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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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| Collets |
End Mill Holders |
| Collets are shorter than end mill holders and so give you
more vertical work area. |
End mill holders are longer than collets and so let you
reach nearer the mini mill's table. |
| Collets grip the end mill all the way around and so provide
a better grip. |
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. |
| Collets are more concentric than end mill holders because
they grip all the way around the end mill's shank. |
Because they fit the end mill closely end mill holders
ensure concentricity. |
| Collets are less expensive than end mill holders and so can
be replaced when they wear out. |
End mill holders are more robust than collets and are less
prone to wear out. |
| It's fun juggling an end mill, a collet and a drawbar all at
the same time |
It is easier to replace an end mill in an end mill holder
because the end mill holder can remain in the spindle. |
Options for Holding End Mills
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