Pentacut

Pentacut

ISCAR is introducing 17 mm diameter PENTA inserts, designed for machining small size parts with up to 4 mm maximum grooving depth capability. The inserts are available in a range of widths from 0.25 to 3.18 mm, with different edge configurations for parting, grooving, turning and threading.

January 25, 2024

ISCAR is expanding the PENTACUT Line by adding:

  • PENTA 17… miniature precision inserts
  • PENTA 24N-C extended width range
  • PENTA 27… a wide pentagonal blank to be ground for special profile contour turning

PENTACUT-17

ISCAR is introducing 17 mm diameter PENTA inserts, designed for machining small size parts with up to 4 mm maximum grooving depth capability.

The new inserts are available in a range of widths from 0.25 to 3.18 mm, with different edge configurations for parting, grooving, turning and threading.

PCHRS/LS-17 Tools carrying inserts with 5 cutting edges for grooving, parting and recessing next to high shoulders.

Features

  • For the miniature parts industry
  • Precision insert featuring high indexing repeatability precision for 5 cutting edges
  • Edge indexing enabled from both tool sides
  • Short head design – most suitable for small machine tools
  • Very rigid and accurate clamping

Insert Types
Note: All following inserts can be used for next to high shoulder applications.

PENTA 17-P-RS/LS
Precision grooving and parting pentagonal inserts with a positive rake inclination and sharp cutting edge. Low cutting forces, reduced built-up edge. Used on soft materials, thin parts and general parting at low feed.

- P

PENTA 17-MT-RS/LS 60°
Partial profile, external threading pentagonal inserts for general industry.

- MT

PENTA 17-NP-RS/LS
Precision grooving and turning pentagonal inserts, used on Swiss type automatics and small CNC lathes.

- NP

PENTA 17-WT-RS/LS 55°
Partial profile, external threading pentagonal inserts for general industry.

- WT

PENTA 17-ER/EL
Back turning pentagonal inserts with a flat top rake for short chipping materials, used on Swiss type automatics and small CNC lathes.

- ER/EL

PENTA 17-New Packaging
PENTA 17 inserts are available in a new 10-piece packaging box that can be split into two compartments, so that customers can order 5 inserts at a time.

10 Inserts Option

5 Inserts Option

PENTACUT-27

ISCAR is introducing the PENTAS 27-20FT blank insert made from grade IC08. It is a 27mmdiameter pentagonal blank insert designed for the production of special profile contours.

The PENTAS 27-20FT blank insert features 5 cutting edges that can be ground according to enduser specifications for up to 20 mm profile width.
ISCAR offers standard PCHR/L-27-JHP tools in 20 and 25 mm shank sizes. The tools feature rigid clamping and channels for efficient high-pressure (up to 340 bar) edge cooling.
Specially tailored tools can be provided on request.

The new PENTACUT-27 system provides an economical solution for wide profile plunge turning, as it offers a five-edged insert compared to the single-edged inserts that are commonly used.

Designed to be used on popular dovetail adaptation holders on multi-spindle machine tools.

ISCAR is expanding the PENTA 24N-C by adding inserts in 4.78, 4.86 and 5.00 mm widths.

PCHRS/LS-17
Tools Carrying Inserts with 5 Cutting Edges for Grooving, Parting and Recessing Next to High Shoulders

Glossary terms in this article

  • plunge turning
    Form of hard turning that uses the entire cutting edge or a portion of the cutting edge to create an orthogonal cut.