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 SWISSCUT
 
  The ISCAR SWISSCUT family offers seven unique geometries, which are embedded in the insert for improved machining performances:
• SCI… 6…-NP SWISSCUT insert for groove-turn applications
  The insert is designed for grooving, longitudinal turning in one   direction, facing and parting applications, on parts up to 16 mm in   diameter.
• SCI… 6…-A SWISSCUT insert for longitudinal turning
  The inserts are equipped with an open chip deflector, which provide   superior chip control when machining steel alloys and soft materials.
• SCI… 6…-B SWISSCUT insert for back turning of steel
  The rake face, superimposed on the insert, is equipped with a chip   deflector coupled with a positive rake angle for optimal chip control   during longitudinal and profiling operations, applied on steel and   stainless steel.
• SCI… 6…-E SWISSCUT insert for back turning of nonferrous materials
  The back turning insert for longitudinal and profiling operations on   nonferrous materials has a flat rake face with a high positive rake   angle.
• SCI… 6…-MT SWISSCUT insert for threading
  The insert is designed for left- and right-hand threading applications   with 60° metric thread (MT standard).
• SCI… 6…-…R/L SWISSCUT insert for parting
  The inserts are designed for parting applications, utilizing a frontal   approach angle and a deep chip deflector for efficient chip control.
• SCI… 6…-…N SWISSCUT insert for grooving
  The inserts are designed for grooving applications with outstanding   performances, due to the special rib-type chip deflector.

When using SWISSCUT tools for turning and facing operations of components no wider than 16 mm, the recommended machining conditions are low to medium cutting speeds, coupled with low to medium feed rates, depending on the insert geometry and the required surface finish quality.
This wide range of machining conditions covers all options of machining carbon steel, hardened steel, austenitic stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, including interrupted cut and other unfavorable conditions. Further information can be obtained by referring to the ISCAR’s Precision Tooling Systems catalog or by contacting your local ISCAR sales representative. For larger overhang, deep grooves and parting of large diameters, DO-GRIP or CUT-GRIP systems are recommended.
In summary, changing inserts on a Swiss-type machine used to be a time consuming process due to the confined space and tight arrangement of the tools inside the machine. This was an impediment that required removing the gang plate. Taking these conditions into consideration, ISCAR has developed a system that accelerates the changing operation of carbide inserts on these machines. The ISCAR technique facilitates easy access to the inserts with the ability to tighten them effortlessly from the side or front panels of the holder. In addition, the ISCAR SWISSCUT family offers the most effective superior performance and economical tooling for the Swiss-type machine shop floor. The SWISSCUT family is considered worldwide to be the best engineering solution for machining small parts of up to 16 mm diameter. For machining of applications which exceed that size, the use of other ISCAR families is required.




 
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