---
title: "Exchange Gripper/Collet"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "15-80 N gripping force, 0.02-0.05 mm positional accuracy, -20°C to 120°C temperature range"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 12
    unit: "N"
    consequence: "Material yield strength degradation at 135°C (aluminum alloy 6061-T6), wear-induced clearance exceeding 0.08 mm causing positional drift, spring constant reduction below 12 N/mm"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Abrasive particle contamination (ISO 4406 Class 18/16/13 exceeded)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate 5 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring at 0.3 bar"
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      trigger: "Cyclic thermal loading (ΔT=100°C, 5 cycles/hour)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement active thermal management maintaining ΔT&lt;40°C, use Inconel 718 with fatigue limit 550 MPa"
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  actuation-mechanism-e-g-wedge-taper-linkage:
    type: "component"
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  retention-spring:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:RETENTION_SPRING"
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  wear-sleeveinsert:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:WEAR_SLEEVEINSERT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 12164-1:2001 (HSK TOOL HOLDERS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI B5.50-1994 (TOOL SHANKS AND RETENTION KNOBS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 69893-1:2009 (HSK INTERFACES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/exchange-grippercollet.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Exchange Gripper/Collet

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical component within a nozzle changer system designed to securely grip, hold, and release nozzles or tool heads during automated exchange operations.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **15-80 N gripping force, 0.02-0.05 mm positional accuracy, -20°C to 120°C temperature range**. Failure boundary: **Gripping force drops below 12 N, positional error exceeds 0.08 mm, temperature exceeds 135°C**, Mechanism: **Material yield strength degradation at 135°C (aluminum alloy 6061-T6), wear-induced clearance exceeding 0.08 mm causing positional drift, spring constant reduction below 12 N/mm**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Abrasive particle contamination (ISO 4406 Class 18/16/13 exceeded) | 8 | Collet jaw wear exceeding 0.1 mm clearance, gripping force reduction to 8 N | Integrate 5 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring at 0.3 bar |
| Cyclic thermal loading (ΔT=100°C, 5 cycles/hour) | 8 | Thermal fatigue cracking at collet jaw root radius (stress concentration factor Kt=2.8) | Implement active thermal management maintaining ΔT&lt;40°C, use Inconel 718 with fatigue limit 550 MPa |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Collet Body / Gripper Jaws](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/collet-body-gripper-jaws.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Automated Nozzle Changer System**, **Industrial Robotic Arm**, **Precision Alignment Fixture**  
**Downstream Applications**: Printed Circuit Boards, Semiconductor Wafers, Precision Medical Devices  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in the exchange gripper/collet for optimal performance?
**A**: Our exchange gripper/collet is manufactured from high-grade Tool Steel, Hardened Alloy Steel, and Precision Bearing Steel to ensure maximum durability, wear resistance, and precise operation in demanding industrial environments.

### Q: How does the exchange gripper/collet securely hold and release nozzles?
**A**: The gripper utilizes an actuation mechanism (such as a wedge, taper, or linkage system) combined with a retention spring to provide controlled gripping force, ensuring secure holding during operation and reliable release during automated nozzle exchange cycles.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the exchange gripper/collet components?
**A**: Regular inspection of the wear sleeve/insert and gripper jaws is recommended. The hardened steel construction minimizes wear, but periodic lubrication of the actuation mechanism and spring replacement may be needed based on usage intensity to maintain optimal performance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 12164-1:2001 (HSK TOOL HOLDERS)
- ANSI B5.50-1994 (TOOL SHANKS AND RETENTION KNOBS)
- DIN 69893-1:2009 (HSK INTERFACES)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Exchange Gripper/Collet](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/exchange-grippercollet)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: EXCHANGE_GRIPPERCOLLET | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 2049a698
