Value Collection ETP-212S Square Indexing Turret

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION ETP-212S is a square indexing turret designed for use on engine lathes with a swing range of 6 to 12 inches. It accepts tooling with a centerline height range of 0.75 inches to 1.3125 inches, making it compatible with a broad range of turning, boring, and facing tools. The square turret design allows for multiple tool stations to be mounted simultaneously, enabling faster tool changes during production runs. This tool post is installed by machinists and toolroom technicians working on manual engine lathes in job shop, production, and maintenance environments.

The ETP-212S is suited for manual engine lathes in the 6 to 12 inch swing class, covering a wide range of benchtop and floor-standing lathe models commonly found in machine shops, toolrooms, and vocational training facilities. The adjustable centerline height accommodates standard tool holders and insert tooling at the correct cutting height relative to the spindle centerline. It is a practical toolpost solution for shops running varied workpiece diameters and tool shank sizes without frequent setup changes.

Key Features

• Compatible with lathes in the 6 to 12 inch swing range
• Centerline height adjustable from 0.75 inches to 1.3125 inches
• Square indexing design allows multiple tools to be staged and rotated quickly
• No through-coolant port — dry cutting or flood coolant applied externally
• Compact form factor at 3.52 pounds for reduced spindle loading on smaller lathes

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or upgrade tool post for manual engine lathes with a swing capacity of 6 to 12 inches. Verify compound rest T-slot dimensions and stud size before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Before mounting, power down and lock out the lathe at the main disconnect. The turret mounts to the compound rest via a center stud and nut — confirm stud thread size and compound rest slot dimensions match before fitting. Set tool centerline height to match the lathe spindle centerline using the adjustable height range of this turret before tightening. Torque the locking nut firmly by hand tool to prevent movement under cutting loads without over-stressing the compound casting.