Iscar 2300542 Indexable Grooving Blade 3.937 in Neutral

Product Description

The ISCAR 2300542 is an indexable grooving blade engineered for precision grooving, parting, and turning operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. The blade stands 3.937 inches high with an overall length of 18.1102 inches and a blade width of 0.315 inches, making it suited for deep-reach grooving applications. It uses a Self-Grip insert holding method, which provides secure, repeatable insert clamping without additional tooling. Compatible insert styles include GFN-C and GFR/L-C. The cutting direction is neutral, allowing use in standard right-hand tooling setups. This blade is specified to ISO 13399 standards and is installed by machinists and tooling technicians in production turning environments.

The 2300542 is designed for external grooving, parting, and turning applications on workpieces up to 17.7165 inches in diameter. The minimum groove width is 0.3543 inches and the maximum groove width is 0.3937 inches, accommodating a narrow range of precision groove profiles. This blade is appropriate for use in both light production and high-volume CNC turning cells where consistent insert indexing and blade rigidity are required. It is suited for ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials depending on the selected insert grade.

Key Features

• Self-Grip insert holding method ensures secure clamping and fast insert changes without additional tooling
• Neutral cutting direction compatible with standard right-hand turning setups
• Blade height of 3.937 inches supports deep-reach grooving and parting operations
• Maximum workpiece diameter of 17.7165 inches suits a wide range of turning center applications
• Compatible with GFN-C and GFR/L-C insert styles, including GFN 9 series inserts
• Manufactured to ISO 13399 tooling standards for consistent assembly and digital tool data compatibility

Compatibility

The ISCAR 2300542 uses GFN-C and GFR/L-C compatible inserts, specifically including GFN 9 series inserts. It is designed for use in turning centers and CNC lathes that accept SGFH-style grooving blades with Self-Grip insert holding systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine powered down and all axes locked out per facility lockout/tagout procedures. Ensure the blade shank is clean and seated fully in the toolholder before torquing all clamping screws. Verify insert style and grade compatibility before indexing or replacing inserts. Refer to ISCAR tooling documentation for recommended cutting parameters specific to the selected insert grade and workpiece material.