Accupro ACC-RC500100 Cut-off Grooving Tool Bit 1/2 in

Product Description

The ACCUPRO ACC-RC500100 is a single point tool bit designed for cut-off and grooving operations on lathes and turning centers. It features a solid carbide tip brazed to a steel shank, delivering the hardness and wear resistance required for production cutting and precision grooving work. The shank measures 1/2 inch wide by 1/2 inch tall, and the tool has an overall length of 6 inches. The cutting tip is 0.100 inches thick and 0.100 inches wide, suitable for narrow grooving and parting cuts. This is a right-hand cutting tool. Machinists and tool-and-die tradespeople install this bit in standard square-shank toolholders on manual or CNC lathes.

This tool bit is used in machining applications that require precise cut-off or grooving passes on ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. The RC style geometry is suited for general-purpose grooving where a consistent tip width is critical to groove dimension accuracy. It fits standard 1/2 inch square-shank toolpost holders common on engine lathes and turret lathes in both job shop and production environments.

Key Features

• Solid carbide tip for extended tool life in abrasive or hardened materials
• RC style geometry optimized for cut-off and grooving operations
• Right-hand cutting direction for standard lathe toolpost orientation
• 0.100 inch tip width delivers consistent, repeatable groove dimensions
• 1/2 inch square shank fits common toolpost and boring bar holders
• 6 inch overall length provides clearance for most toolpost setups

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard 1/2 inch square-shank toolholders on engine lathes, turret lathes, and CNC turning centers requiring an RC-style cut-off and grooving tool bit. Industry standard number RC-500100.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the lathe spindle before seating or adjusting the tool bit in the toolpost. Ensure the tool tip is set at centerline height before taking a cut. Do not exceed the toolholder manufacturer's recommended overhang length, as excessive overhang increases chatter and risk of tip fracture.