Collet housing for TIG torches G 160 and G 220

Collet housing*

Collet housing for TIG torches G 160 and G 220

*Can also be used for: AL22/AW42, TTG2200/TTW4000 + AL16/TTG1600

The collet housing is an important component of machine tools. It is used to hold collets securely and firmly in order to fix workpieces during the machining process. Here is some important information about the role of the collet housing:

Collet holder: the collet housing provides a holder or seat for the collets. It allows for easy insertion and removal of the collets and ensures they are held securely during machining. The collet housing is designed to firmly enclose the collets and prevent them from slipping or loosening during operation.

Power transmission: The collet housing transmits the clamping force to the collets. Tightening the clamping nut or the clamping lever in the housing compresses the collet and generates a strong clamping force. This ensures secure and stable clamping of the workpiece for precision machining.

Workpiece clamping: The collet housing plays a crucial role in clamping the workpiece. By holding the collets securely and transferring the clamping force evenly to the workpiece, it enables reliable clamping. This prevents the workpiece from slipping or loosening during the machining process, ensuring precise and high-quality machining.

Tool change: The collet housing facilitates tool changes. As the collets are held securely in the housing, they can be changed relatively easily to use different tools for different machining operations. This saves time and allows the machine to be efficiently adapted to different machining requirements.

Precision and repeatability: The collet housing plays an important role in achieving high precision and repeatability in machining. By clamping the collets securely and evenly, it ensures consistent positioning and fixing of the workpiece. This enables precise machining with low tolerances and repeatable accuracy in repeated machining operations.

Compatibility and versatility: The collet housing is usually designed to be compatible with different types of collets. It can be used for different collets with different diameters to machine a wide range of workpieces. This gives the machine tool a high degree of flexibility and versatility in terms of the workpieces to be machined.