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Vortex Shim - Spare Part For Turning Tool Holders/Boring Bars - MD1103
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Description
The Vortex Shim (MD1103) is a precision spare part designed for turning tool holders and boring bars. From Vortex Tools, a Protool own brand, it helps you fine-tune tool geometry to achieve accurate cuts and consistent finishes across jobs.
This shim is built for a wide range of machinists—engineers, shop technicians, hobbyists—who rely on dependable tooling. Sourced from leading manufacturers, it delivers reliable fit and long-lasting performance when you need a ready replacement part.
- Precise tool-geometry adjustment: enables accurate alignment and clearance in turning tool holders and boring bars for consistent diameters and surface finishes.
- Durable, wear-resistant construction: designed to hold its tolerance under demanding shop conditions, helping reduce rework and downtime.
- Easy integration with standard tooling: crafted to fit common tool holders and boring bars, allowing quick replacement and minimal setup disruption.
Using the Vortex Shim helps you maintain stable setups, speed up changeovers, and extend tool life by preserving precise gaps and alignment. It supports repeatable results, smoother workflows, and higher overall machining quality.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- PRO1700051
- Brand
- Vortex
- Category
- Spares
Need cutting data? Call 01732 887334 or email sales@protool-ltd.co.uk.
Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.
Returns
14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.
Technical Support
Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.
Trade Accounts
Credit accounts, contract pricing and scheduled call-off orders available for trade customers. Apply for an account.
What time are Protool open?
We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.
Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?
Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.
We also offer the following:
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
- DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
- DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.
For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.
*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.
