
| Perfect for shallow grooving operations, the WIDIA™ TopGroove clamping system | What you need to know: |
| provides a complete line of grooving geometries and an extensive grade selection | |
| to meet even the most demanding application requirements. For increased rigidity, | • Material being machined. |
| versatility, chip control, and carbide grade options, the TopGroove clamping system | • Groove depth, width, and profi le. |
is the proven solution.
With maximum clamping rigidity and superior versatility, TopGroove inserts employ a square shank, right/left).
unique top rake chip control geometry that effi ciently evacuates chips and produces better quality parts, faster than ever before.
Utilise this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide for the information necessary to identify, choose, and select the appropriate cutting tools for your specifi c needs.
1 Choose the application to be performed: Groove depth, width, and profi le. TopGroove is the best choice for groove depth-to-width ratios of 1.5 or less.
Inside Diameter (I.D.) Grooving
Outside Diameter Face Grooving (O.D.) Grooving
For deep grooving, use WMT™ on page E4.
| system capabilities | minimum | maximum | |||
| width | 0,50mm | 9,53mm | |||
| O.D./I.D. Grooving | |||||
| depth | — | 12,7mm |
| system capabilities | minimum | maximum | |
| OD/ID Grin | width | 0,50mm | 9,53mm |
| .... oovg | depth | — | 12,7mm |
| F Gi | width | 3,2mm | 6,35mm |
| ace roovng | depth | — | 12,7mm |
| Internal Grooving | diameter | 11,2mm | — |
| F Gi Dit | standard | 23,9mm | — |
| ace roovng ameer | deep | — | — |
| D OD/ID Gi | width | 1,50mm | 6,35mm |
| eep .... roovng | depth | — | 12,7mm |
| DFGi | width | 3,18mm | 6,35mm |
| eep ace roovng | depth | — | 12,7mm |