Aloris CA-2 Boring Turning Facing Lathe Tool Post Holder

Product Description

The ALORIS CA-2 is a boring, turning, and facing holder designed for use with quick-change lathe tool posts in the Series CA system. Built to accept cutting tools up to 1 inch and boring bars up to 2.5 inches, it delivers rigid tooling support for common metal-turning operations. The overall height is 2.5 inches and the overall length is 4.5 inches, keeping the holder compact and compatible with mid-size engine lathes. The shank size is 13/16 inch. This holder weighs 3.63 pounds and is installed by machinists and tool room technicians on lathes with a swing range of 14 to 20 inches.

The CA-2 fits lathes in the 14- to 20-inch swing class, making it well suited for job shop and production environments that run mid-size engine lathes. It handles boring, turning, and facing operations in a single holder, reducing changeover time when switching between cuts. The centerline height is 1-11/16 inches, and the tool bit range runs from 1/2 inch to 1 inch, covering a broad selection of standard HSS and carbide tooling. Through-coolant is not supported on this holder.

Key Features

• Boring, turning, and facing capability in one holder body
• Accepts cutting tools from 1/2 inch to 1 inch (tool bit range)
• Boring bar capacity up to 2.5 inches
• 13/16 inch shank for secure seating in Series CA quick-change posts
• Centerline height of 1-11/16 inches for consistent tool alignment
• Compact 4.5-inch overall length suits lathes with 14 to 20 inch swing

Compatibility

Designed for use with ALORIS Series CA quick-change tool post systems on lathes with a swing of 14 to 20 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or tool room technicians. Power down and lock out the lathe spindle before mounting or adjusting any tool post holder. Verify that the tool post dovetail and locking cam are clean and free of chips before seating the holder. Set tool centerline height using the lathe centerline as reference before taking any cuts.