How to Place Custom Order

TopGroove™ Inserts: The Best Platform for Customisation

All TopGroove custom order inserts benefi t from the superior rigidity of ourThere are limitless variations of the fl at-top TopGroove design. Additionally,
TopGroove toolholder and clamping system. For added productivity, mostchip control in the most common styles enables true optimisation and
custom orders can be incorporated into the double-ended inserts.productivity. WIDIA offers NB- and NBD-style insert blanks as well.
These blanks can be end-form ground in your own shop.
Custom orders start with proven WIDIA™ carbide grade technology as the
basis for optimising tool performance. Positive top rake angles are alsoWhatever your special grooving requirements may be, WIDIA can
available in most inserts.provide an effective solution. We have the technical expertise, resources,

and commitment to help you develop insert designs that satisfy your metalcutting application demands. State-of-the-art CAD enables rapid development of your custom insert design. For convenience, a concept drawing is always available to facilitate

engineering development of an insert.

top rake top rake (std. 5°)

style A style B1 style B2

angle 3 angle 1

style B3 style B4 style C1

angle 1 angle 1

angle 2 angle 2

style D style F style G

angle 1

angle 1

(full radius = 1/2 W) (full radius = 1/2 W) angle 2 (full radius = 1/2 W)

NOTE: Common styles are shown here in right-hand versions. Left-hand versions are also available.