NTK’s Shaper Duo delivers square and hexagonal holes

The machining of square and hexagonal holes on sliding-head turning centres has been simplified by NTK its Shaper Duo series of cutting tools.

As an extension of the company's Stick Duo range of solid carbide boring and turning products, the Shaper Duo has been designed for use with small turning centres and sliding-head lathes.

The PVD-coated solid carbide Shaper Duo tooling inserts are compatible with NTK's line of Stick Duo toolholders, and are offered in two geometry types, one for machining square holes and another for processing hexagonal holes or forms.

The Shaper Duo line is available with a tool diameter of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 mm to correspond with the respective toolholder. It two cutting edges on each tool that is available with an overall length of 50, 60, 70 or 80 mm.