Accupro ACC-G069-12 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The ACCUPRO ACC-G069-12 is a solid carbide retaining ring grooving tool designed for internal groove cutting in precision machining applications. Built from submicron carbide grade material, it delivers the hardness and edge retention required for consistent groove geometry in bores as small as 0.375 inches minimum hole diameter. The 3/8-inch shank diameter and 2.5-inch overall length make it compatible with standard toolholders used in CNC lathes and manual turning centers. Machinists and toolroom technicians working on tight-tolerance internal retaining ring grooves rely on this tool for repeatable results.

This grooving tool is suited for internal retaining ring groove operations in metalworking and precision machining environments, both job shop and production floor settings. It handles bore depths up to 0.75 inches with a projection of 0.11 inches, making it appropriate for shallow to moderate groove depths. The 0.070-inch groove width is matched to standard retaining ring specifications. This tool is typically used by machinists on CNC turning equipment or manual lathes where solid carbide tooling is specified for hardened or abrasive workpiece materials.

Key Features

• Solid submicron carbide construction for superior hardness and edge retention
• 0.070-inch groove width matched to standard internal retaining ring dimensions
• Minimum hole diameter of 0.375 inches for use in small bore applications
• Maximum hole depth of 0.75 inches with 0.11-inch projection
• 3/8-inch shank diameter fits standard lathe toolholders
• 2.5-inch overall length for rigid, low-overhang setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard tooling option for internal retaining ring grooving operations on CNC or manual turning centers accepting a 3/8-inch shank diameter boring and grooving tool.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Secure the 3/8-inch shank firmly in the toolholder and verify that projection does not exceed the rated 0.11 inches to maintain rigidity and prevent tool deflection. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before mounting or removing the tool. Confirm bore diameter is at or above the 0.375-inch minimum before engaging the cutting edge to avoid tool breakage.