Toolholders for back turning - TKFB insert

How to select back turning toolholder hand

  • Machining near the guide bush is possible

Right-hand Narrow cutting edge width of TKFB12R15005M Guide bush Optimum for small parts and high precision machining

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The workpiece burr does not contact the guide bush.

Burrs

  • Machining with a distance from guide bush
  • Good chip control due to large space between the guide bush and the tool.

Left-hand Excellent chip control in roughing and finishing (plural passes)

  • Stable accuracy of external diameter dimension:
  • When burrs occur, if a left-hand toolholder is used, it is not necessary to return workpiece into guide bush in finishing.

Guide bush Also, left-hand toolholders prevent guide bush wear caused by chip biting.

Workpiece movement and tool hand selection - in roughing and finishing

Roughing Workpiece position after roughing Finishing

Burrs Burrs

Right-hand

Guide bush

Burrs Burrs

Left-hand

Guide bush

* Good dimension accuracy: If a left-hand toolholder is used, burrs on workpiece generated in roughing do not damage the guide bush in finishing.