Hydrapower’s carbide tooling enables rapid V grooving

Hydrapower Intl. Inc. has introduced a set of carbide tools for its V grooving machines that enable rapid grooving of up to 1.2-in.-thick stainless steel plates. Cutting speeds have been increased and tool life has been extended, the company reports.

A redundant tool in the fourth station will make chips when the leading tools are worn, indicating that the operator should rotate the inserts. Parts will continue to meet the dimensional specifications without the need to immediately stop the process.

Hydrapower Intl. Inc.

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