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Types of Grooving Tools
Grooving tools are specialized CNC cutting tools designed for creating precise grooves, slots, and recesses in workpieces. These tools come in various types, including external groovers for shafts, internal groovers for bores, and T-slot cutters for machine tables. Key features like high-pressure coolant channels (for heat control) and anti-vibration designs (for thin-wall parts) ensure efficiency in materials ranging from aluminum to superalloys.
Types of Grooving Tools for CNC Machining |
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| Tool Type | Design Features | Materials | Operations | Insert Types | Applications | Advantages |
| External Groover | Overhang design, rigid structure | Steel/Stainless/Aluminum | External grooves/Face grooves | GN/GD series | Shafts/Flanges | High rigidity for deep grooves |
| Internal Groover | Slim shank, minimal interference | Cast iron/Hardened steel | Bore grooves/Undercuts | IC/ID series | Hydraulic valves/Bearing housings | Small bore capability |
| Parting Tool | Ultra-thin blade, heavy-duty body | Carbon steel/Titanium | Cut-off/Narrow grooves | PF/PM series | Bar cutting | High efficiency material saving |
| Multi-function Groover | Modular system, interchangeable heads | Composites/Superalloys | Step grooves/Complex profiles | MX/MA series | Aerospace components | Quick changeover |
| T-slot Cutter | Special side-cutting geometry | Aluminum/Plastics | T-slots/Guide rails | TSC series | Machine tables/Molds | Precise sidewall finishing |
| Form Groover | Custom profile grinding | Copper/Soft metals | Decorative grooves | Custom | Jewelry/Plumbing | Complex contours in single pass |
| High-pressure Coolant Groover | Integrated coolant channels | Heat-resistant alloys | Deep grooves/Difficult materials | HC/HM series | Turbine blades/Medical | Extended tool life |
| Quick-change Groover | Patented locking mechanism | Mild steel/Cast iron | Mass production | QG series | Automotive parts | <15s tool change |
| Ultra-precision Groover | Nano-grade edge preparation | Optical glass/Ceramics | Micron-level grooves | UP series | Electronics/Sensors | Ra<0.2um finish |
| Anti-vibration Groover | Damping technology | Thin-wall/Long reach | Vibration control | AV series | Aerospace structures | Chatter suppression |
Cutting Parameters Reference |
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| Material | Speed (m/min) | Feed (mm/rev) | DOC (mm) | Coolant |
| Carbon Steel | 120-250 | 0.05-0.15 | 0.5-3 | Emulsion |
| Stainless Steel | 60-120 | 0.03-0.10 | 0.3-2 | Oil-coolant |
| Aluminum | 300-800 | 0.08-0.25 | 1-5 | Air-mist |
| Titanium | 30-70 | 0.02-0.08 | 0.2-1.5 | LN2 |
Selection Guidelines:
- For tight width tolerance, use dedicated width-specific tools.
- Deep grooves require internal coolant and anti-vibration models.
- High-volume production benefits from quick-change systems.
- Exotic materials demand high-pressure coolant tools.
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