Accupro ACC-LC500080 Cut-off Grooving Tool Bit 1/2 in

Product Description

The ACCUPRO ACC-LC500080 is a single point tool bit designed for cut-off and grooving operations on metal lathes and turning centers. It features a solid carbide tip brazed to a steel shank, delivering the hardness and wear resistance required for interrupted cuts and narrow groove work. The LC-style geometry and left-hand cutting direction make it suited for specific toolholder orientations common in production turning setups. With a 0.080 inch tip width and 6 inch overall length, this tool bit handles precise cut-off and grooving passes where dimensional accuracy and tip integrity are critical.

This tool bit is used in metal-cutting lathe applications, primarily in production shops, job shops, and maintenance machining environments. The LC style designation corresponds to a widely used industry-standard form factor for indexable-style brazed tool bits. Left-hand cutting direction suits setups where the tool approaches the workpiece from the tailstock end or where a specific chip-flow direction is required. Machinists and tool room operators working with steel, cast iron, and similar ferrous materials are the primary users of this style of tooling.

Key Features

• Solid carbide tip provides superior hardness and wear resistance for cut-off and grooving work
• LC tool bit style matches industry-standard toolholder compatibility for this form factor
• Left-hand cutting direction for specific lathe setups and chip-flow requirements
• 0.080 inch tip width enables narrow groove and precise cut-off passes
• 1/2 inch square shank (1/2 inch width x 1/2 inch height) fits standard tool post and holder blocks
• 6 inch overall length provides adequate reach for common lathe toolholder configurations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and direct-fit tool bit for toolholders accepting LC-style single point brazed bits with a 1/2 inch square shank. Industry standard number LC-500080 applies.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or tool room technicians. The lathe or turning center must be powered down and the spindle fully stopped before changing or seating tool bits in the holder. Ensure the shank is fully seated and clamped square in the tool post or holder block to prevent chatter and tip fracture. Inspect the carbide tip for cracks or chipping before use, as brazed carbide tips should not be used if the braze joint or tip shows visible damage.