Aloris CXA-16 Turning Facing Holder Carbide Triangular Inserts

Product Description

The ALORIS CXA-16 is a turning and facing tool post holder engineered for use with carbide triangular inserts in CXA-series quick-change tool post systems. Designed for lathes with a swing range of 13 to 18 inches, this holder provides a centerline height of 1.1875 inches and an overall height of 2 inches. It accepts TPG322 inserts with a 0.375-inch inscribed circle and a 0.125-inch thickness. The CXA-16 is intended for professional machinists performing turning and facing operations on manual or CNC lathes in shop, production, and maintenance environments.

This holder fits into CXA-series quick-change tool posts and is suited for lathes in the 13 to 18 inch swing class, which covers a broad range of mid-size engine lathes common in job shops, toolrooms, and industrial maintenance departments. The holder uses triangular carbide inserts, making it appropriate for general-purpose turning and facing cuts on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. No through-coolant capability is present on this model.

Key Features

• Compatible with CXA-series quick-change tool post systems
• Turning and facing geometry for use with triangular carbide inserts
• Accepts TPG322 carbide inserts with 0.375-inch inscribed circle
• Centerline height of 1.1875 inches for accurate tool positioning
• Fits lathes with 13 to 18 inch swing range
• No through-coolant - suitable for dry or flood coolant setups

Compatibility

Designed for use with CXA-series quick-change tool posts on lathes with a swing of 13 to 18 inches. Accepts TPG322 triangular carbide inserts with a 0.375-inch inscribed circle and 0.125-inch thickness.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard shop safety procedures. Power down and lock out the lathe before mounting or removing any tool post holder. Seat the holder fully into the quick-change tool post and verify the locking wedge or cam is fully engaged before operation. Confirm insert seating and clamping torque per the insert manufacturer's tooling guidelines before taking a cut.