Hertel 8000160 Indexable Shim 1/2 in Ic External Turning

Product Description

The HERTEL 8000160 is a carbide shim designed for indexable tooling systems used in external turning operations. It features an SM shim style with a positive rake and neutral cut orientation, making it a precision seating component between the tool holder pocket and the cutting insert. At 0.125 inches thick with a 1/2 inch (0.5000 inch decimal) inscribed circle, this shim provides a stable, repeatable insert seating surface. Machinists and toolroom technicians install these shims to protect tool holder pockets from wear and to maintain consistent insert height during production turning operations.

This shim is intended for use in external turning applications on CNC lathes and manual turning centers where indexable insert tooling is employed. It is compatible with diamond-shaped inserts and is suited for positive rake tooling setups. The SM shim style is commonly used in high-precision turning environments where insert seating consistency directly affects surface finish and dimensional tolerance. Documented holder compatibility includes the A16RPTFNR11 tool holder.

Key Features

• Carbide construction provides hardness and wear resistance in the tool holder pocket
• SM shim style with positive rake geometry for compatible insert seating
• 1/2 inch inscribed circle (12.70 mm) matches standard diamond insert sizing
• Neutral cut orientation supports both left-hand and right-hand setups where applicable
• 0.125 inch thickness delivers a precise, repeatable insert height reference

Compatibility

Compatible with diamond-shaped indexable inserts with a 1/2 inch inscribed circle. Documented compatible tool holder: A16RPTFNR11. Designed for use in external turning indexable tooling systems using SM-style shim pockets with positive rake geometry.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians during insert indexing or holder maintenance. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before accessing the tool holder pocket. Inspect the shim seating surface for debris or damage before placing the shim; foreign material under the shim will affect insert height and cutting performance. Use the appropriate torque wrench and insert clamping hardware specified by the tool holder manufacturer when securing the insert over the shim.