Indexing Collet Fixtures


Used with a 5C collet (sold separately), these fixtures rotate round, hex, or square workpieces up to 1 1/8" diameter in precise increments. Also known as spindexers or punch formers, they are commonly used to drill holes into cylindrical parts, grind punches into precision shapes, and sharpen drill bits and end mills. To ensure accurate rotation, spindles are precision ground. Mount fixtures to a machine table for horizontal orientation or an angle plate for vertical. A through-hole accommodates long workpieces.
Fixtures with 1° index increments have an indexing plate with 36 holes for rotating in 10° steps and 10 additional holes for 1° refinements. Fixtures with 15° index increments have 24 locking positions.
Collet Fixtures
Pair these fixtures with collets to tightly grip workpieces for machining. You can mount them on milling machines, drill presses, and other work surfaces. However, they’re not for use lathes, grinders, or high-speed rotary tables. All have a through hole to accommodate long workpieces.
Lever fixtures have a handle that can be indexed to any position—no tools required. They’re often used for quickly swapping workpieces in and out, when a simple clamping mechanism is more important than consistent holding force. These fixtures keep the collet stationary while their sleeve clamps. Made from cast iron, they dampen vibration better than steel fixtures, though they’re less durable.
Collet nut fixtures convert ER collets—typically used to hold tool bits—into holders for cylindrical workpieces. The tapered, slit design of the collet distributes clamping force evenly around a workpiece. This creates a stable, consistent grip that keeps your workpiece from shifting, even under 5-axis machining forces. These fixtures are made of steel to withstand the high clamping forces and frequent cycles of production environments.
Square-drive fixtures are designed for precise, repeatable workholding with consistent clamping force. They keep the collet stationary while their sleeve clamps. Made of steel, these fixtures are stronger and more wear resistant than cast iron fixtures, and they can hold up to higher clamping forces. They’re precision machined for accuracy. Use the included socket wrench to clamp and unclamp your workpiece or use a calibrated torque wrench to fine-tune the clamping force.

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For Collet Type | For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Material | No. of | Wd. | Mounting Orientation | Power Source | Each | |
5C | 1 1/16" | 1 1/16" | 3 3/4" | 5" | 4" | Enamel-Coated Cast Iron | 4 | 11/16" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 0000000 |

Mounting Holes | ||||||||||||
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For Collet Type | For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Through Hole Dia. | Dia. | Ht. | Material | No. of | Dia. | Bolt Circle Dia. | Mounting Orientation | Power Source | Each | |
ER-16 | 3/8" | 7/16" | 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | Black-Oxide Steel | 4 | 1/4" | 2 1/8" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 0000000 |
ER-20 | 1/2" | 7/16" | 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | Black-Oxide Steel | 4 | 1/4" | 2 1/8" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
ER-25 | 5/8" | 7/16" | 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | Black-Oxide Steel | 4 | 1/4" | 2 1/8" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
ER-25 | 5/8" | 11/16" | 5" | 3" | Black-Oxide Steel | 4 | 7/16" | 4" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
ER-32 | 13/16" | 11/16" | 5" | 3" | Black-Oxide Steel | 4 | 7/16" | 4" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
ER-40 | 1" | 11/16" | 5" | 3" | Black-Oxide Steel | 4 | 7/16" | 4" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |

Mounting Holes | |||||||||||||
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For Collet Type | For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Through Hole Dia. | Dia. | Ht. | Material | No. of | Dia. | Bolt Circle Dia. | Mounting Orientation | Power Source | Includes | Each | |
5C | 1 1/16" | 1 3/16" | 5" | 3 1/2" | Black-Oxide Steel | 6 | 3/8" | 4 1/8" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | Socket Wrench | 0000000 | 000000000 |
16C | 1 5/8" | 1 13/16" | 5" | 4 1/2" | Black-Oxide Steel | 6 | 3/8" | 4 1/8" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | Socket Wrench | 0000000 | 00000000 |
3J | 1 3/4" | 1 15/16" | 5" | 4" | Black-Oxide Steel | 6 | 3/8" | 4 1/8" | Horizontal, Vertical | Manual | Socket Wrench | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Air-Operated Collet Fixtures


Control clamping action with air. Use 5C collets (sold separately) to grip and release parts on milling machines and drill presses.
Mounting Holes | Air Inlet | ||||||||||||||||
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Fixture Type | For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Dia. | Ht. | Max. Clamping Force, psi | Max. Air Pressure, psi | Material | No. of | Dia. | Mounting Orientation | No. of Air Ports | Connection Type | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Includes | Each | |
Fixture | 1 1/16" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/4" | 1,125 | 150 | Aluminum | 4 | 3/8" | Vertical | 2 | Hose | 1/4 | NPS | Male | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Fixture, Foot Pedal, and Hose Kit | 1 1/16" | 5 1/2" | 3 1/4" | 1,125 | 150 | Aluminum | 4 | 3/8" | Vertical | 2 | Hose | 1/4 | NPS | Male | Air-Operated Fixture, Four-Way Foot-Operated Air Valve, Three 6-ft. Long Air Hoses | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Density Air/Hydraulic-Operated Collet Fixtures

Use multiple fixtures to create a workholding system capable of clamping and unclamping multiple parts with the push of a button. When powered hydraulically, these fixtures exert five times the force of standard air-operated collet fixtures, making them good for heavy machining requiring an extra-tight hold. Used with air, they provide the same holding power as standard fixtures. Maximum clamping force depends on the pressure of your system. To calculate the clamping force on your collet, multiply inlet pressure by 7.5. Use 5C collets (sold separately) to grip and release parts on milling machines and drill presses. During clamping, the collet remains stationary to ensure the workpiece does too. A through-hole on the bottom of the fixture accommodates long workpieces.
Connector bushings join multiple fixtures. Two connectors are needed for each fixture after the first.
Max. Pressure | Max. Clamping Force | Mounting Holes | Port | ||||||||||||||
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For Max. Workpiece Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Air, psi | Hydraulic, psi | Air-Powered, psi | Hydraulic-Powered, psi | No. of | Thread Size | Mounting Orientation | No. of Ports | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Gender | Includes | Each | |
Aluminum | |||||||||||||||||
1 1/16" | 4" | 4" | 3 5/16" | 150 | 750 | 1,125 | 5,625 | 4 | 3/8"-16 | Horizontal, Vertical | 2 | 1/4 | NPT | Female | Collet Wrench | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Connector Bushing | 0000000 | Each | 000000 |
Rotary Angle Indexers



Transform your machine vise into an indexing system in seconds. These indexers help you position round workpieces at precise, repeatable angles for machining flats, hexes, and key slots. Slide them onto the end of a workpiece and secure with the set screw. These indexers attach directly to your workpiece, so you can move them from setup to setup without losing your reference point. These indexers are etched with graduation marks up to 360° so you can line up your workpiece with a machinist square. A hex, square, and octagon are cut into the face, so you don’t need to check the graduations for 45°, 60°, or 90° increments.