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TopGroove
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Choosing the Correct TopGroove Cutter

The Most Advanced Turning Solutions in the Industry

Perfect for shallow grooving operations, the WIDIA ™ TopGroove clamping What you need to know:
system provides a complete line of grooving geometries and an extensive
grade selection to meet even the most demanding application requirements. • Material being machined.
For increased rigidity, versatility, chip control, and carbide grade options, • Groove depth, width, and profi le.
the TopGroove clamping system is the proven solution.
• Application to be performed (face, O.D., or I.D.
grooving).
With maximum clamping rigidity and superior versatility, TopGroove inserts • Toolholder requirements (e.g. KM ™ , ERICKSON ™ ,
employ a unique top rake chip control geometry that effi ciently evacuates square shank, right/left).
chips and produces better quality parts, faster than ever before.

Utilize 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

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For deep grooving, use WMT on page E4.

TopGroove for Internal, External, and Face Grooving Applications
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system capabilities minimum maximum
width .020" (0,50mm) .375" (9,53mm)
O.D./I.D. Grooving
depth — .500" (12,7mm)
width .125" (3,2mm) .250" (6,35mm)
Face Grooving
depth — .500" (12,7mm)
Internal Grooving diameter .440" (11,2mm) —
standard .940" (23,9mm) —
Face Grooving Diameter
deep — —
width .059" (1,50mm) .250" (6,35mm)
Deep O.D./I.D. Grooving
depth — .500" (12,7mm)
width .125" (3,18mm) .250" (6,35mm)
Deep Face Grooving
depth — .500" (12,7mm)

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