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- Item Features
- Pads for master collets and feed fingers are available from stock in round, hexagon, and square shapes
- Extruded and unique shapes can be custom-made through our Special Collet Department.
- The Style "S" master collets and pads overcome all the problems associated with master collets.
- When loading bars, the rugged shoulder of the pad locates against the front of the groove in the master collet
- There are no set screws or clamps to be damaged or loosened. When a part is machined, the working forces are against the rear shoulder of the pad which is located against the rear shoulder of the groove in the master collet.
- Again, there are no screws or clamps to wear or break
- Maximum bearing surface between the spindle and head angle.
- Ease of Use - Since the pads are interchangeable without removing the master collet from the spindle, collets do not have to be removed from the machine when changing the bar stock size
- Secure Pad Installation - The unique dovetail anchor system securely holds pads in place while feeding bar stock.This design places the bar thrust on the shoulder of the pad. There is no pressure on the clamp assembly because it is ideally positioned between the pad shoulder and the recess of the collet.