1. Technical Code Breakdown
TG: Designates compatibility with Top-Grip (or similar dual-function cut/groove) profiling insert geometries.
F: Indicates Face Grooving capability alongside traditional internal processing.
I: Identifies the tool type as an Internal Boring Bar / Holder.
R: Specifies a Right-Hand tool cutting orientation.
16: Designates a 16 mm shank diameter (fitting standard CNC lathe turrets and blocks).
3: Indicates the target insert width specification (3.0 mm).
C: Confirms an integrated Internal Coolant Hole channeled directly to the cutting edge for swift chip evacuation.
T6: Specifies a maximum groove depth capacity of 6 mm.
2. Key Attributes & Design
Chip Management: The internal coolant system forces high-pressure fluid directly into tight internal grooves. This prevents chip bird-nesting and prolongs blade integrity.
Rigidity: Machined from high-alloy tool steel to suppress structural vibrations when working inside narrow bore configurations.
Dual Operation: Allows an operator to plunge-cut an internal groove and immediately transition into lateral turning without switching tool stations.
3. Industrial Applications
Target Processes: Deep face profiling, internal O-ring groove cutting, internal circlip recessing, and counterboring.
Common Workpieces: Hydraulic valve manifolds, automotive gear hubs, industrial pipe flanges, and mechanical transmission rings. Major premium tool brands like TaeguTec and Iscar manufacture tool styles matching this exact design spec.