Internal Tool 24-1315 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The INTERNAL TOOL 24-1315 is a solid carbide, left-hand interior retaining ring grooving tool designed for cutting internal grooves in bores with a minimum hole diameter of 0.25 inches. Built from micrograin solid carbide, it delivers consistent cutting performance in precision boring and grooving applications. The tool features a full radius profile and a 0.25-inch (1/4-inch) shank diameter with an overall length of 3.0 inches, making it suited for close-tolerance interior groove work. It carries no undercut geometry and requires no tool bit adjusting screw, simplifying setup on CNC lathes and manual boring equipment.

This grooving tool is used in machining operations where internal retaining ring grooves must be cut into bored holes. It is appropriate for shops working with hydraulic components, bearing housings, and other precision-machined parts where snap ring or retaining ring seats are required. The left-hand cutting direction suits specific spindle rotation configurations. Maximum hole depth capacity is 0.625 inches, and projection measures 0.625 inches, keeping the tool rigid during the cut.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for wear resistance in hard and abrasive materials
• Full radius grooving profile suited for standard retaining ring seat geometry
• Left-hand cutting direction for compatibility with appropriate spindle setups
• 0.25-inch minimum bore diameter allows use in small-diameter interior applications
• No undercut design and no adjusting screw - simplified, rigid setup
• Maximum hole depth of 0.625 inches with matching 0.625-inch projection

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style interior retaining ring grooving tool for use in CNC lathe, manual lathe, and boring machine operations requiring left-hand internal groove cutting in bores at or above 0.25 inches in diameter.

Installation Notes

This tool is installed and operated by machinists on lathes or boring machines configured for left-hand cutting rotation. Secure the shank firmly in the tool holder to the full recommended clamping depth before engaging the workpiece. Verify spindle direction matches the left-hand cutting designation before initiating a cut. Inspect carbide tip condition before each use, as micrograin carbide is rigid but susceptible to chipping if the tool contacts an interrupted surface at excessive feed rates.