TUBINGEN, Germany, Nov 27, 2024 – Walter pleased to introduce double-serrated GD grooving system. With the new Groov·tec GD 5011-P grooving system and the GD26 cutting inserts, Walter is offering a new platform for parting off, grooving, copy turning and groove turning. The system, consisting of toolholder and two-edged indexable inserts, is characterized by a patented double-serration profile. This ensures a uniquely stable, positive-locking connection between the tool body and indexable insert. This reliably absorbs lateral forces and prevents the cutting insert from being pushed out to the side. This is particularly beneficial when groove turning, widening grooves, chamfering, copy turning and parting off. The precision-fit serration between the cutting insert and toolholder not only provides maximum stability and minimizes wear, it also achieves longer cutting insert tool life and extends the service life of the tool support by up to 50%.
As field tests at customers showed, the Groov·tec™ GD grooving system can be used with higher cutting parameters due to the innovative serration profile and the optional precision cooling. This in turn increases the throughput and productivity. Walter offers Groov·tec™ GD in shank sizes from 16 to 25 mm (5/8 to 1″) with insert widths from 2.5 to 6.0 mm – for flexible use in a wide application range. Another special feature is the new Tiger·tec® Gold indexable inserts developed specifically for grooving in four PVD and three CVD grades. They also play a part in making the system suitable for universal application in steel, stainless steels, difficult-to-cut materials and cast iron materials. This makes the grooving system ideal for applications where high process reliability and precision are required – for example in highly automated production or large batch production. And that’s not all – users can benefit from 30 to 150% longer tool life than standard systems with prismatic clamping.
About Walter
For over 100 years, Walter has stood for competence and quality in the field of machining technology. The company was founded in 1919 by Richard Walter and has its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany. The portfolio includes precision tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling and threading as well as individual special tools and technology solutions along the process chain. With production facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia, numerous subsidiaries and sales partners, and 4,400 employees worldwide, Walter has a global presence and customers in more than 80 countries around the world. In addition to engineering expertise, a sustainable corporate strategy and a diversity approach are part of the corporate culture. Since 2022, the Frezite Group has been part of Walter, including the Frezite portfolio brand FMT, which deals with cutting tools for lightweight materials. For more information, visit https://www.walter-tools.com.
