Vortex 5C Imperial Lathe collet - Round Bore - 7/8"

Vortex 5C Imperial Lathe Collet in Round Bore, 7/8"—a precision, customizable holding solution for 5C lathes that lets you dial in a bore to your exact needs. Designed for machinists who require repeatable accuracy and flexible sizing, this soft collet is intended to be bored to a specific size, depth, taper, or shape to match your component.

• Size and bore: 7/8" round bore compatible with standard 5C lathe collet chucks for precise internal diameters
• Runout: 13–15 microns, delivering tight tolerance and concentric holding
• Boring design: Soft collet engineered to be bored to your chosen size, depth, taper, or shape to suit your component
• Open-bore setup with pins: Pins keep the collet open during the boring process, simplifying alignment and setup
• Re-borability: After initial boring, you can re-bore the collet multiple times to accommodate larger parts; save time and tooling by reusing pins
• Application: Used in a 5C lathe collet chuck to create a tailored bore for bespoke components in small to mid-scale work

This bore-ready approach helps you achieve consistent concentricity across parts that don’t fit fixed-size collets. Ideal for shops doing custom or prototype work where part diameters evolve, the Vortex 5C boring collet reduces the need for multiple fixed diameters and supports quick adaptation as designs change. Use cases include precision shafts, bushings, adapters, or any component that benefits from a customized, repeatable internal grip—without compromising accuracy or setup efficiency.