Manufactured from hardened Alloy Steel and precision ground surface.
Set supplied with suitable parting blade and spanner.


Quick Change Toopost Set Dixon Type

Quick change toolpost sets find applications in various machining and turning operations on lathes. The primary purpose of these toolpost sets is to facilitate fast and efficient tool changes, improving productivity and allowing for greater flexibility in machining. Here are some common applications of quick change toolpost sets: 
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Turning Operations:
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<li>Quick change toolposts are widely used for turning operations on lathes. Machinists can swiftly change cutting tools to accommodate different turning requirements, such as facing, contouring, and taper turning. </li>
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Facing and Boring:
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<li>When facing or boring workpieces, different types of cutting tools may be required. A quick change toolpost allows for rapid tool changes, enhancing the efficiency of facing and boring processes. </li>
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Threading:
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<li>Threading operations involve specialized tools, and a quick change toolpost enables machinists to switch between threading tools quickly. This is crucial for achieving precise threads on workpieces. </li>
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Parting Off:
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<li>Parting off involves cutting a workpiece to separate it from the stock material. Quick change toolposts make it easy to switch to a parting tool and back to other tools for subsequent machining steps. </li>
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Grooving and Knurling:
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<li>Machining operations like grooving and knurling often require specific tool geometries. Quick change toolposts enable the quick exchange of tools for these specialized operations. </li>
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Multi-Tool Operations:
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<li>In operations that require multiple tools for different features on a workpiece, a quick change toolpost allows for the seamless transition between tools, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual tool changes. </li>
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Batch Production:
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<li>In situations where multiple identical or similar workpieces are being produced, quick change toolposts contribute to faster job setups and reduce overall machining time, making batch production more efficient. </li>
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Tooling Flexibility:
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<li>Quick change toolposts provide machinists with the flexibility to experiment with various cutting tools and tool geometries, allowing for optimization of machining processes for different materials and applications. </li>
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CNC Machining:
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<li>Quick change toolposts are applicable in both manual and CNC machining environments. In CNC machining, they enable the automation of tool changes, enhancing the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. </li>
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Education and Training:
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<li>In educational settings, quick change toolposts are valuable for teaching purposes. They simplify the learning process by allowing students to focus on machining techniques rather than spending excessive time on manual tool changes. </li>
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In summary, the application of quick change toolpost sets is broad and spans various machining operations, contributing to increased efficiency, tooling flexibility, and ease of use in both manual and CNC machining environments.

APPLICATIONS

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<li>Manufactured from hardened Alloy Steel and precision ground surface.</li>
<li>Set supplied with suitable parting blade and spanner.</li>
<li>The quick change feature typically involves a simple and reliable mechanism for securing and releasing tool holders swiftly</li>
<li>The Dixon Type toolpost may feature adjustable tool holders, allowing machinists to set the cutting tools at precise angles or heights to meet specific machining requirements.</li>
<li>The primary advantage of a quick change toolpost is its ability to facilitate rapid and hassle-free tool changes on a lathe. This design allows machinists to swap out cutting tools quickly, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.</li>
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QUICK CHANGE TOOL POST SET DIXON TYPE

Quick Change Toolposts. Quick Change Tool Holders. Myford Quick Change Toolpost Set

CAT . NO.	BLOCK DIMENSION	MOUNTING BORE	CONTENTS	Tool Capacity	LATHE CENTER HEIGHT
Add	L X W X H	Add	Comes complete with	MM / INCH	Swing
GTP-T37	60 x 60 x 37 mm	7/16''(11.2mm)	1 x Mounting Block , 2 x Standard Holders ,1 x Parting Holder , 1 x Boring Holder , 1 x Parting Blade	Suits 12mm or 1/2" Shank Tools	Suitable for Myford Lathes and SImilar Sized Lathes. Center Height Upto 89mm
GTP-T51	75 x 75 x 51mm	19mm	1 x Mounting Block , 2 x Standard Holders ,1 x Parting Holder , 1 x Boring Holder , 1 x Parting Blade	Suits 16mm tools	Upto 114mm
GTP-T63	75 x 75 x 63mm	19mm	1 x Mounting Block , 2 x Standard Holders ,1 x Parting Holder , 1 x Boring Holder , 1 x Parting Blade	Suits 20mm tools	114 to 127mm
GTP-T2	97x97x72mm	25.4MM With Reducing Sleeve Which is 16.8MM	1 x Mounting Block , 2 x Standard Holders		150mm to 175mm
GTP-T3	125x125x95mm	25mm	1 x Mounting Block , 1 x Standard Holders , 1 x Boring Holder	upto 35mm	Suitable for Colchester Mascot 1600, Harrison M450 and other Similar Sized Late Mahines

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QUICK CHANGE TOOL POST SET DIXON TYPE

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