supports heavier cuts, resulting in shorter cycle times. Round, hex and square collet pad shapes with both smooth and serrated gripping surfaces are available, including Carbinite — a wear-resistant textured carbide coating which is said to double the gripping strength at equal clamping force. This improved grip on workpieces can boost mill performance and prolong tool life.