Precision 5-Inch 3-Jaw Chuck Dividing Head with MT2 Tailstock and Dividing Plates for Milling Machines - Top-Notch Indexing Tool for Accurate Gear Cutting, Supporting Direct and Indirect Divisions, Ideal for DIY Machinists and Pro Workshops Alike
✔️ Includes direct and indirect indexing plates for precise divisions
A complete ready-to-use 5-inch dividing head set designed for milling machines. It supports direct indexing via 24 holes and indirect indexing with three plates (A, B, C) to cover wide division ranges, making gear cutting, flute milling, and bolt-hole circle work easier for DIY machinists and professional shops.
✅ 24-hole direct indexing supports divisions 2,3,4,6,8,12,24
✅ Indirect indexing with three plates A, B, C covers divisions 2-50 and 51-380
✅ 40:1 worm gear ratio provides precise gear cutting, face work, and flute machining
✅ Tilts from 10° below horizontal to 90° vertical for angled machining
✅ MT2 tailstock offers solid support for long workpieces
✅ Includes BS-0 dividing head, 5" 3-jaw chuck, MT2 tailstock, centers, driving dog, back plate, and 3 dividing plates
✅ Mirror-finish surface resists wear for long service life
💡 What is a dividing head used for in metalworking? This handy tool helps machinists index workpieces with precise angles for gear cutting, bolt-hole circles, and curved milling.
- precise angle indexing for gear teeth, flute, and slot work
- support for bolt-hole circle layout and curved milling
- combines direct and indirect indexing for many divisions
- MT2 tailstock aids stable long-workpiece handling