Iscar 2394966 Indexable Grooving Blade Neutral Dgad

Product Description

The ISCAR 2394966 is a neutral-cutting indexable grooving blade from the Do-Grip series, designed for grooving, parting, and turning operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. The blade carries the DGAD style designation and stands 1.1811 inches high with a blade width of 0.1260 inches and an overall length of 1.6339 inches. It accepts a minimum groove width of 0.0748 inches and a maximum groove width of 0.0984 inches, making it well suited to tight-tolerance groove profiles. The self-grip insert holding method locks compatible inserts securely without additional clamping hardware. Licensed machinists and CNC turning specialists are the primary installers.

This blade is used in precision turning applications where consistent groove geometry is required on workpieces up to 1.2598 inches in maximum diameter. It is appropriate for both light-production and job-shop environments running small-diameter bar stock in steel, stainless, aluminum, and similar machinable materials. The neutral cutting direction makes it suitable for straight-in plunge grooving as well as parting-off operations. The Do-Grip series is engineered to ISO 13399 standards, which supports integration with tool management and presetter software used in modern machine shops.

Key Features

• Neutral cutting direction for straight plunge grooving and parting
• DGAD blade style with self-grip insert holding — no additional clamping screws required
• Accepts minimum groove width of 0.0748 inches up to a maximum of 0.0984 inches
• Compatible with multiple insert styles for flexible tooling configurations
• Conforms to ISO 13399 tooling data standards
• Lightweight at 0.05 pounds — suitable for quick-change toolpost setups

Compatibility

Compatible insert styles include DGN R/L, DGN, GRIP, HGN, and HGR/L series inserts. Maximum workpiece diameter is 1.2598 inches. Designed for use within the ISCAR Do-Grip grooving system.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified CNC machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before seating or changing inserts in the blade. Ensure the blade shank is clamped to the specified tool block or turret pocket with appropriate holding torque per machine manufacturer guidelines. Inspect the self-grip pocket for chips or wear before inserting a new indexable insert to prevent seating errors.