b'Iscar MetalsJet-Cut coolant-through tools deliver coolant to the cutting edge.Take the plunge with the best grooving toolsand techniques for the job.By William LeventonW hen a grooving operation is required, dont plunge in without giving careful thought to what youll be using and how to go about the task. Specific items that should be considered include proper preparation, tool and process options and what the latest technology has to offer. Time spent upfront on these important topics can pay off in longer tool life, faster cycle times and better grooving results.Shops can get off to a good start with grooving by making sure the tool in the lathe turret is perpendicular to the workpiece surface.If the tool isnt, the edge of your tool is going to be tilted, so you could potentially be running scrap parts, said Clay East, na-tional product manager for grip systems at Iscar Metals Inc. in Ar-lington, Texas.He recommends running an indicator along the length of theGWS Tool Grouptool to check perpendicularity. For a 102 mm (4") tool length,Top Notch-style inserts supply rigidity for the measurement should be off by no more than about 0.1 mmgrooving.22AUGUST 2021 Grooving.indd 22 7/19/21 11:10 AM'