NEW INDEXABLE SYSTEM OF BORING BARS AND INSERTS FOR SMALL COMPONENT MACHINING T•MINI Boring Bars • Minimum bore diameter as small as .197” (5mm) • Available with carbide and steel shanks, right hand and left hand • Special design near the joints ensures improved durability • Very good chip evacuation • Stable machining with minimal vibration T•MINI Inserts • Shapes available: CCGT, TBGT, WBGT, VCGT and VCMT • Insert IC (inscribed circle) as small as .156” (3.97mm) • Smooth cutting edge prevents micro chipping and prolongs tool life • Available in right hand and left hand styles (Note: right hand inserts for left hand bars. Left hand inserts for right hand bars. VCGT & VCMT inserts are neutral and will fit either hand bar). To meet the increasing demand for boring small parts such as machined medical implant devices and micro-sized electronic compo- nents, Ingersoll introduces a new line of miniature, indexable boring bars and inserts. The unique T•MINI boring bar configuration improves chip evacuation and can be applied in boring applications where the minimum bore diameter is as small as .197” (5mm). Optional 16mm and .625” sleeves are available to provide a simple and secure means of holding of the boring bars. T•MINI inserts feature sharp cutting edges that help lower cutting forces and vibration. This enables precision turning and excellent surface finish capabilities. Inserts are available in ground and pressed versions depending on the shape, and contain a smooth, ho- mogenous surface finish that prevents chipping while extending tool life. 184