Internal Tool 24-1235 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The INTERNAL TOOL 24-1235 is a solid carbide interior retaining ring grooving tool designed for cutting internal grooves in bores with a minimum hole diameter of 0.1875 inches. Built from micrograin solid carbide, this tool delivers the edge retention and rigidity needed for precise groove geometry in small-diameter applications. It cuts in the left-hand direction and is engineered for interior grooving only. The 3/16-inch shank diameter and 3.0-inch overall length make it suited for use in standard toolholders on CNC lathes and manual turning centers where compact tooling is required.

This grooving tool is used in machining operations that require the placement of internal retaining ring grooves in bores as small as 0.1875 inches in diameter. It is commonly applied in precision component manufacturing, hydraulic fitting production, and any application where a circlip or snap ring must seat inside a bored hole. The full-radius cutting profile and 0.625-inch projection allow access to groove depths up to 0.625 inches from the bore entrance. This tool is installed in shops running production or prototype work on lathes equipped with small-bore tooling systems.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for extended tool life in ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Left-hand cutting direction for interior retaining ring groove applications
• Minimum bore diameter of 0.1875 inches enables grooving in very small holes
• Full-radius cutting geometry for accurate snap ring groove profiles
• Maximum hole depth of 0.625 inches provides adequate reach for most small-bore retaining groove applications
• No undercut and no adjusting screw - fixed geometry for repeatable results

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style interior retaining ring grooving tool for use in small-bore turning applications on CNC and manual lathes equipped with 3/16-inch shank toolholders.

Installation Notes

This tool is installed by machinists and toolroom technicians in lathe toolholders rated for 3/16-inch shank diameters. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the toolholder is securely clamped before inserting or removing the tool. Verify bore diameter clearance before entry to avoid tool deflection or breakage in tight passages. Carbide tooling is brittle - avoid lateral loading or interrupted cuts unless the tool is rated for such applications.