What are machine tool accessories?

2026-07-206 ViewsMachine tool accessories

Machine tool accessories refer to all supporting auxiliary devices, fixtures and components that are matched with lathes, milling machines, machining centers, grinders and other metal-cutting machine tools. They work with the main machine body to complete clamping, tool fixing, auxiliary processing, measurement, protection, chip removal and automated production. Without these accessories, machine tools can only finish very limited simple processing tasks.

What are machine tool accessories?

Main Categories & Typical Products

1. Workholding Accessories

Used to fix and position workpieces stably during machining

Machine vises, three-jaw/four-jaw chucks, magnetic chucks

Tailstocks, V-blocks, angle plates, clamping bolts and pressure plates

Custom special fixtures, hydraulic clamping jigs

2. Tool Holding Accessories

Connect cutting tools to machine spindles

BT/ER tool holders, collets, extension rods, reduction sleeves

Boring heads, tapping chucks, drill chucks, milling chucks

3. Rotary & Indexing Machining Accessories

Expand multi-angle and multi-sided processing capacity

Rotary tables (4th axis), dividing heads, tilting rotary tables

Index plates, rotary tailstocks

4. Measuring & Calibration Accessories

Guarantee machining dimensional precision

Dial indicators, magnetic indicator stands, edge finders

CNC touch probes, micrometers, height gauges, gauge blocks

5. Coolant & Chip Removal Accessories

Cool cutting area and clean metal scraps

Coolant nozzles and hoses, chip conveyors, oil mist collectors

Magnetic separators, cutting fluid filter cartridges

6. Machine Protection & Lubrication Accessories

Protect machine core parts and reduce wear

Cable drag chains, bellows covers, lead screw shields

LED machine working lights, lubrication pumps and oil pipes

7. CNC Automation Accessories

Realize unmanned and high-efficiency production

Tool magazines, automatic tool changers, bar feeders

Workpiece pallets, part catchers, position sensors

Core Functions

Firmly clamp workpieces and cutting tools to avoid vibration and displacement

Expand the machining range of ordinary machine tools for complex parts

Ensure processing precision and reduce defective rates

Cool tools and workpieces, extend service life of equipment and cutters

Shield machine guide rails and spindles from chips and coolant corrosion

Reduce manual operation and greatly improve production efficiency

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