ER 32 Collets- Best for the price

[VicHobbyGuy]

Quite simply, Accuracy is the difference.

On the web page, there was absolutely nothing in the way of specs, so it was hard for me to tell.

 

[ddickey]

Hass has pretty good ones but they are made in the CCP.

 

[rwm]

I would recommend the Techniks 04212IS ER32 x 18 pc Collet Set - Inch Sizes From 7/32”-3/4” By 32nds, they have very low TIR and are very consistent across all the collets, often with other collet sets they are not consistent as to TIR across all collets and also linearity when collapsed. Also the application, in a mill you do not need a 1/32" set, you could get buy with a 1/8" set. Some ER collets are also not designed for a range of collapsibility, some of the high precision types are for a given diameter. If used in a lathe then a wide clamping range is desired, but may be some loss of accuracy with regard to runout. I use ER32 on the mill because the arbor is much smaller than an ER40, I use ER40 occasionally on my lathe.

Amazon.com

TECHNIKS 18 PIECE SUPER PRECISION ER32 COLLET SET 7/32" - 3/4" X 1/32 .0002" CNC 632030193966 | eBay

The most accurate ER32 collet in the industry- average 0.0002” Total Indicated Runout (T.I.R.). The most accurate ER32 collet in the industry- average 0.0002" Total Indicated Runout (T.I.R.)! Techniks part # 04212IS.

www.ebay.com

Sounds like a winner. Middle of the road price. Thanks!

 

[rwm]

I just did a quick look at sets- Tormach USA 12 pc set works out to $295CAD plus shipping & taxes
https://tormach.com/metric-er32-collet-set-12pcs-33292.html
but it looks like Tormach may have two quality grades?
https://tormach.com/er32-collet-set-3-20mm-20pcs-38305.html
It's not clear what the difference is (aside from price) between these products.

Interesting. I did not get that but you appear to be right.

 

[pontiac428]

A thrust bearing collet nut makes a difference in runout that you can really see with an indicator. Worth the upgrade, especially on imported kit.

 

[Ken from ontario]

Sounds like a winner. Middle of the road price. Thanks!

You can't go wrong with Techniks , Mikey also approved it, I bought the imperial set based on his recommendation, no regrets.

 

[rwm]

I ordered one. It I like it I will get the set!

 

[Ken from ontario]

I ordered one. It I like it I will get the set!

I have been looking for a better price for the metric set but so far no luck, I should have bought both at the same time they were half the price they are now.