Purpose-Built Support & Finishing Tools for Machining Setups

A specialised machining job can come down to one component that keeps the work supported or puts the required finish on an edge. Vertex Drill Tooling brings together dedicated tailstocks & chamfer tooling for compatible rotary, milling & workshop machining applications where correct equipment matching matters.

This is a focused collection rather than a general assortment of drill bits. The range includes Vertex tailstocks matched to nominated HV, CC, CS & BS rotary equipment alongside the Vertex 3–25 mm 45° Chamfer End Mill. Each product addresses a distinct setup or machining requirement, so selection starts with the machine, workpiece & operation.

For the cutting side of the job, explore Drills, Drill Accessories & Cutting Tools.

What Is Vertex Drill Tooling?

Think beyond the drill itself. Machine tooling also includes components that support the work, establish a usable setup & create specific finished features.

Within this Vertex range, four tailstock configurations cover nominated rotary equipment:

► TS1 – Tailstock to suit HV4 & HV
► TS4 – Tailstock to suit HV14 & HV16
► TS3 – Tailstock to suit HV10, HV12, CC8 & CS8
► TS2 – Tailstock to suit BS1, CC6, CS6 & HV8

A fifth product serves an entirely different purpose:

► TC12 – 3–25 mm End Mill 45° Chamfer

That mix makes identification particularly important. A tailstock is selected around compatible Vertex equipment while the chamfer end mill is chosen around the cutting operation.

Why Choose Vertex Drill Tooling?

The expensive part of a machine shop isn't always the machine—sometimes it's the time lost trying to make the wrong accessory work with it.

Vertex provides clearly identified tailstock options for specific rotary setups, helping buyers narrow the choice according to the equipment already in the workshop. The 45° chamfer tool adds a dedicated option for suitable edge-finishing operations.

Depending on the product selected, this collection can support:

► Rotary-table workpiece support
► Compatible dividing setups
► Component positioning
► Indexed machining arrangements
► 45° chamfering
► Edge finishing
► Suitable deburring operations
► Manual machining
► Toolroom work
► Maintenance machining
► Component manufacture
► Engineering workshop applications

The model number or cutting requirement should drive the purchase rather than appearance alone.

Common Applications

Imagine an extended shaft positioned for indexed machining. Holding one end isn't necessarily the whole setup—the opposite end may also require suitable support while the component is worked.

That's where compatible tailstock equipment can become relevant.

Vertex Drill Tooling can suit applications such as:

► Rotary-table machining
► Indexed component work
► Supported shaft setups
► Toolroom machining
► Prototype components
► Engineering repairs
► Maintenance jobs
► Fabrication support
► Chamfer preparation
► Edge breaking
► Suitable deburring work
► Repetitive machining setups

Different products within the collection solve different problems, so there isn't one universal “drill tooling” application covering the entire range.

Product Selection Guide

Begin with the equipment or feature in front of you. That immediately separates a tailstock requirement from a chamfering requirement.

When selecting a Vertex tailstock, confirm:

► Rotary equipment model
► Listed compatibility group
► Workpiece dimensions
► Support requirement
► Available machine space
► Setup geometry
► Intended machining operation

When considering the Vertex TC12 45° Chamfer End Mill, review:

► Required 45° feature
► Stated 3–25 mm range
► Workpiece material
► Cutter dimensions
► Toolholding arrangement
► Machine compatibility
► Required finished geometry
► Appropriate machining parameters

For related cutting-tool requirements around the same workshop, Drill Accessories provides another route into supporting drilling equipment.

Match the Tailstock to the Vertex Model

One model number can save a lot of unnecessary measuring & guesswork.

The tailstocks in this collection are grouped according to the Vertex equipment they're intended to suit. That makes the existing rotary unit's identification the logical starting point.

The current pairings are:

Don't extend those groupings based on visual similarity. If your rotary unit belongs to one listed group, select from that compatibility information then review the individual product details before ordering.

When Does Tailstock Support Become Useful?

Some workpieces introduce setup challenges simply because of their length or how they're being held.

In a suitable rotary arrangement, a compatible tailstock can support the work from the opposite end. That can be useful for machining jobs involving longer components where the particular workholding configuration calls for additional support.

The tailstock remains only one element of the setup. The rotary unit, workpiece, workholding, cutting tool, machine travel & operating method all need to work together.

For other workshop restraint requirements outside the rotary arrangement, Combination Squares can complement layout work before components reach the machine.

What Does the Vertex 45° Chamfer End Mill Do?

Sometimes the last operation on a component is the one everyone notices.

The Vertex TC12 3–25 mm End Mill 45° Chamfer provides a dedicated cutting option for suitable 45-degree chamfering & edge-finishing work. Applications can include creating a specified angled edge or removing a sharp edge where the tool geometry suits the required result.

Don't base selection on the 3–25 mm figure alone. Consider the complete product specification alongside the material, feature dimensions, machine, toolholding & intended operation.

A drawing calling for a defined 45° feature should be treated differently from an informal request to “take the sharp edge off”.

Chamfering & Countersinking Solve Different Requirements

The finished features can look related but that doesn't make the operations interchangeable.

A chamfer creates an angled transition along an edge or feature. A countersink generally creates an angled recess associated with a hole & its intended requirement.

When a drawing specifies the feature, work from the stated angle & dimensions rather than choosing a cutter because it produces something visually similar.

That distinction becomes particularly important on repeat components where the same geometry needs to be reproduced across a batch.

Measure Before the Setup Gets Crowded

Checking a component is easier before clamps, fixtures & cutting tools occupy every useful approach.

Confirm accessible workpiece dimensions, clearances & layout requirements while the job is still easy to inspect. Once the rotary equipment & tailstock are positioned, make sure the cutting tool still has the access required for the intended operation.

For general layout checks, Rulers & Straight Edges provide a useful supporting option.

Measurement method should always suit the feature being checked. A rough clearance check & a controlled dimensional inspection aren't the same task.

Plan Around Machine Travel

A tailstock doesn't just support the work—it occupies valuable table space.

Before locking the setup down, consider the rotary equipment, workpiece length, tailstock position, cutter approach, machine travel & any clamps or fixtures required around the job.

This matters particularly when machining longer components. A setup can physically fit on the table while still restricting travel or cutter access once the operation begins.

Chamfering jobs deserve the same forethought. Check whether the tool can approach the entire required edge without unwanted interference elsewhere in the setup.

Give Specialised Tooling a Dedicated Home

Small machine accessories have a habit of becoming difficult to find precisely when the machine needs them.

Tailstock centres, cutters & associated setup components are easier to manage when their storage location is obvious. Tool Storage can help keep workshop tooling separated from general consumables & everyday hand tools.

A dedicated machining area can also make recurring setup work more efficient. Workstations & Workbenches provide options for creating organised preparation, inspection & tooling spaces away from the machine table.

Expert Tips for Vertex Drill Tooling

Photograph the equipment plate. Keep the Vertex model identification available when checking tailstock compatibility.

Treat compatibility groups as specific. A tailstock listed for HV4 & HV6 shouldn't be assumed to suit another HV model.

Read the drawing before reaching for the chamfer cutter. The required angle & dimensions should determine the operation.

Map the complete setup first. Workholding, support, tool access & machine travel are easier to resolve before everything is tightened down.

Inspect contact surfaces during setup. Chips or contamination can interfere with components that need to locate correctly.

Keep specialised accessories identifiable. Clearly stored tooling saves operators from testing near-matches under time pressure.

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