Turbo Collector Cutting Fixture

The GizFab Turbo Collector Cutting Fixture is a simple, budget-friendly solution for hobbyist and small-volume fabricators looking to produce their own tubular turbo manifold collectors.

Designed and 3D printed in-house by GizFab, the fixture securely positions SCH10 tube within a bandsaw vice, allowing you to produce consistent cuts for fabricating multi-runner turbo collectors without the cost of a conventional machined fixture.

Key Features

• Designed & 3D Printed In-House by GizFab
• Designed for Turbo Manifold Collector Fabrication
• 20° Merge Angle
• Available for 1.25" & 1.5" SCH10
• Other Sizes Available on Request
• Extra-Thick Wall Construction
• Designed to Clamp Directly into a Bandsaw Vice
• Pre-Marked Rotation References
• Stainless Steel Nut & Locking Bolt Included
• Cost-Effective Workshop Tool
• Ideal for Hobbyist & Small-Volume Fabricators

Make Your Own Turbo Collectors

Producing a tubular turbo collector manually can involve a considerable amount of measuring, marking, cutting and grinding to get each runner positioned consistently.

Our cutting fixture provides a repeatable reference for holding and rotating the tube during each cutting operation.

This makes it easier to produce multiple correctly indexed sections which can then be brought together to form the collector.

The fixture is particularly useful for one-off manifolds, prototypes and small-volume fabrication where purchasing an expensive machined production fixture would be difficult to justify.

20° Merge Angle

The fixture is designed around a 20-degree merge angle, providing a consistent cutting geometry across each section of the collector.

Pre-marked rotation references on the fixture make it easier to correctly index the tube between cutting operations, helping maintain consistency between each runner.

Available Sizes

Standard fixtures are available for:

• 1.25" SCH10
• 1.5" SCH10

Other sizes are available on request.

Please contact us if you require a size that is not currently listed.

Designed for Bandsaw Use

The fixture is designed to be positioned directly within the vice of a suitable metal-cutting bandsaw.

Extra-thick walls are incorporated into the print to provide additional strength and durability during normal workshop use.

A stainless steel nut and locking bolt are supplied with the fixture to secure the tube in position.

The fixture should only be clamped tightly enough to prevent movement.

Do not excessively tighten the bandsaw vice.

Excessive clamping force can crush, distort or prematurely damage the 3D-printed fixture.

Pre-Marked Rotation References

Accurately rotating the tube between cuts is essential when producing collector sections.

The fixture incorporates pre-marked rotation references, providing an easy visual reference when repositioning the tube for subsequent cutting operations.

This helps make the process more repeatable and reduces the amount of manual measuring and marking required for each section.

3D Printed In-House

Each fixture is 3D printed in-house by GizFab.

The fixtures are intentionally designed as an affordable alternative to considerably more expensive machined metal tooling.

Visible layer lines, minor cosmetic variations and other characteristics associated with functional 3D-printed workshop tooling are completely normal and do not affect the intended operation of the fixture.

⚠️ COLOUR WILL VARY

The colour shown in our product photographs is for illustration purposes only.

Fixtures are printed using suitable material available within our production process and you may receive your fixture in any colour.

Colour cannot be guaranteed and does not affect the function of the tool.

⚠️ IMPORTANT - THIS IS A WEAR ITEM

These fixtures are manufactured from 3D-printed plastic and will wear with continued use.

They should be considered a cost-effective fabrication aid rather than a permanent production fixture.

Repeated clamping, handling, heat exposure and general workshop use will gradually cause wear.

The rate of wear will depend heavily on how the fixture is used, the bandsaw setup, clamping pressure and the number of collectors being produced.

Normal wear from repeated use is not considered a manufacturing defect.

If you require tooling for continuous high-volume production, a professionally machined metal fixture may be more appropriate.

Bandsaw Blade Clearance

Before switching the bandsaw on, always manually verify that the blade has sufficient clearance from the fixture throughout the complete intended cut.

The bandsaw blade should cut the tube, not the fixture.

Accidental blade contact can rapidly damage both the plastic fixture and potentially the bandsaw blade.

Workshop Safety

This product is a positioning and cutting aid only. It does not replace correct workshop practices, machine guarding or appropriate PPE.

Before every cut:

• Ensure the Tube is Correctly Positioned
• Tighten the Locking Bolt
• Secure the Fixture in the Bandsaw Vice
• Do Not Excessively Clamp the Fixture
• Confirm the Correct Rotation Position
• Check Bandsaw Blade Clearance
• Ensure the Workpiece Cannot Move During Cutting
• Ensure Machine Guards are Correctly Positioned
• Wear Appropriate PPE

Always verify the required dimensions and collector geometry before cutting your material.

Warranty

The fixture is covered against manufacturing defects for 12 months from purchase.

Due to the nature and intended use of the product, the warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage resulting from cutting operations.

This includes blade contact, worn cutting surfaces, deformation caused by excessive clamping, heat damage, damaged threads caused by misuse, accidental damage or gradual deterioration through repeated workshop use.

This product is a budget fabrication aid. The operator remains responsible for verifying tube dimensions, rotation, cutting positions and final collector geometry before cutting and welding.