The Tool Channel

Author David Fabry

Published

September 01, 2003 - 12:00pm

Fundamentals of grooving operations.

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grooving
grooving
Machining grooves and shallow channels. Example: grooving ball-bearing raceways. Typically performed by tools that are capable of light cuts at high feed rates. Imparts high-quality finish.

Author

David Fabry

Operations Manager

David Fabry is operations manager forHorn USA Inc., Franklin, Tennessee. For more information about the company’s carbide grooving tools, call 888-818-HORN or visit www.hornusa.com.

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