With the arrival of the new UE6 and RE6, Walter is expanding its GD26 grooving portfolio with two new indexable insert geometries for medium machining. The Tübingen-based cutting tool manufacturer now offers a total of 12 geometries in seven highly wear-resistant Tiger-tec® Gold grades for parting-off, grooving, groove/turning and copy turning.
The exceptional new UE6 geometry is characterised by its ability to generate low cutting forces and effective chip control, particularly when grooving and groove turning. Alongside the UE6 is the new RE6 full radius range of inserts that have been designed to generate excellent surface finishes and optimum chip control, especially when undertaking dynamic turning.
With thanks to its large chip breaking range, the UE6 geometry enables reliable chip evacuation with all grooving operations. Complementing this, the new RE6 geometry offers the best conditions for copy and relief turning. Both variants have been designed for the Groov-tec™ GD grooving system. The astounding stability of the Groov-tec™ GD grooving system further enhances the potential of the inserts and delivers significantly higher cutting parameters.
Fitted with Tiger-tec® Gold Indexable inserts, the Groov-tec™ GD can be used universally for all ISO material groups. The patent-pending double serration profile is central to the high stability of the system. It prevents the cutting insert from being pushed out of the insert seat from the side. A raised centre tooth serration also secures the insert against incorrect engagement into the pocket.
In addition to the significantly increased stability compared to standard prism clamps on the market, the serrations on the Groov-tec™ system minimise wear and dampen the micro-vibrations during the cut. This increases tool life by up to 50%. When combined with the optional precision cooling system, machining applications can benefit from shorter cycle times, higher productivity levels and improved process reliability. In addition to the advantages during demanding machining operations, the Walter Groov-tec™ GD also offers the ideal conditions for unmanned and high-volume production environments.
