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VG-Cut Grooving & Parting
High performance deep grooving, turning, profiling & threading
Groove, turn, profile or thread with just one holder.
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Advantages
Multifunctional
Inserts available for grooving, parting, boring & threading
5x More Tool Life
High pressure through coolant holders available for extra long tool life
Double Sided Inserts
Optional inserts with double sided with 2 cutting edges
Economical
Groove, turn, profile or thread with just one holder
Features
Through Coolant
Selected inserts are double sided with 2 cutting edges
Extensive Selection
Minimized inventory with an extensive selection of applications
<10mm Shoulder Depths
Machining between shoulders & close to the spindle <10mm shoulder depth
Insert Geometries
Various geometries available for different applications
Applications
Extensive system covering grooving, parting, turning, profiling & threading.
Insert Guide
VG-Cut inserts also offer a variety of chip formers and carbide grades, making the VG-Cut program a distinctly versatile system.
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Parting Off |
P Alloy Steel H Hardened Material K Cast Iron |
 Recommended choice for machining alloy and stainless steel. Positive rake chip breaker leads to low cutting forces. A multi-functional chip breaker for parting, grooving and turning. |
 Recommended choice for machining cast iron for interrupted cuts and for unstable applications where accuracy and overall machining stability aren't clear. Reinforced cutting edge. |
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Grooving |
M Stainless Steel S HRSA's N Non-Ferrous P Mild Steel |
Recommended choice for stainless steel. Positive sharp cutting edge decreases build-up on edge for parting off and grooving in low feeds. |
 Recommended choice for machining alloy and stainless steel. Positive rake chip former leads to low cutting forces during cutting. |
Application
Material Suitability
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Aluminium & Non-Ferrous
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Possible Machining Methods
Face Milling
Trochoidal Milling
Side Cutting
Slotting
Circular Interpolation
Example Cutting Data
| Ø12mm, 4 Flute Double Core Slotting - Titanium (Ti6Al4V) |
Ø12mm, 4 Flute Double Core Slotting - Stainless Steel (316) |
Ø12mm, 4 Flute Double Core Slotting - Alloy Steel (30 HRC) |
Ø12mm, 5 Flute Corner Rad Side Cutting - Stainless Steel (316) |
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| RPM | 1459 | 2255 | 3185 | 2175 |
| Feed (mm/min) | 390 | 432 | 624 | 685 |
| Vc (m/min) | 55 | 85 | 120 | 82 |
| Fz (mm/tooth) | 0.067 | 0.048 | 0.049 | 0.063 |
| Depth of Cut (AP) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
| Depth of Cut (AE) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3.6 |