Collet (en. Collet)

/koˈlet/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A collet is a mechanical device used to grip and secure cutting tools in machines such as lathes or mills.

The lathe's collet firmly holds the drill bit while it drills into the metal.

El collet del torno sostiene firmemente la broca mientras perfora el metal.

Part of a machine that allows the fixation of moving elements.

The collet was perfectly adjusted, preventing slipping during the operation.

El collet se ajustó perfectamente, evitando el deslizamiento durante la operación.

From French 'collet', diminutive of 'col', meaning 'neck' or 'part of support'.

clamping by collet

Process of securing or holding an object using a collet.

sujeción mediante collet

precision collet

Collet designed to provide a very precise fit.

collet de precisión

collet adjustment

Process of securing the collet in place for proper function.

ajuste de collet

clamp

Device that holds two or more elements together.

abrazadera

tool

Implement used for manual or mechanical work.

herramienta

In certain contexts, it refers to the part that stands out or is more prominent in an object.

That painting has a rather striking collet.

Ese cuadro tiene un collet bastante llamativo.

Colloquially used in some places to refer to someone who stands out due to their skill in a trade.

He is a true collet in mechanics, always knows how to fix things.

Es un verdadero collet en la mecánica, siempre sabe cómo arreglar las cosas.