Collet Fixtures
Grip and release parts using 5C collets (sold separately). Use on milling machines, drill presses, or anywhere else you can mount this fixture. It has a spring-loaded handle for operation from any position.
Mounting Slots | ||||||||||
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| For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Material | No. of | Wd. | Mounting Orientation | Power Source | Each | |
| 1 1/16" | 3 3/4" | 5" | 4" | Cast Iron | 4 | 11/16" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Air-Operated Collet Fixtures
Control clamping action with air. Use 5C collets (sold separately) to grip and release parts on milling machines and drill presses.
Mounting Holes | Air Inlet | ||||||||||||||||
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| Fixture Type | For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Dia. | Ht. | Max. Clamping Force, psi | Max. Air Pressure, psi | Material | No. of | Dia. | Mounting Orientation | No. of Air Ports | Connection Type | Pipe Size  | Thread Type | Gender | Includes | Each | |
| Fixture | 1 1/16" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/4" | 1,125 | 150 | Aluminum | 4 | 3/8" | Vertical | 2 | Hose | 1/4 | NPS | Male | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| Fixture, Foot Pedal, and Hose Kit | 1 1/16" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/4" | 1,125 | 150 | Aluminum | 4 | 3/8" | Vertical | 2 | Hose | 1/4 | NPS | Male | Air-Operated Fixture, Four-Way Foot-Operated Air Valve, Three 6-ft. Long Air Hoses | 0000000 | 000000 |
Indexing Collet Fixtures
Used with a 5C collet (sold separately), these fixtures rotate round, hex, or square workpieces up to 1 1/8" diameter in precise increments. Also known as spindexers or punch formers, they are commonly used to drill holes into cylindrical parts, grind punches into precision shapes, and sharpen drill bits and end mills. To ensure accurate rotation, spindles are precision ground. Mount fixtures to a machine table for horizontal orientation or an angle plate for vertical. A through-hole accommodates long workpieces.
Fixtures with 1° index increments have an indexing plate with 36 holes for rotating in 10° steps and 10 additional holes for 1° refinements. Fixtures with 15° index increments have 24 locking positions.
High-Density Air/Hydraulic-Operated Collet Fixtures
Use multiple fixtures to create a workholding system capable of clamping and unclamping multiple parts with the push of a button. When powered hydraulically, these fixtures exert five times the force of standard air-operated collet fixtures, making them good for heavy machining requiring an extra-tight hold. Used with air, they provide the same holding power as standard fixtures. Maximum clamping force depends on the pressure of your system. To calculate the clamping force on your collet, multiply inlet pressure by 7.5. Use 5C collets (sold separately) to grip and release parts on milling machines and drill presses. During clamping, the collet remains stationary to ensure the workpiece does too. A through-hole on the bottom of the fixture accommodates long workpieces.
Connector bushings join multiple fixtures. Two connectors are needed for each fixture after the first.
Max. Pressure | Max. Clamping Force | Mounting Holes | Port | ||||||||||||||
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| For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Air, psi | Hydraulic, psi | Air-Powered, psi | Hydraulic-Powered, psi | No. of | Thread Size | Mounting Orientation | No. of Ports | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Gender | Includes | Each | |
Aluminum | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 1/16" | 4" | 4" | 3 5/16" | 150 | 750 | 1,125 | 5,625 | 4 | 3/8"-16 | Horizontal, Vertical | 2 | 1/4 | NPT | Female | Collet Wrench | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| Connector Bushing | 0000000 | Each | 000000 |
5C Collet Block Chucks
Install a 5C collet into one of these chucks to hold a workpiece for machining parallel or square edges and drilling crossholes. The included tightening ring closes and opens the collet.
Optional lever collet closer works with the tightening ring for faster closing and opening.
Adjustable Collet Stops
Ensure parts don't push back into the collet while machining. To install, insert the stop into the back of your collet and tighten the nut with the included wrench. Then adjust the rod inside the sleeve to the appropriate depth and tighten the set screw. Use with 5C collets that have internal threads.
Use the optional spring plunger rod to eject small parts that are difficult to remove.
5C Collet Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
These holders work with any 5C collet to rigidly grip drill bits, taps, end mills, and other tools. A height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
Holders | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16" | 1 7/8" | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 15/16" | 1 7/8" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1" | 2" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 1/8" | 2 1/4" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
Position and secure tools on manual and CNC lathes. Two slide-in dovetail mounts allow you to quickly change from one tool holder to another. The dovetail mounts are set 90° apart so you can mount tool holders on either side. A wedge-type locking system eliminates vibration and ensures repeated accuracy within millionths of an inch. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
Select the tool post series that matches your lathe’s swing and center height. Lathe swing is the maximum workpiece diameter that can be turned on the lathe. To find your lathe’s swing, measure the distance between the centerline of the lathe and the lathe bed and multiply by two. To find your lathe’s center height, measure the distance from the centerline of the lathe to the top of the compound. Choose the tool post series with an optimal center height that is closest to your lathe’s center height.
Tool posts with blank T-nut come with a T-nut that must be machined to fit your lathe’s T-slot.
Tool posts with custom T-nut come with a T-nut that has been machined to fit your lathe’s T-slot. To order: Provide the base width, base height, slot width, and overall height of your lathe’s T-slot.
For Lathe | Body | T-Nut O'all | ||||||||||
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| Tool Post Series | Swing | Center Ht. | Optimal Center Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | O'all Ht. | Post Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Each | |
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16"-1 1/4" | 1 3/32" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 3 7/8" | 9/16" | 4 3/8" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 1 1/8"-1 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 3" | 2 3/4" | 4 5/8" | 5/8" | 5 3/8" | 2 3/4" | 5/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1 7/16"-2" | 1 23/32" | 3 1/2" | 3" | 5 1/8" | 3/4" | 6 1/8" | 3" | 3/4" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 11/16"-2 5/8" | 2 5/32" | 4" | 3 5/8" | 6 1/4" | 7/8" | 7 3/8" | 3 1/2" | 7/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Lathe | Body | ||||||||||||
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| Tool Post Series | Swing | Center Ht. | Optimal Center Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | O'all Ht. | Post Dia. | Choose a T-Slot Base Wd. | Choose a T-Slot Base Ht. | Choose a T-Slot Wd. | Choose a T-Slot O'all Ht. | Each | |
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16"-1 1/4" | 1 3/32" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 3 7/8" | 9/16" | 0"-1 1/2" | 3/16"-3/8" | 5/8"-1" | 0"-1/2" | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 1 1/8"-1 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 3" | 2 3/4" | 4 5/8" | 5/8" | 0"-2 1/4" | 3/16"-3/8" | 11/16"-1 5/8" | 0"-5/8" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1 7/16"-2" | 1 23/32" | 3 1/2" | 3" | 5 1/8" | 3/4" | 0"-2 1/2" | 1/4"-1/2" | 13/16"-1 9/16" | 0"-3/4" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 11/16"-2 5/8" | 2 5/32" | 4" | 3 5/8" | 6 1/4" | 7/8" | 0"-2 1/2" | 1/4"-1/2" | 15/16"-1 1/2" | 0"-7/8" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Each | ||
AXA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 2 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
BXA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 3 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
CXA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
CA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 3 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 4 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
Lathe Chuck to 5C Collet Adapters
When a job calls for a 5C collet, save time by using an adapter instead of removing your lathe chuck. The adapter fits most lathe chucks. Install a 5C collet into the adapter and secure it by turning the lock with the included hex key.
| Dia. | Lg. | Material | Each | |
| 3" | 3 1/2" | Hardened Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |