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Vortex Shim - Spare Part For Turning Tool Holders/Boring Bars - DD15476
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Description
The Vortex Shim is a spare part designed to support precise setup of turning tool holders and boring bars. Small but crucial, it helps your tooling sit properly in place so you can achieve clean, repeatable cuts with confidence.
The Vortex Tools range, a Protool own brand, brings you carefully sourced tooling accessories from market-leading manufacturers worldwide. This shim is built to withstand daily use in demanding machining environments and to help keep setups consistent from job to job.
- Precise alignment support: Ensures turning tools and boring bars sit square and true, reducing runout and improving cut quality.
- Durable, shop-tested construction: Designed to resist wear and maintain accuracy through repeated use in busy workshop environments.
- Quick, tool-free installation: Simple drop-in shim that speeds up setup and minimizes downtime between operations.
With the Vortex Shim, you gain repeatable seating and alignment that translates into tighter tolerances, faster changeovers, and more consistent results across your turning and boring operations. Use it to streamline setups, reduce scrap, and extend tool life by maintaining proper seating and support for standard tool holders and boring bars.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- PRO1700009
- 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.
