TOOLING FOR THIN GROOVING AND MICRO TURNING WORK
New turning tools are capable of work under .125 in diameter, utilizing insert widths as thin as the thickness of human hair.
Utilis Multidec 1600 series thin grooving and micro turning tools from Genevieve Swiss Industries (Westfield, MA) are capable of work under .125 in in diameter utilizing insert widths from thickness of human hair (.0019 in) up to .108 in with cutting edge repeatability within .0004 in.
The small holder shanks (down to 7 mm) are designed to suit the smallest Swiss machines. Tool holders for larger machines are also available. Additionally these Swiss-type turning tools offer geometries that can be used for front turn, back turn, micro threading and cut-off work. Full radius grooving and turning tools are offered in standard increments as well. When combined with special ID working holders, the 1600 system handles axial (face) grooving and ID work on larger parts.
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