MT4-ER32 Collet Chuck?

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Good morning,

I'm looking for an MT4-ER32 Collet Chuck. There are some very cheap ones from China, which I am unsurprisingly, a little wary of, and a couple from CNC tooling providers. The later have longer gauge lengths (75mm) than I would like. Around 60mm would be preferable. I've tried the usual suspects like ARC, Chronos & RDG, but without success.

Any suggestions of anyone else I could try? Many thanks.

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

Nothing wrong with the ER collet chucks that I've bought from China, at least for the sort of tolerances which I can achieve or need. Rotagrip have one in their catalogue but are out of stock at the moment. (Waiting for a delivery from China?)  Cutwel also list a Bison one but make sure that you're sitting down before you look at the price! Doubtless there are others if you keep looking.

John

edited for spelling

 

Edited By John Hinkley on 26/08/2020 11:43:41

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Thanks John,

Maybe the ones "direct" from China are OK, but they are just so stupidly cheap. Yes, Cutwell at over £100 is a bit steep, but perhaps you get what you pay for. Milo also do one at a reasonable cost, but I'd like a shorter gauge length.

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[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

Barrie

Add the carriage charge and VAT total cost will be close to £200, that's OTT IMO even for a quality item that you are sure to be happy with. £50 each for INT 30 ER collet chuck is reasonable for a quality holder.

Emgee

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[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Thanks Guys,

Yes, £200 is at the high end of the price bracket, but if it's a quality (always subjective) item, and I can get the gauge length down, maybe that's the way I need to go.

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

Just a quick update.

Bought one from Amadeal, and yes, I know there's been some problems with machines from them, but likely no more than other companies that sell Chinese machines. It was £39.00 with a gauge length of only 54mm (and I checked how they were measuring it). So I had to give it a go. As they say "the proof of the pudding". I'll update the post and let you know how it works out.

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