Accupro ACC-G025K-10 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The ACCUPRO ACC-G025K-10 is a solid carbide internal grooving tool designed for cutting retaining ring grooves in bored holes. Built from submicron carbide grade material, this tool delivers consistent edge integrity and wear resistance across ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials. The 3/16 inch shank diameter suits standard collet and chuck setups on CNC lathes and manual turning centers. With a groove width of 0.0255 inches and a projection of 0.05 inches, this tool is precision-ground for tight-tolerance retaining ring seat applications. Machinists and toolroom technicians specify this style of grooving tool when internal snap ring grooves are required in small-diameter bores.

This grooving tool is suited for internal retaining ring groove operations in holes with a minimum diameter of 0.187 inches. The 2 inch overall length and maximum hole depth capacity of 0.625 inches make it appropriate for shallow to mid-depth bore groove work on production and job-shop turning equipment. It is a single-piece solid carbide tool, requiring no inserts or additional toolholders beyond a compatible collet or end mill holder matching the 3/16 inch shank.

Key Features

• Solid submicron carbide construction for extended tool life and edge stability
• 0.0255 inch groove width ground for retaining ring seat precision
• 3/16 inch shank diameter compatible with standard collet systems
• Minimum bore entry of 0.187 inches suits small-diameter internal groove applications
• 0.05 inch projection and 0.625 inch maximum hole depth for controlled material removal
• 2 inch overall length for rigid setup in short-reach turning applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard toolroom grooving tool for use in CNC and manual lathes equipped with collet or drill chuck systems accepting a 3/16 inch round shank.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician familiar with turning center tooling setups. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before mounting or removing the tool from the holder. Verify collet bore size matches the 3/16 inch shank before tightening to avoid runout or tool pullout during cutting. Follow the machine manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety procedures for carbide tooling handling and speeds and feeds selection.