SIGC Small Internal Grooving Tool - internal grooving insert

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Chipbreakers for the new inserts include TSF for finishing steel, TM for semifinishing steel, SS for finishing stainless steel, and SM for semifinishing stainless steel.

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Vargus Tooling UK's Groovex Mini-V range of indexable carbide inserts for 'mini' grooving, boring and threading applications has been extended. Additions include inserts for larger bore work with minimum bores from 14 to 16 mm, and square and round face grooving tools for internal and external applications with minimum bore diameters of 12 and 14 mm respectively.

The inserts are available in a CVD grade T9100 for turning steel and CVD grade T6100 and a PVD grade AH600, both for turning stainless steel, along with two cermet grades, NS9530 and GT9530.

These smaller inserts incorporate the identical chipbreaker geometry and thickness of regular-sized inserts to maintain the same cutting performance at a depth of cut up to 0.12 in., the company states.

OSG’s HY-PRO® VGM variable geometry end mill series is available in 5-, 6- and 7-flute line-ups with multiple lengths of cut, with both square and corner radius variations. Featuring geometry and coating that reduces vibration, maintains edge sharpness and tool rigidity, all while providing exceptional wear resistance.