Scientific Cutting Tools FG250-020 Face Grooving Tool

Product Description

The SCIENTIFIC CUTTING TOOLS FG250-020 is a solid carbide face grooving tool designed for precision internal face groove operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built from submicron carbide grade material, it delivers consistent edge integrity and extended tool life in demanding production environments. The 1/4 inch shank diameter and 2.5 inch overall length make it well-suited for small-bore applications where rigidity and clearance are both critical. Machinists and toolroom professionals use this tool when close-tolerance face grooves are required in hard or abrasive workpiece materials.

This tool is intended for face grooving operations in bores with a minimum hole diameter of 0.260 inches. It is rated for a maximum hole depth of 0.050 inches and cuts a groove width of 0.0210 inches. Typical applications include O-ring grooves, snap-ring recesses, and sealing surface features machined into small-diameter bores on precision components. It is suited for use in production shops, job shops, and maintenance toolrooms working with tight-tolerance turned parts.

Key Features

• Solid submicron carbide construction for superior hardness and wear resistance
• 0.0210 inch groove width for tight-tolerance face groove profiles
• Minimum bore entry of 0.260 inches suits small-diameter internal work
• Maximum hole depth of 0.050 inches controls groove reach precisely
• 1/4 inch shank diameter for compatibility with standard ER and collet toolholding systems
• 2.5 inch overall length balances reach and rigidity in turning applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use face grooving tool for CNC lathes and turning centers equipped with 1/4 inch collet or ER-style toolholding with minimum bore clearance of 0.260 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the machine is fully stopped and in a safe locked-out state before changing or setting tooling. Seat the shank fully and evenly in the collet or toolholder and torque the retaining nut per the toolholder manufacturer specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator before cutting to protect both the tool and the workpiece.