Article From: 5/9/2011 Production Machining
To meet the growing demand from the energy/powergen sector, Iscar has designed a line of extra-strength standard grooving tools for efficient and secure machining of T and L slots so common in turbo machinery. Previously, such tools were available only as specials and in more lightweight designs. Key applications include T grooves on turbine disks, rotors and casings made of superalloys.
Huskier than any comparable standard or special available today, the LPGIR insert provides a rigid platform with a choice of chipformers suited for either OD or ID work in long or short chipping materials. The cutting tip is very thick and longer for strong gripping. This heavy duty design brings a level of rigidity that improves finishes and enhances process security in high added-value components. By minimizing the risk of catastrophic tool fracture and reliably prolonging “time in the cut,” LPGIR inserts permit untended operation.
