The Vortex 5C Imperial Lathe Collet – Hex 1/2" is a flexible, emergency collet designed for 5C lathe setups. It lets you tailor the bore to fit a 1/2" hex workpiece and hold tight tolerances in a compact, reusable tool.

• Type:5C Emergency Collet for Imperial lathes
• Size:Internal bore sized for 1/2" hex workpieces
• Material/Construction:Soft, borable collet that can be bored to final size, depth, taper, or shape
• Runout:13–15 micron runout for precise gripping and concentricity
• Open/boring setup:Pins fitted to keep the collet open during boring operations in a 5C lathe collet chuck
• Re-bore capability:Can be re-bored many times to hold larger parts as your needs grow

This collet is ideal for shops needing customized fits without buying multiple standard sizes. By allowing precise boring to the exact component dimensions, it reduces misalignment and improves repeatability on custom or prototyping parts. The built-in opening pins keep the collet stable during boring, minimizing chatter, while the ability to re-bore extends the life of the tool as part requirements evolve. Use it to securely grip hex-shaped components, adapters, or other 1/2" hex features in a 5C lathe setup, delivering dependable performance in a compact form factor.