5C Collet Chucks & Fixtures – Customer FAQ

Yes, Kalamazoo’s workholdings are designed to work with all standard 5C collets, ensuring broad compatibility and easy integration into existing setups.

Yes, many of Kalamazoo’s 5C collet chucks are suitable for CNC applications, especially when mounted on rotary tables or indexers.

Some of the Kalamazoo collect chucks and workholdings may require a mounting plate or adapter depending on your machine setup.

5C collet fixtures can hold a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, brass, plastic, and more.

Regularly clean the collet bore and threads, inspect for wear or damage, and apply light lubrication to moving parts. Avoid using damaged or dirty collets to maintain accuracy.

Yes, Kalamazoo’s 5C collet chucks and workholdings are often used in surface and cylindrical grinding applications due to their rigidity and precision.

These fixtures are widely used in aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, tool & die, and general machining industries.

Yes, 5C collet chucks are highly versatile and can be used in both manual and air-operated chuck systems.

Kalamazoo Industries offers a one-year parts-only warranty on all 5C collet chucks and workholdings.

Kalamazoo 5C Collet Chucks & Fixtures: Precision Workholding, Made Simple

When your machining operation demands accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency, Kalamazoo’s 5C Collet Chucks & Fixtures deliver. Designed for professionals who rely on dependable workholding, these rugged tools are built to perform in lathe with a manual chuck and CNC environments.

Collet Chucks & Fixtures Built for Precision, Designed for Versatility

Kalamazoo’s 5C collet chucks are engineered to hold round, hex, or square stock with exceptional grip and minimal runout. Whether you’re grinding, milling, or inspecting, these fixtures provide the stability and accuracy you need to maintain tight tolerances. Their compact design makes them ideal for tight setups, while their compatibility with standard 5C collets ensures seamless integration into your existing workholding system—whether you’re using a manual chuck or an automated setup.

From job shops to production lines, these workholding solutions are trusted by machinists who value performance and reliability. Whether you’re working on a prototype or a high-volume run, Kalamazoo’s CNC workholding fixtures help reduce setup time and increase throughput—without compromising precision.

Why Choose Kalamazoo?

  • Precision-ground 5C collet chucks for consistent, secure part holding
  • Heavy-duty fixtures built for long-term durability
  • Ideal for both manual chuck and CNC workholding fixtures setups
  • Seamless compatibility with standard 5C collets
  • Backed by a one-year parts-only warranty and decades of industry expertise

Kalamazoo’s 5C collet chucks, fixtures, and CNC workholding fixtures are more than just tools—they’re dependable workholding solutions that help you work smarter, faster, and more accurately. Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or building a new one, trust Kalamazoo to deliver the performance your shop needs.