Sliding-head parting insert
1 min read
CoroCut XS inserts from Sandvik Coromant feature a front angle increased to 20° to improve component quality in parting operations.
The main application is in sliding-head machines without a sub-spindle, and here users will achieve higher productivity and better component finish since the new insert edge design offers pip and burr-free surfaces.
CoroCut XS inserts are precision ground and available in grade GC1025 for material groups ISO P, ISO M and ISO K. The insert's geometry makes the chip narrower than the groove and provides excellent chip control. Parting-off inserts are available in widths down to 0.7 mm, making it possible to save considerable amounts of material.
As well as parting-off, the system is available for a number of other external turning operations, including grooving. Grooving inserts are available in 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 mm widths.
For best economy, Sandvik Coromant recommends its 'QS' holding system as a productive alternative to conventional toolholders, in the case of sliding-head machines.
In comparison with the 12 steps required when changing conventional one-piece toolholders, the QS system offers an efficient two-step set-up procedure to reduce downtime. The single screw release design of the QS tool holder will reduce toolchange times by around 66 per cent, while the spring loaded wedges ensure quick and safe extraction and reduce the risk of dropping the holder.
