Iscar 2300539 Indexable Grooving Blade Neutral

Product Description

The ISCAR 2300539 is an indexable grooving blade designed for grooving, parting, and turning operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the SGFH blade style, it stands 2.0709 inches high with a blade width of 0.3150 inches and an overall length of 10.2362 inches. The self-grip insert holding method secures compatible inserts without additional fasteners, maintaining consistent positioning under cutting loads. This blade accepts GFN-C and GFR/L-C insert styles and handles a maximum workpiece diameter of 7.874 inches. It is intended for use by machinists and tooling specialists in production and job-shop turning environments.

The 2300539 is suited for external grooving and parting applications on workpieces up to 7.874 inches in diameter. The neutral cutting direction makes it adaptable to both left-hand and right-hand setups depending on insert selection. Minimum groove width starts at 0.3543 inches, with a maximum groove width of 0.3937 inches, covering a practical range of groove profiles in a single blade body. Typical applications include OD grooving, face grooving setups, and cutoff operations on steel, stainless, and other machinable materials in medium to high production runs.

Key Features

• SGFH blade style with self-grip insert clamping for tool-free insert indexing
• Neutral cutting direction for flexible right-hand or left-hand operation depending on insert choice
• Groove width range from 0.3543 inches minimum to 0.3937 inches maximum
• Maximum workpiece diameter capacity of 7.874 inches
• Overall blade length of 10.2362 inches with a blade height of 2.0709 inches
• Conforms to ISO 13399 tooling data standards for compatibility with CAM and tooling management systems

Compatibility

Compatible insert styles are GFN-C and GFR/L-C, with complete insert compatibility confirmed for the GFN 9 insert designation. This blade is part of the ISCAR Self-Grip series.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine powered off and locked out per standard LOTO procedures. Confirm that the blade shank is properly seated and clamped in the toolholder before indexing inserts or running the machine. Follow the machine tool manufacturer torque guidelines for toolholder fasteners. Inspect the self-grip pocket and insert seating surfaces for chips or debris before each insert change.