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What is grooving inserts？
A grooving insert is usually a tool insert that is used to cut grooves or recesses. They are typically used in metalworking or woodworking to cut grooves or recesses in the surface of a workpiece.
Grooving inserts usually consist of two parts: the tool shank and the insert. The shank is used to hold and support the insert, while the insert is made of a hard material (such as HSS or carbide such as tungsten carbide) with a sharp edge for efficient cutting.
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Grooving inserts work by contacting and cutting the insert with the material being machined through the cutting force. During the cutting process, the insert exerts pressure on the material being machined, generating both shear and cutting forces that result in cutting and separation of the material. Factors such as the shape of the insert, the design of the cutting edge and the way it is combined with the toolholder all affect the cutting effect and the quality of the cut.
Grooving inserts are widely used in a variety of machining applications, such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace, mold and die processing, and electronic equipment manufacturing. In these fields, grooving inserts are used to machine grooves in a variety of metallic and non-metallic materials to meet product design and functional requirements.
