Internal grooving application added for ISCAR’s Indexable multifunction tools
ISCAR is introducing new tools which can carry the current multifunction XCMT-MF inserts and new XCMT-MG inserts for internal grooving applications.
ISCAR’s very popular multifunction DR-MF tools family is being upgraded by new DRG-MF tools which can carry the XCMT-MF inserts and also a new insert type, XCMT-MG, designed for internal grooving.
The new tools and inserts extend the application range of the current DR-MF tools by adding a grooving capability to drilling, internal turning/boring, external turning, and face turning applications.
The new DRG-MF tools differ from the current DR-MF tools by a new pocket design, which features a rear groove intended to accommodate the second cutting edge.
The new XCMT-MG inserts with two cutting edges are made from grade IC808G, which is a submicron substrate TiAlN multilayer coating. This coating provides a high degree of reliability for cutting operations and a most competitive long edge life. The new grooving inserts can be used only on right-hand tools.
The new tools further enhance the reduction of customer inventory costs. Like the current same size DR-MF tools, the new tools can carry the XCMT-MF inserts. In addition, they feature identical major dimensions and cover all the same applications. Therefore, ISCAR will consider phasing-out the DR-MF tool in the future.
