Micro 100 BB-160500 Boring Bar Solid Carbide Right Hand

Product Description

The MICRO 100 BB-160500 is a solid carbide boring bar designed for internal diameter machining operations requiring tight tolerances and precise material removal. It features a minimum bore diameter of 0.16 inches and a maximum bore depth of 0.5 inches, making it well suited for small-bore work where rigidity and edge retention are critical. The 3/16-inch shank diameter and 2-inch overall length provide a compact, balanced profile. The right-hand cutting direction and uncoated solid carbide construction deliver consistent performance across a range of workpiece materials. This bar is installed and used by machinists and toolroom technicians on lathes and boring mills.

The BB-160500 is intended for small-bore internal turning applications in precision machining environments. Its compact geometry makes it appropriate for use in CNC lathes, manual lathes, and boring setups where bore diameters near 0.16 inches are required. The 0.006-inch corner radius supports fine finishing passes as well as light roughing cuts in confined bore profiles. It is commonly used in job shops, production machining cells, and toolroom applications where close-tolerance bores are machined in metal workpieces.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and edge retention in small-bore applications
• Minimum bore diameter of 0.16 inches for tight, confined bore work
• Maximum bore depth of 0.5 inches
• Right-hand cutting direction
• 0.006-inch corner radius for finish and light roughing passes
• Uncoated finish for direct use across a range of workpiece materials

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC and manual lathe toolholders accepting a 3/16-inch shank diameter boring bar, suitable for internal diameter machining operations requiring a minimum bore of 0.16 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists using standard toolholder setups on lathes or boring mills. Ensure the machine is fully powered down and the spindle is locked before changing or setting tooling. The bar should be secured with appropriate clamping force per the toolholder manufacturer guidelines to prevent deflection during cutting. Verify bore diameter and depth requirements against the part drawing before beginning the operation.