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CoroCut® QF

Secure face grooving

Clockwise or counterclockwise spindle rotation

  • Choose QFT for M04 (clockwise spindle rotation seen from face surface)
  • Choose QFU for M03 (counterclockwise spindle rotation seen from face surface)

A- or B-curve

  • A-curve: For internal machining
  • B-curve: For face grooving to boss

Insert width

Use the widest insert and tool that can be used for your groove. A wider holder has higher stiffness and gives more stability.

Maximum cutting depth (CDX)

Always use a tool with shortest possible cutting depth (CDX) to attain maximum stability.

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Diameter range of the first cut (DAXIN and DAXX)

Use the tool for the largest diameter that fits your groove. A tool for a larger diameter is less curved and hence more stiff and stable. It also gives improved chip control.

Machine interface: QS™ shank, shank, Coromant Capto® or CoroTurn® SL head

  • Coromant Capto®, QS™ shanks and shanks: only with B-curve
  • CoroTurn® SL head: both A- and B-curve

0° or 90° holder?

  • QS™ shanks and shanks: 0° or 90°
  • CoroTurn® SL head and Coromant Capto®: only 0°

Right- or left-hand tool

See if you need a right- or left-hand tool depending on your previous choices.

Application tips

Face grooving methods

Face grooving methods

Depending on application, there are a few different strategies to consider when face grooving.
Learn more about how to apply roughing with axial feed, roughing with side turning, finishing, and how to machine deep grooves, among other important considerations.

Non-linear tool path profiling

Non-linear tool path profiling

Non-linear tool path profiling uses the whole front edge line of the insert and continuously changes the contact point between insert and material​. Use the method for optimized chip control, even cutting wear and to avoid built-in tensions.​

    Precision coolant

    Precision coolant

    Use face grooving tools with precision coolant supply even if the maximum coolant pressure in your machine is low, 7‒10 bar (102‒145 PSI).
    Precision coolant improves chip evacuation and decreases risk of the chip jamming in the groove.
    Use as high coolant pressure as possible, up to 80 bar (1160 PSI), to achieve better chip control and chip evacuation.

      Recommendations

      Cutting width (CW),
      mm (inch)      		 Range of maximum cutting depth (CDX),
      mm (inch)      		 Minimum first cut diameters (DAXIN),
      mm (inch)             		Minimum corner radius,
      mm (inch)
      3 (0.118) 20–30 (0.79–1.18) 30 (1.18) 0.2 (0.008)
      4 (0.157) 22–38 (0.87–1.50) 30 (1.18) 0.2 (0.008)
      6 (0.236) 26–38 (1.02–1.50) 45 (1.77) 0.4 (0.016)
      8 (0.315) 33–50 (1.30–1.97) 60 (2.36) 0.8 (0.031)

      First choice grades and geometries

      Workpiece material Deep and wide groove Deep and narrow groove Finishing forged material Profiling
      ISO P -TF GC1125 -TF GC1145 -TF GC1125 -RM GC1125
      ISO M -TF GC1135 -TF GC1145 -TF GC1125 -RM GC1135
      ISO K -TF GC1135 -TF GC1135 -TF GC1135 -RM GC1135
      ISO N -GF H10F -GF H10F -GF H10F -RM GC1105
      ISO S -GF GC1105 -GF GC1125 -TF GC1125 -RM GC1105
      • -TF geometry works excellently for grooving with axial and side feeds in general applications
      • Ground -GF geometry provides good accuracy and repeatability of grooves. The main application is grooving with axial feed. -GF can be used for finishing with side feed, but in general it is not recommended for side turning
      • -RM geometry is made for profiling and works well with both axial and side feeds. Full-width grooving with axial feed is not recommended for round inserts

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      QS™ shanks and shanks

      QF T - R F H 30 C 2525 - 030 B
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
      1. Product family
      2. Spindle rotation
        T – Clockwise spindle rotation
        U – Counterclockwise spindle rotation
      3. Tool in hand
        R – Right
        L – Left
      1. Holder style
        F – 0°
        G – 90°
      2. Insert seat size
        G – 3 mm
        H – 4 mm
        K – 6 mm
        L – 8 mm
      3. Cutting depth maximum (CDX)
      1. Coolant
      2. Shank dimension
        2525 – 25 × 25 mm
        16 – 16/16 inch
        3232 – 32 × 32 mm
      3. Minimum diameter for first cut in mm (DAXIN)
      4. Type of curve
        A – For internal machining
        B – For face grooving to boss

      CoroTurn® SL heads

      SL - QF T - R H 20 C 32 - 030 A
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
      1. Coupling
        SL
      2. Product family
      3. Spindle rotation
        T – Clockwise spindle rotation
        U – Counterclockwise spindle rotation
      1. Tool in hand
        R – Right
        L – Left
      2. Insert seat size
        G – 3 mm
        H – 4 mm
        K – 6 mm
      3. Cutting depth maximum (CDX)
      1. Coolant
        C – Precision coolant
      2. Shank dimension
        2525 – 25 × 25 mm
        16 – 16/16 inch
      3. Minimum diameter for first cut in mm (DAXIN)
      4. Type of curve
        A – For internal machining
        B – For face grooving to boss

      Coromant Capto®

      C6 - QF T - R K 32 C - 220 B
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
      1. Coupling size
        C = Coromant Capto®
        CZZMS DCON
        C5 50 mm
        C6 63 mm
        C8 80 mm
      2. Product family
      3. Spindle rotation
        T – Clockwise spindle rotation
        U – Counterclockwise spindle rotation
      1. Tool in hand
        R – Right
        L – Left
      2. Insert seat size
        K – 6 mm
        L – 8 mm
      3. Cutting depth maximum (CDX)
      1. Coolant
      2. Minimum diameter for first cut in mm (DAXIN)
      3. Type of curve
        A – For internal machining
        B – For face grooving to boss

      Inserts

      QF T - H - 0400 - 04 - TF
      1 2 3 4 5 6
      1. Product family
      2. Spindle rotation
        T – Clockwise spindle rotation
        U – Counterclockwise spindle rotation
      1. Insert seat size
        G – 3 mm
        H – 4 mm
        K – 6 mm
        L – 8 mm
      2. Insert width (CW)
        0400 – 4 mm
        0300 – 3 mm
      1. Insert corner radius
        02 – 0.20 mm
        03 – 0.30 mm
        04 – 0.40 mm
        08 – 0.80 mm
      2. Insert geometry
        TF – For grooving and side turning
        GF – Ground for grooving
        RM – For profiling​​​​​​




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