The world renowned Dickson quick change system was developed as a major advance from the conventional four-way toolpost and this simple, robust design uses hardened and ground components to give high levels of accuracy and repeatability.

A versatile range of supplied toolholders can be interchanged in seconds, providing a flexible approach to machining, giving proven significant setup time savings.

Centre height adjustment is achieved in seconds with a simple knurled nut, eliminating the need for packing pieces.

Key features:

• Tool post body has capacity for up to 3 Toolholders.
• Toolholder change over time can be reduced significantly using the preset holders.
• Supplied in a range of 4 sizes with derivatives, to suit most lathe requirements.
• Precision clamping surfaces and guide grooves allow accurate toolholder location.
• Straightforward single quick release mechanism for manual indexing of turret.
• Simple toolholder height adjustment.
• Manufactured with all case hardened and precision ground components.
• Heavy duty CNC versions available in S2T & S3 sizes

Check out our full range of Tool Holding Solutions or call us on +44 (0) 1924 415 000 or email pratt.burnerd@chucks.co.uk for more information.