Setup Usage

  • The optimal cutting edge height above the center of
  • Replace worn inserts promptly, the price of a

TANG-GRIP tools is up to 0.08 mm + 0.025 mm new one is much less than the risk of damage W.O.C., an advantage when cutting solid bar to center from continuing with one that is worn out

  • Cut-off as close to chuck as possible
  • Replace blades that have worn or damaged pockets
  • On new applications, first machine in the low or
  • Never try to repair damaged pockets

middle range of recommended speeds and feeds Chip curling is dependent on the chipformer type and the machining conditions Machining

  • Consistency of speed and feed improves performance Chipformer Features
  • Apply coolant abundantly
  • Narrows the chip
  • Secure inserts into clean pockets
  • Eliminates friction with groove walls,
  • Cutting forces on soft workpiece materials may prevents chip jam overload be insufficient to push insert well into pocket. Permits higher feeds Tap insert into place using a plastic hammer Produces unscratched surfaces,
  • On a conventional lathe, lock the carriage eliminating additional facing to prevent axial motion during cut-off Curls the chips into compact spirals for easy disposal

(0.08+0.025) max.

Center Height

Selection of Corner Radius

"S" Sharp Corners Feed

2 Radii JS/P Sharp corner 1 Cutting edge with positive Sharp rake and sharp corners

  • When a minimum burr

Diameter (pip) size is essential 1. A smaller corner radius (r) will reduce the load on For small feeds the workpiece and produce a smaller size burr For small diameters or thin walls

2. At the same time, a large corner radius allows for For CNCs, multi-spindle P JS

higher feeds and increased tool life and screw machines Standard Corner Radius "B" Large Corner Radius

Medium (standard) Reinforced corners with Large corner radius

  • Standard medium corner size corner radius stronger cutting edge
  • For general applications
  • For tough applications and

and materials interrupted cuts