SEC-Grooving Tools
GWCS Type / GWCI Type
L-shaped (Horizontal) Tools for External Shallow Grooving

GWCS External
5° 2°
Note 1: The rake angle R varies depending on the insert grade.
External grooving For details, see the table at the lower part of this page.


B
WF
Note 2: This figure shows right handed tools.

CW
LF
Rake angle:R
■ Parts
HF


H
■ Holders Right handed (R) holders are applicable for left handed (L) inserts. Dimensions (mm)
Cutting Cutting Edge width Double
Stock Height Width Length edge edge Max. groove Group
Cat. No. distance height (mm) No.* Screw Nm Wrench Clamp ended Wrench
depth (mm)
R L H B LF WF HF CW Screw
GWCS R/L2020-3 D D 20 20 125 25 20 0.33 to 2.80 0.8 to 2.5 ❶
BFTX0409N 3.4 TRX15 CCM6B R/L WB6-20 TL/T LT20
GWCS R/L2525-3 D D 25 25 150 30 25 0.33 to 2.80 0.8 to 2.5 ❶
GWCS R/L2020-15 D D 20 20 125 27 20 1.00 to 1.45 2.0 ❷
GWCS R/L2020-25 D D 20 20 125 27 20 1.50 to 2.30 3.5 ❸

GWCS R/L2020-35
GWCS R/L2525-15
D
D
D
D
20
25
20
25
125
150
27
32
20
25
2.50 to 4.80 5.0
1.00 to 1.45 2.0 ❷
BFTX0511N 5.0 TRX20 CCM8U R/L WB8-22 TL/T LT27 F
D D ❸


Grooving
GWCS R/L2525-25 25 25 150 32 25 1.50 to 2.30 3.5


Tools
GWCS R/L2525-35 D D 25 25 150 32 25 2.50 to 4.80 5.0 ❹
* See the group numbers of TGA type inserts on pages F6, F7, and F8 to find applicable inserts for GWCS type holders.
Select a combination of a holder and an insert referring to the group number.
Grooving

Cut-Off
Internal Shallow Grooving
Threading


14° 2° DCON
GWCI Internal
DMIN
Note 1: The rake angle R varies depending on the insert grade.
Internal grooving For details, see the table at the lower part of this page.
WF


Note 2: This figure shows right handed tools.
H
CW 30
Rake angle:R LF
■ Parts
HF


■ Holders Right handed (R) holders are applicable for left handed (L) inserts. Dimensions (mm)
Cutting Cutting Min. machining Edge width
Stock Diameter Height Length edge edge Max. groove
Cat. No. distance height diameter (mm) Group No.* Screw Nm Wrench
depth (mm)
R L DCON H LF WF HF DMIN CW
GWCI R/L325 D D 25 23 220 17.5 11.5 35 0.33 to 2.80 0.5–2.0 ❶ BFTX0409N 3.4 TRX15
GWCI R/L432 D D 32 30 250 23.0 15.0 40 1.25 to 4.80 1.7–2.5 ❷❸❹ BFTX0511N 5.0 TRX20
* See the group numbers of TGA type inserts on pages F6, F7, and F8 to find applicable inserts for GWCI type holders.
Select a combination of a holder and an insert referring to the group number.


● Rake angle with a holder fitted (E)
Coated carbide Carbide Coated cermet Cermet SUMIBORON SUMIDIA
AC530U H1 T3000Z T1500A BN2000 DA2200
External
Grooving 10° 20° 10° 5° 0° 10°
GWC GWCS
Internal
Grooving 1° 11° 1° − 4° − 9° 1°
GWCI
N m Recommended tightening torque (N・m)
F5