TopGroove ™
Failure and Solution Guide
Grooving Tool Failure and Solution Guide
Practical Solutions to
Common Grooving Problems
Holder Position for Grooving Operation
How to Cut a Groove Slightly
Wider than the Groove Tool
1. Plunge the centre of the groove.
2. Plunge each side of the groove to get the specifi ed width.
Use a slower feed rate when cutting groove sides.
problem
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poor
surface fi nish
groove bottom
that is not fl at
solution
1. Ensure tool centre height.
2. Use sharp tool (index more often).
3. Use positive rake PVD-coated insert.
4. Use correct grade for workpiece material.
5. Use correct geometry (e.g., positive rake
for work-hardening material).
6. Chamfer before grooving.
7. Change tool path.
1. Increase speed.
2. Use sharp tool (index more often).
3. Dwell tool in bottom 1–3 revoluti