Scientific Cutting Tools GT062-16 Retaining Ring Grooving Tool

Product Description

The SCIENTIFIC CUTTING TOOLS GT062-16 is a solid carbide retaining ring grooving tool designed for internal grooving operations in precision machining applications. Built from submicron-grade solid carbide, it delivers consistent edge retention and dimensional accuracy when cutting retaining ring grooves in bored holes. The tool features a 3/8 inch shank diameter and a 0.0630 inch groove width, making it suited for tight-tolerance groove profiles. At 2.5 inches overall length with a 1.5 inch shank length, it provides the reach and rigidity required for stable, chatter-free cuts. Machinists and CNC programmers working in metalworking shops are the primary users of this tool.

This grooving tool is intended for right-hand cutting direction and is used to machine internal retaining ring grooves in holes with a minimum diameter of 0.375 inches. It handles hole depths up to 1.0 inch, making it applicable to a wide range of workpiece thicknesses and bore configurations common in aerospace, automotive, and general precision machining environments. The tool is appropriate for use in CNC lathes, boring bars, and manual turning centers where consistent groove geometry is required.

Key Features

• Submicron-grade solid carbide construction for extended tool life and edge stability
• 0.0630 inch groove width sized for standard retaining ring profiles
• Right-hand cutting direction for conventional lathe and CNC turning setups
• Minimum hole diameter of 0.375 inches allows use in small-bore applications
• Maximum hole depth of 1.0 inch supports a broad range of workpiece configurations
• Projection of 0.110 inches provides controlled radial reach into the bore

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct tooling selection for internal retaining ring grooving operations requiring a 3/8 inch shank and 0.0630 inch groove width in right-hand cutting setups.

Installation Notes

This tool should be installed by a qualified machinist following standard toolholder and boring bar setup procedures. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before mounting or changing the tool. Verify shank runout and holder clamping torque per the toolholder manufacturer specifications before beginning a cut. Solid carbide tooling is brittle and should not be subjected to interrupted cuts or excessive lateral loading beyond the rated projection depth.