Vortex 5C Metric Lathe collet - Round Bore - 17mm

The Vortex 5C Metric Lathe Collet – Round Bore, 17 mm is a soft, boreable 5C collet designed to be bored to a precise size, depth, taper, or shape to suit your component. When used in a 5C lathe collet chuck, it delivers tight gripping with minimal runout—typically 13–15 microns—for reliable, repeatable results.

Ideal for engineers, machinists, tradespeople, hobbyists, and shops that need flexible bore sizing, this collet can be bored to your exact specification and re-bored multiple times as your work evolves. Keep the included pins to hold the collet open during boring, enabling repeated use and reducing downtime in multi-step productions.

• Re-boreable bore design for flexible sizing: Soft collets can be bored to a precise diameter, depth, taper, or shape to match your workpiece, then re-bored later to handle larger parts, maximizing reuse and lowering long-term tooling costs.
• Low runout for precise gripping: Achieves 13–15 micron runout, delivering consistent concentricity and better surface finish in turning operations.
• Open-boring setup with pins for repeatable use: Pins keep the collet open during boring in a 5C lathe chuck, enabling reliable re-entry and quick changeovers for multiple jobs.

With the Vortex 5C Round Bore 17 mm collet, you gain a flexible, repeatable solution that grows with your parts. The boreable design reduces downtime by letting you tailor the collet to exact specs without purchasing new tooling for every size, while the tight runout helps you meet tight tolerances and achieve cleaner finishes. The pins ensure a reliable opening during boring, making setup fast and consistent across repeated uses in a 5C lathe environment. Built for durability in demanding workshops, this collet supports accurate, efficient machining and a smoother workflow.