Verified tooling case study · MILL / 04
Custom Indexable Milling Tool for a Special Groove
A dedicated multi-edge milling tool for a groove geometry that available standard cutters could not produce.
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Process problem
Available standard cutters did not match the groove geometry
A special groove in an industrial steel component could not be produced with the available standard milling tools. Its geometry and required edge arrangement called for a dedicated tool.
BORACO solution
A multi-edge tool with project-specific insert pockets
BORACO defined the cutting-edge positions and insert pockets for the required groove form and manufactured the tool. Component identity, exact steel grade, groove dimensions, machine, and customer data remain confidential.
Manufacture and inspection
Effective width, runout, pockets, and connection alignment
Inspection covered effective groove width, axial and radial runout of the cutting edges, insert-pocket position and quality, and alignment of the body and tool connection.
Project outcome
Required groove produced with replaceable edges
The tool produced the required groove geometry while its indexable architecture allowed the main body to remain in service when worn edges were replaced.
FAQ
Why was a standard cutter unsuitable?
The groove geometry and required edge arrangement did not match available tools.
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What was the solution?
A multi-edge milling tool with dedicated pockets and replaceable inserts.
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What information is required?
Drawing, groove data, material and hardness, tolerances, finish, machine, and volume.