Value Collection 530-4346 5C Hex Steel Collet 23/32 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 530-4346 is a 5C hex collet machined from steel, designed to hold hex-profile workpieces in 5C-compatible spindles and collet closers. The collet grips a 23/32 inch hex size and holds true to within 0.0005 inch TIR, making it suitable for precision turning, milling, and secondary operations on hex bar stock. Internal thread size is 1.041 inches at 24 threads per inch, and the external thread size is 1.242 inches at 20 threads per inch. It is installed and used by machinists and tool room professionals working on manual lathes, CNC turning centers, and rotary indexing setups equipped with 5C spindle systems.

This collet is appropriate for production and job-shop environments where consistent, repeatable gripping of hex stock is required. It suits both short-run and high-volume operations on horizontal lathes and 5C-compatible workholding fixtures. The hex form prevents rotation of the workpiece during secondary machining operations, reducing the need for additional fixturing.

Key Features

• 23/32 inch hex collet capacity for holding hex-profile bar stock
• 0.0005 inch TIR for precise, repeatable workpiece location
• 1.041 inch-24 internal thread for standard 5C spindle engagement
• 1.242 inch-20 external thread for 5C collet closer compatibility
• Steel construction for durability in production machining environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard fitment collet for 5C-compatible spindles, collet closers, and workholding fixtures accepting the 5C collet standard.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Power down and lock out the machine before inserting or removing the collet from the spindle. Ensure spindle bore and collet threads are clean and free of chips or debris before installation. Inspect collet for wear or damage before each use to maintain TIR performance.