Aloris CXA-2 Boring Turning Facing Lathe Tool Post Holder

Product Description

The ALORIS CXA-2 is a boring, turning, and facing holder designed for CXA-series quick-change tool post systems on lathes with a swing range of 13 to 18 inches. It accepts cutting tools with a shank size up to 3/4 inch and boring bars up to 2-1/8 inches in diameter, covering a tool bit range of 1/2 to 3/4 inch. The holder measures 2-1/8 inches in overall height and 3-1/2 inches in overall length, with a centerline height of 1-7/16 inches. It is installed and used by machinists and toolroom professionals performing turning, facing, and boring operations on manual lathes.

The CXA-2 is suited for mid-size manual lathes with a 13 to 18 inch swing. It is a standard production and toolroom holder used in both job shop and maintenance machining environments. Typical applications include straight turning, facing operations, and boring on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The holder is compatible with CXA-series quick-change tool post systems and mounts without additional tooling modifications when the correct post series is in use.

Key Features

• Accepts boring bars up to 2-1/8 inches and cutting tool shanks up to 3/4 inch
• Tool bit range of 1/2 to 3/4 inch for versatile single-point tooling options
• Centerline height of 1-7/16 inches for consistent tool alignment on compatible lathes
• Compact profile at 2-1/8 inches overall height and 3-1/2 inches overall length
• Fits lathes with 13 to 18 inch swing when used with a CXA-series quick-change post
• No through-coolant required, simplifying setup on standard manual lathes

Compatibility

Designed for use with CXA-series quick-change tool post systems on lathes with a swing range of 13 to 18 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist. Before mounting or removing any tool holder, power down and lock out the lathe spindle drive. Secure the holder firmly in the quick-change post using the manufacturer-specified clamping hardware, and verify centerline height alignment before initiating a cut. Do not exceed the maximum cutting tool shank or boring bar size ratings for this holder.