Groovex micrOscope program extended


Vargus’ Groovex micrOscope system for internal micro-machining operations in bores as small as 1.0mm (0.039”) adds new tools that will be showcased at IMTS 2018 in Booth #432251. Additions to the micrOscope program include three new toolholder designs for increased clamping and versatility and select micrOscope inserts available with coolant in different boring, grooving operations.

Shrink toolholder features: 

  • Newly designed grip for vibration reduction
  • Longer tool life
  • Economical solution
  • Shrink tools are available for all micrOscope inserts in 4mm to 7mm insert diameter

Round tools and double-sided round tools without shoulder:

  • Four-flat design
  • Can be placed from both sides of the machine tools table
  • Round tools are available for all micrOscope inserts, in 4mm (0.157”) to 7mm (0.276”) insert diameter
  • Double-sided round tools are available in 4mm & 5mm (0.157” & 0.197”) or 6mm & 7mm (0.236” & 0.276”)

Inserts with coolant features:

  • High-pressure coolant thru tools
  • Better chip evacuation
  • Longer tool life
  • Applications with coolant include: boring, boring with chip breaker, boring with chip former, boring & profiling, square grooving, pre-part off