Ridiculous Machine Tools CAT/BT CNC Tool Holder Tightening Fixtures provide a secure, convenient solution for assembling, tightening, and changing CNC tooling. Available in CAT30/BT30, CAT40/BT40, and CAT50/BT50 configurations, these heavy-duty steel fixtures support both vertical and horizontal toolholder positioning. Designed for workbench mounting, they help stabilize toolholders when tightening or loosening ER collet nuts and preparing cutting tools for CNC machining centers. Part of our Machinists Choice™ tooling line, these fixtures are ideal for machine shops, toolrooms, and CNC tool setup applications.
Specifications & Tolerances
- Universal CAT/BT compatibility: Available for CAT30/BT30, CAT40/BT40, and CAT50/BT50 toolholders.
- Heavy-duty construction: Manufactured from high-quality steel.
- Vertical and horizontal positioning: Supports toolholder setup in either orientation.
- Workbench installation: Designed for bench mounting to provide stability during tool tightening and loosening.
- Available sizes: CAT/BT 30, 40, and 50.
- Model-specific dimensions: Refer to the comparison chart for exact fixture dimensions and weights.
Applications
- Vertical & Horizontal Tool Setup: Securely holds CAT and BT toolholders for convenient tightening and loosening in either position.
- ER Collet Chuck Assembly: Provides a stable fixture for tightening ER collet nuts when installing or changing cutting tools.
- Secure Tool Changes: Helps prevent toolholder movement while applying the required tightening torque.
- CNC Tool Presetting: Supports tool preparation and assembly at the workbench before installation into the machine spindle.
- Machine Shop & Toolroom Use: Suitable for CNC machining centers, production shops, toolrooms, and general machining applications.
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