Comparison Chart for Different Systems
Averages based on one machine in one shop
Manual Machining | Collet Systems | Top Jaw System | ||||||
Time to Change | 30 Minutes | 5 Minutes | 3 Minutes | |||||
Cost Per Hour | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | |||||
Total Cost/Change | $30.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 | |||||
Average # Changes/Wk. | 20 | 20 | 20 | |||||
To Swap Out System | - | 2x/week $120.00 | 2x/week $120.00 | |||||
Total Cost Per Year | $31,000.00 | $11,440.00 | $3,934.00 | |||||
Up Front Cost | $50.00 avg set of Machinable Jaws |
$5,000 to $10,000 Collet System |
$525.00 Avg Top Jaws |
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Additional Up Front cost | 20 New sets per year at $50.00 per set |
16 Collets at $75.00 per set |
16 Collets at $66.00 per set of 8 Colletpads |
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Purchase Cost | $1,000.00 | $6,200.00 to $11,000.00 | $1,581.00 | |||||
Yearly Cost of Use | $32,000.00 | $11,440.00 | $3,934.00 | |||||
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- Time tested proven method for over 100 years
- The most current turning center can still become more efficient with the collet pad quick change system
- Lower cost than collet systems
- Less down time
- Large ranges in stock
- No internal moving parts
- Variety of materials, steel, bronze, aluminum and nylon
- Soft, hard, smooth, serrated, square and hex all available
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