TopGroove ™
Choosing the Correct TopGroove Cutter
The Most Advanced Turning Solutions in the Industry
Perfect for shallow grooving operations, the WIDIA ™ TopGroove clamping system
provides a complete line of grooving geometries and an extensive grade selection
to meet even the most demanding application requirements. For increased rigidity,
versatility, chip control, and carbide grade options, the TopGroove clamping system
is the proven solution.
What you need to know:
• Material being machined.
• Groove depth, width, and profi le.
• Application to be performed (face, O.D., or I.D. grooving).
• Toolholder requirements (e.g. KM ™ , ERICKSON ™ ,
square shank, right/left).
With maximum clamping rigidity and superior versatility, TopGroove inserts employ a
unique top rake chip control geometry that effi ciently evacuates chips and produces
better quality parts, faster than ever before.
Utilise 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
(O.D.) Grooving
Face Grooving
For deep grooving, use WMT ™ on page E4.
minimum maximum
0,50mm 9,53mm
depth — 12,7mm
width 3,2mm 6,35mm
— 12,7mm
system capabilities
O.D./I.D. Grooving
Face Grooving
Internal Grooving
Face Grooving Diameter
Deep O.D./I.D. Grooving
Deep Face Grooving
E42
width
depth
diameter 11,2mm —
standard 23,9mm —
deep — —
width 1,50mm 6,35mm
depth — 12,7mm
width 3,18mm 6,35mm
depth — 12,7mm
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TopGroove ™ for Internal, External, and Face Grooving Applications