Multifunction OperationsMachining Between Walls
The groove-turn tools are multifunction tools, able toOne of the most important advantages of the
operate in a sequence of grooving and turning modes.GROOVE-TURN systems is the ability to machine
Moving from turning to grooving requires consideration ofbetween walls. To achieve the best results,
the basic Grip principle, thereby eliminating the possibilitythe following sequence is recommended:
of insert breakage. In this situation one must release the
side deflection which is necessary in turning, but notRoughing
recommended in grooving.Plunge to depth of cut. Pull back 0.2 mm radially.

Turn longitudinally, retract at the end of the cut by 0.2 mm, simultaneously in radial and axial directions. The following machining sequence is suggested: Plunge again and repeat same cycle leaving steps

After completing the longitudinal turning, before starting of 0.2 mm at the shoulders for the finishing cut. the grooving, the side deflection must be released. Minimum D.O.C. has to be a ≥Rx1.2 (corner radius). Move the tool in the direction opposite that of the feed, p

approximately 0.1 mm, and return to the original positionFinishing
without side load.Plunge on the right side, reaching the tangent of the
Then, after the deflection has been released andbottom radius. Retract and relieve the tangent point
the holder is perpendicular to the workpiece,of the radius on the other side. Retract and machine
the grooving operation may start.all of the contour, pulling back by compensation
value along the bottom (see page 423).
Finishing Roughing

A D

Not recommended Roughing Finishing

B E

0.1mm Finishing Finishing C F

These instructions can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXhEtc1zl4w

Prior move Actual move