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Vortex Shim - Spare Part For Turning Tool Holders/Boring Bars - DC16635
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Description
Vortex Shim is a purpose-made spare part for turning tool holders and boring bars. From Vortex Tools, a Protool own-brand, this shim is designed to help you fine‑tune alignment and spacing in your tooling setup (DC16635), delivering consistent cuts and dependable performance across jobs. It's ideal for machinists, engineers, workshop technicians, and serious hobbyists who value quick, repeatable adjustments.
- Precise alignment and spacing: Helps you quickly set correct clearance between the holder and insert, reducing setup time and improving repeatable cut quality.
- Durable, steady performance: Built to withstand routine tool changes and machine vibration, maintaining accuracy over many cycles.
- Easy installation and reliable seating: Simple drop-in shim that seats securely in standard tool assemblies, minimizing downtime and chatter during operation.
Together, the Vortex Shim helps you protect tool life, improve surface finish, and keep workflows smooth by delivering consistent tool alignment with minimal fuss. A compact, dependable spare part that fits into your existing turning and boring setups without the guesswork.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- PRO1700004
- 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.
