Series 2500 TMM
Spindles & Adapters
Solutions for All Tooling Styles
Parlec spindles are the heaviest, most rugged, most accurate spindles available on any tool measuring machine. Most common styles are available as standard. Parlec’s unique competency in designing and manufacturing the best in precision rotating toolholders, boring and tapping systems, and workholding products has also provided our TMM customers access to designers and craftsmen who will custom craft fixtures and adapters, to fit your exact application.
All of Parlec’s rotating spindle products use ultra-precision bearings. The ID taper is match-ground as a complete assembly ensuring exceptional control of runout and concentricity. The sealed design eliminates any contamination from the shop environment and provides precision and reliability year after year.
The P50TBS-2500 spindle will handle tools up to 375kg and comes standard with vacuum clamping.
The P1500-TBS spindle combines a sealed precision bearing system in a durable, compact body perfectly suited to the small footprint of the Series 1500 platform.
Spindle System
| Part Number | Style | Series | 90° Lock | 360° Lock | Clamping | Concentricity | Match Ground | Runout @ 400mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1500-H63TBS | HSK63 Taper (Style 63A, 63C, 63E, 80B, 80D, 80F) | 1500 | Yes | Mechanical | Internal Drawbar | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P1500-C5TBS | CAPTO C5 | 1500 | Yes | Mechanical | Internal Drawbar | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P1500-TBS | ISO 50 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) | 1500 | Yes | Mechanical | Vacuum | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P1500B-TBS | ISO 50 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) | 1500 | No | Mechanical | None | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P1500-40TBS | ISO 40 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) | 1500 | Yes | Mechanical | Vacuum | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P1500B-40TBS | ISO 40 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) | 1500 | No | Mechanical | None | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P40TBS-2500 | ISO 40 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) | 2500 | Yes | Electronic | Vacuum | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P50TBS-2500 | ISO 50 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) | 2500 | Yes | Electronic | Vacuum | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| P60TBS-2500 | ISO 60 Taper (CAT, SK, BT, NMTB) | 2500 | Yes | Electronic | Vacuum | <.0005mm | Yes | Less than .007mm |
| Other spindle styles and special designs available upon request. | ||||||||
For P1500 & P50 Spindle Systems

Parlec offers a wide range of adapters to fit almost any tool type. If you don’t see something here, please call us for more information or a quote.
Optical Zero Gages
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
- Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
- All zero gages are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual dimensions.
- All zero gages are shipped with certification document.
| Part Number | Taper | Projection |
|---|---|---|
| P40-20ZG3 | ISO 40 | 76.20 |
| P50-20ZG3 | ISO 50 | 76.20 |
| P60-20ZG6 | ISO 60 | 152.40 |
| Many other configurations available. Please call 1-800-866-5872 for more information. | ||

Test Bars
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
- Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
- All test bars are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
- All test bars are shipped with certification document.
| Part Number | Taper | Projection (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| P40-20TB12 | ISO 40 | 304.80 |
| P40-20TB18 | ISO 40 | 457.20 |
| P50-20TB12 | ISO 50 | 304.80 |
| P50-20TB18 | ISO 50 | 457.20 |
| P50-20TB6 | ISO 50 | 152.40 |
| P60-20TB18 | ISO 60 | 457.20 |
| Many other configurations available. Please call 1-800-866-5872 for more information. | ||
Tapered Reducing Adapters
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
- Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
- All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
- All adapters are shipped with certification document.
| Part Number | O.D. Taper | I.D. Taper | O.D. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P50-30 | ISO 50 | ISO 30 | 101.60 |
| P50-35 | ISO 50 | ISO 35 | 101.60 |
| P50-40 | ISO 50 | ISO 40 | 101.60 |
| P50-45 | ISO 50 | ISO 45 | 127.00 |
| P60-40 | ISO 60 | ISO 40 | 139.70 |
| P60-45 | ISO 60 | ISO 45 | 139.70 |
| P60-50 | ISO 60 | ISO 50 | 139.70 |

HSK Adapters
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
- Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
- All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
- All adapters are shipped with certification document.
| Part Number | Size (mm) | HSK Size |
|---|---|---|
| P50-HSK32 | 50.00 | HSK 32-A/C/E/ 40B/40D |
| P50-HSK40 | 57.00 | HSK 40-A/C/E/50B/ 50D/50F |
| P50-HSK50 | 68.00 | HSK 50-A/C/E/63B/ 63D/63F |
| P50-HSK63 | 80.00 | HSK 63-A/C/E/80B/ 80D/80F |
| P50-HSK80 | 100.00 | HSK 80-A/C/100B/100D |
| P50-HSK100 | 118.00 | HSK 100-A/C/125B/125D |
VDI Adapters
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
- Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
- All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual height from taper gage line.
- All adapters are shipped with certification document.
| Part Number | Size | O.D. (mm) | “Z” Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P50-20VDI | 20 VDI | 114.3 | 54.60 |
| P50-25VDI | 25 VDI | 114.3 | 54.60 |
| P50-30VDI | 30 VDI | 114.3 | 54.60 |
| P50-40VDI | 40 VDI | 114.3 | 54.60 |
| P50-50VDI | 50 VDI | 120.6 | 101.60 |
| P50-60VDI | 60 VDI | 127 | 101.60 |
CAPTO Adapters
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high-wear resistance.
- Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
- All adapters are calibrated in our gage lab and laser etched with actual dimensions.
- All adapters are shipped with certification document.
| Part Number | Size | “Z” Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| P50-CAPTO-C3 | CAPTO C3 | 75.4 |
| P50-CAPTO-C4 | CAPTO C4 | 85.4 |
| P50-CAPTO-C5 | CAPTO C5 | 96.4 |
| P50-CAPTO-C6 | CAPTO C6 | 119.4 |
| P50-CAPTO-C8 | CAPTO C8 | 140.4 |
HP Quick Change Spindle System
For applications that require the utmost precision, Parlec’s HP Quick Change spindle system is the answer. Using dedicated cartridges for each tooling style, the HP spindle eliminates adapter stack-up and maintains the micron accuracy of the Series 2500 system – Large diameter tooling, tapered tooling, and any tooling that must be set with micron precision can all benefit from the HP spindle system with universal mechanical power clamping options. On the ParleVision® CNC system, 3-Axis automation, spindle focusing and auto-indexing are enabled. In addition, Parlec’s in-house engineering and design capability delivers custom tooling solutions fast for both milling and turning applications.
The design of Parlec’s HP Quick Change Spindle maintains ‘match-ground’ precision, sealed bearing system, and elimination of adapter stack-up found in designs that utilize sleeved adapters.
Features
- Available for Series 2500 TMM’s only.
- Utilizes heavy-duty Timken® taper roller bearings in a case hardened steel spindle body. Bearing system is totally sealed from the shop environment.
- The rugged steel body accepts individual cartridges to adapt to a wide variety of tooling styles.
- Parlec’s unique Quick-Change Spindle System allows easy switching of cartridges in seconds.
- Cartridge changeover repeatability is .001mm.
- Match-ground process ensures precision.
- Large hand wheel allows easy rotation of tooling.
- Key lock is provided for lathe tool use.
- Pneumatic-mechanical 360° spindle brake.
- Pneumatic-mechanical 90° indexable lock for boring & turning applications.
- Vacuum clamping of toolholder in spindle cartridge is standard.
- Universal power mechanical clamping option is available.
- Auto-Focus, auto-indexing option available for use with non-CNC presetter systems.
The HP Quick Change Spindle system is available on all Series 2500 machines. Auto-Focus, Auto-Indexing, and integration to full 3-axis systems are available as well.
Convenient panel controls provide easy access to spindle functions including retention knob clamping, 90 degree and 360 degree spindle locking.
HP Spindle System
| Part Number | Style | Series | 90° Lock | 360° Lock | Clamping | Concentricity | Match Ground | Cartridge Changeover | Auto-Focus/Auto-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPTBS-2500 | Quick-Change Cartridge | 2500 | Yes | Electronic | Vacuum or Drawbar | <.0005mm | Yes | 1 micron | Optional |
| HPTBSC-2500 | Quick-Change Cartridge | 2500 | No | Electronic | Vacuum or Drawbar | <.0005mm | Yes | 1 micron | Yes |
Tool Cartridges & Accessories
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Tapered Tool Cartridges for HPQC Spindle
- For most CAT and BT style tooling.
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high wear resistance.
- Tapers ground to AT2 or better, per ISO 1947, for unmatched precision.
- Integral gage sight in the cartridge eliminates the need for a separate zero gage for TMM mastering.
- All Tool Cartridges are calibrated in our Gage Lab and shipped with certification documentation to ensure overall TMM measuring accuracy.
With Universal Clamping
- Tapered tools are clamped by means of pneumatic-mechanical pull-down of the retention knob.
- No change-out of clamping elements necessary.
- Mechanical clamping improves tool run out and repeatability.
- Compatible with all retention knob sizes offered in the Parlec Tooling Catalog.
| Part Number | I.D. Taper | O.D. (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| HP30-QCTP | ISO 30 | 111.76 |
| HP30-QCTPU (Universal Clamping) | ISO 30 | 111.76 |
| HP40-QCTP | ISO 40 | 111.76 |
| HP40-QCTPU (Universal Clamping) | ISO 40 | 111.76 |
| HP50-QCTP | ISO 50 | 111.76 |
| HP50-QCTPU (Universal Clamping) | ISO 50 | 111.76 |
| HP60-QCTP | ISO 60 | 158.75 |
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HSK Tool Cartridges for HPQC Spindle
- For all series HSK style tooling.
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high wear resistance.
- Manufactured per DIN 69063.
- HSK tools are clamped by means of electro-mechanical pull down.
- Integral gage sight in the cartridge eliminates the need for a separate zero gage for TMM mastering.
- All Tool Cartridges are calibrated in our Gage Lab and shipped with certification documentation to ensure overall TMM measuring accuracy.
| Part Number | HSK Size | “Z” Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| HPH32-QCTP | 32A/40B | 4.32 |
| HPH40-QCTP | 40A/50B | 4.32 |
| HPH50-QCTP | 50A/63B | 4.32 |
| HPH63-QCTP | 63A/80B | 4.32 |
| HPH80-QCTP | 80A/100B | 32.00 |
| HPH100-QCTP | 100A/125B | 32.00 |
CAPTO Tool Cartridges for HPQC Spindle
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high wear resistance.
- Integral gage sight in the cartridge eliminates the need for a separate zero gage for TMM mastering.
- All Tool Cartridges are calibrated in our Gage Lab and shipped with certification documentation to ensure overall TMM measuring accuracy.
| Part Number | HSK Size | “Z” Height (mm) | CAPTO Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPC3-QCTP | - | 70.10 | C3 |
| HPC4-QCTP | - | 80.30 | C4 |
| HPC5-QCTP | - | 90.20 | C5 |
| HPC6-QCTP | - | 127.00 | C6 |
| HPC8-QCTP | - | 144.00 | C8 |
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VDI Tool Cartridges for HPQC Spindle
- Precision machined from high-grade alloy steel.
- Through hardened to RC 60-63 for high wear resistance.
- Integral gage sight in the cartridge eliminates the need for a separate zero gage for TMM mastering.
- All Tool Cartridges are calibrated in our Gage Lab and shipped with certification documentation to ensure overall TMM measuring accuracy.
| Part Number | Size | “Z” Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| HPVDI20-QCTP | VDI20 | 54.61 |
| HPVDI30-QCTP | VDI30 | 54.61 |
| HPVDI40-QCTP | VDI40 | 54.61 |
| HPVDI50-QCTP | VDI50 | 101.60 |








