Internal Tool 22-1175 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The INTERNAL TOOL 22-1175 is a solid carbide interior retaining ring grooving tool designed for cutting internal snap ring grooves in bored holes. Built from micrograin solid carbide, it delivers clean, precise groove geometry in a right-hand cutting orientation. The tool accepts holes starting at 0.25 inches in diameter and cuts a groove width of 0.064 inches. With an overall length of 2.5 inches and a 0.25-inch shank diameter, it fits standard collet chucks and toolholders used on CNC lathes and manual boring setups. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals use this tool when installing internal retaining rings in housings, bores, and precision-machined components.

The 22-1175 is suited for small-bore interior grooving applications in production machining and job shop environments. It handles residential and commercial precision part manufacturing where internal retaining ring grooves must hold tight dimensional tolerances. The tool is appropriate for use in aluminum, steel, and other machinable materials where micrograin carbide provides adequate wear resistance. Maximum hole depth is 0.625 inches, making it a practical choice for shallow-bore retaining ring applications in compact assemblies.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for extended tool life and edge sharpness
• Right-hand cutting direction for standard lathe rotation
• Interior grooving geometry sized for retaining ring seat profiles
• 0.25-inch minimum bore diameter accommodates small-bore applications
• 0.625-inch projection allows reach into bores up to maximum depth
• No undercut and no adjusting screw - fixed, simple geometry for repeatable results

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard tooling option for interior retaining ring grooving operations in bores with a minimum diameter of 0.25 inches and a maximum depth of 0.625 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists on CNC or manual lathes with appropriate workholding and toolholding equipment. Secure the 0.25-inch shank in a collet or toolholder rated for carbide tooling before operation. Ensure the workpiece is fully supported and the machine spindle is at a complete stop before indexing or changing tooling. Follow shop-standard speeds and feeds for solid carbide boring tools based on workpiece material.