Micro 100 RR-062-16 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The MICRO 100 RR-062-16 is a solid carbide internal grooving tool designed for cutting retaining ring grooves in bored holes. Built from solid carbide for rigidity and wear resistance, it features a 3/8 inch shank diameter and a 0.062 inch groove width. The tool measures 2.5 inches in overall length with a 0.10 inch projection, making it suited for precise, repeatable grooving operations on the mill or lathe. Machinists and toolroom operators working in production or maintenance environments rely on this geometry for consistent groove placement in housings and bores.

This grooving tool is intended for use in internal retaining ring groove applications where a minimum hole diameter of 0.375 inches is present. It handles bore depths up to 1.0 inch, covering a wide range of standard housing and shaft bore configurations. The solid carbide construction performs well in ferrous and non-ferrous materials across both manual and CNC machining setups.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and extended tool life
• 0.062 inch groove width sized for standard retaining ring profiles
• 3/8 inch shank diameter for common collet and tool holder compatibility
• 0.10 inch projection supports controlled depth engagement
• Maximum hole depth capacity of 1.0 inch
• Minimum hole diameter of 0.375 inches for compact bore applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard fitment grooving tool for internal retaining ring groove operations in bores with a minimum diameter of 0.375 inches and maximum depth of 1.0 inch.

Installation Notes

Installation and setup should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with grooving tool geometry and machine tool operation. Secure the shank firmly in an appropriate collet or tool holder before operation and verify that the workpiece is properly clamped and the spindle is fully stopped before making any tool adjustments. Do not exceed the tool projection or depth-of-cut limits for the material being machined, as carbide tooling is brittle and susceptible to fracture under excessive lateral load.