Value Collection VC-5C Collet in 5C Collet Indexer

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION VC-5C COLLET IN is a manual 5C collet indexer designed for precision workholding and indexing operations on mills, surface grinders, and similar machine tools. It accepts 5C-series collets and provides 24 indexing increments for repeatable angular positioning. Spindle runout is held to 0.0003 inches, and concentricity of the spindle measures 0.0005 inches, making this unit appropriate for applications where tight tolerances are required. The indexer supports both horizontal and vertical orientation, giving machinists flexibility in setup without requiring additional fixturing equipment.

This indexer is suited for job shops, toolrooms, and production environments where manual indexing of round or hex stock is a routine operation. Typical applications include milling flats, drilling equally spaced holes, cutting keyways, and similar repetitive angular operations. The dual-orientation capability allows the unit to be mounted on a mill table or positioned vertically against a machine face plate depending on the operation. Machinists and machine tool operators are the primary installers and users of this equipment.

Key Features

• 24 indexing increments for consistent, repeatable angular positioning
• Horizontal and vertical orientation support in a single unit
• Spindle runout of 0.0003 inches for tight-tolerance work
• Concentricity of spindle at 0.0005 inches
• Indexing accuracy of 2.90 minutes of arc
• Through-hole size of 1.5256 inches accommodates a range of stock diameters
• Centerline height of 4 inches for standard workholding setups

Compatibility

Designed for use with 5C-series collets. Compatible with standard 5C collet fixtures and toolroom setups requiring manual indexing in horizontal or vertical orientation.

Installation Notes

Installation and setup should be performed by a qualified machinist or machine tool operator. Before mounting, ensure the machine table or surface is clean and free of chips or burrs that could affect squareness. Confirm the indexer is properly seated and secured before applying clamping pressure to the collet or beginning any cutting operation. Verify spindle runout with a dial indicator after mounting to confirm the unit is within tolerance for the job.