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High-Performance 16-Corner Toolholder Enhances Grooving Precision
Tungaloy expands TetraForce-Cut line with CHP 16-corner toolholder, enabling stable, efficient grooving and parting in compact machining environments.
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Tungaloy Corporation has extended its TetraForce-Cut series with a CHP toolholder featuring 16 cutting edges, designed for precise, high-efficiency grooving and parting in confined spaces, addressing the growing demand for flexible solutions in small-part machining.
Addressing Small-Part Machining Challenges
Efficient grooving and parting in limited spaces remain critical in the machining of small components. Previously, the TetraForce-Cut series lacked a 16-corner CHP toolholder optimized for these applications, limiting tool selection flexibility and challenging machining stability. The new 16-corner toolholder expands the series, providing users with enhanced productivity and longer tool life for compact machining operations.
Product Overview
TetraForce-Cut tools combine economical four-corner inserts with high-rigidity toolholders to deliver stable cutting performance and high productivity. The newly introduced CHP 16-corner variant maintains these benefits while enabling improved versatility in small-part operations.
Key Features and Advantages
1. Improved Cutting Performance with Direct Coolant Supply:
- Direct coolant delivery near the cutting edge maximizes cooling and lubrication at the point of contact.
- Enhanced chip evacuation reduces entanglement and blockage, maintaining consistent machining quality.
- Prolonged tool life allows stable performance over extended periods.
2. Increased Operational Efficiency Through Reduced Setup Time
- Direct coolant design eliminates adjustments of hoses or nozzles.
- Simplified setup during tool changes significantly reduces downtime.
- Supports higher line uptime and lowers overall operational costs.
Applications and Benefits
The 16-corner CHP toolholder is particularly suited for small-part grooving and parting in industries where precision and compact machining are essential. It enables stable cutting, reduces tool replacement frequency, and minimizes setup complexity, directly benefiting production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Trade Show Note
Tungaloy highlighted the new CHP 16-corner toolholder during its December 2025 presentation in Iwaki, Japan, showcasing its capabilities for compact machining operations.
www.tungaloy.com
The 16-corner CHP toolholder is particularly suited for small-part grooving and parting in industries where precision and compact machining are essential. It enables stable cutting, reduces tool replacement frequency, and minimizes setup complexity, directly benefiting production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Trade Show Note
Tungaloy highlighted the new CHP 16-corner toolholder during its December 2025 presentation in Iwaki, Japan, showcasing its capabilities for compact machining operations.
www.tungaloy.com
