Micro 100 QRR-093-24 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The MICRO 100 QRR-093-24 is a solid carbide retaining ring grooving tool designed for cutting internal grooves in bored holes. It is built to machine the precise circular recesses that accept retaining rings, snap rings, and circlips in mechanical assemblies. The solid carbide construction delivers rigidity and wear resistance suited to production and job-shop environments. Key dimensions include a 0.093-inch groove width, a 1/2-inch shank diameter, and a 3-inch overall length. The tool requires a minimum hole diameter of 0.495 inches, making it appropriate for small-bore grooving operations on lathes and boring equipment.

This grooving tool is used in machining applications where internal retaining ring grooves are required in shafts, housings, and bores. Typical install scenarios include the production of hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes, motor housings, and precision mechanical assemblies across industrial and OEM manufacturing environments. Machinists and toolroom operators working on CNC lathes or manual turning centers are the primary users. It handles bores where maximum hole depth reaches 0.200 inches with a tool projection of 0.150 inches.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for extended tool life and dimensional stability in interrupted and continuous cuts
• 0.093-inch groove width sized for standard retaining ring profiles
• 1/2-inch shank diameter for compatibility with standard toolholders and boring bars
• Minimum bore entry of 0.495 inches enables grooving in small-diameter holes
• 0.150-inch projection provides clearance for groove depth without excessive overhang
• 3-inch overall length suits reach requirements on most turning center setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style grooving tool for use in standard 1/2-inch shank toolholders on CNC and manual lathes performing internal retaining ring groove operations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with turning and boring operations. Secure the shank fully in a rigid toolholder to minimize deflection and chatter during the grooving pass. Power down and lock out the spindle before mounting or removing the tool. Do not exceed the specified maximum hole depth of 0.200 inches to avoid tool breakage or workpiece damage.