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Default 5C collet closing force

"Karl Townsend" wrote:


"Wes" wrote in message
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Does anyone have an idea of how much pulling force is required to hold a
detail in a 5C
collet?



I normally run my air collet closer at 40 PSI. The cylinder it pushes on is
about 5" OD minus the drawtube ID of about 2". I get around 15 sq in or 600
lb. force. this is only an approximation, I didn't take the closer apart for
exact figures.

Karl


That helps. Thanks

Wes