Vortex 5C Imperial Lathe collet - Hex - 1/2" Integral Inserts 5) with a right-hand thread

5) with a right-hand thread profile ensures reliable interoperability with common metric components

The taper shank supports secure mounting in standard toolholding

With these Carmex grooving inserts

Its left-hand spiral flute with right-hand cutting provides controlled chip evacuation and precise material removal for consistent hole quality

accessible holes: The 8–12xD flute length lets you drill deep features in confined spaces while maintaining rigidity and control

Vortex 5C Imperial Lathe collet - Hex - 1/2" Integral Inserts 5) with a right-hand threadThe Vortex 5C Imperial Lathe Collet Hex 1 2" is a flexible, emergency collet designed for 5C lathe setups. It lets you tailor the bore to fit a 1 2" hex workpiece and hold tight tolerances in a compact, reusable tool. Type: 5C Emergency Collet for Imperial lathes Size: Internal bore sized for 1 2" hex workpieces Material Construction: Soft, borable collet that can be bored to final size, depth, taper, or shape Runout: 1315 micron runout for precise