Form grooving inserts are designed to produce multi-stage geometries, radii, and transitions in a single cut – an efficient alternative to conventional grooving tools. This reduces:
Especially in high-volume production and serial manufacturing, such as in the automotive industry, these savings are clearly noticeable.
Shorter Machining Times
A single form grooving insert replaces multiple plunging operations, reduces tool changes, and significantly lowers cycle times.
Fewer Sources of Error for Greater Process Reliability
The contour is precisely defined by the profiled tool. This minimizes tolerance deviations and ensures consistent dimensional accuracy.
Noticeable Cost Savings
Shorter process sequences and reduced downtime decrease both machine runtime and overall production costs.
Optimized Repeatability
Advanced carbide grades, precision grinding technology, and perfectly matched toolholder systems ensure long tool life and reproducible results.
Perfection is achieved in the grinding process. At MAS Carbide, precision indexable inserts are manufactured and finished in our grinding department with maximum accuracy. The result: dimensional tolerances in the micrometer range combined with consistently high surface quality.
To achieve this, we use exclusively proven carbide substrates with application-specific coatings, precisely matched to deliver optimized performance in your machining process.
Example: Hose Adapter – Connection Side for Hose Coupling
Before:
Profile turning of the complete contour for the hose connection, requiring multiple cuts and resulting in long machining times.
Optimization:
The entire contour is produced using a form grooving insert – only a single cut is required.
Practical Impact:
Especially in large-scale production, this approach saves several hours of machine runtime per week and significantly reduces the need for rework due to dimensional deviations.
Example: Hose Adapter – Connection Side With O-Ring Groove
Before:
Profile turning in multiple passes, O-ring groove produced with a separate tool, resulting in inconsistent surface finishes.
Optimization:
The sealing contour is machined using a form grooving insert, including the O-ring groove and facing surface – completed in a single cut.
Practical Impact:
In serial production, consistent quality and short cycle times are critical. Both are achieved by eliminating tool changes and unnecessary splitting of cutting operations.
MAS is your partner for highly efficient machining solutions, tailored technical consultation, and sustainable process optimization. Our experts support you in unlocking the full potential of your machining process.
