In the latest series of initiatives that Sandvik Coromant is developing around specific machining applications, the company has announced the launch of a paper dedicated to addressing the challenges of parting-off and grooving operations.

Entitled ‘Parting and Grooving: How to achieve greater performance, quality and tool life in the 21st century’, the paper is expected to become an essential reference for production engineers and operators tasked with improving these machining operations.

It covers all aspects of these operations and provides guidance, hints and tips in areas ranging from addressing the challenges caused by long overhangs to increasing both machine speed and tool life.

Advice on selecting the most appropriate insert is also provided, along with some real-life examples improvements that companies might expect when they implement best-practice solutions.

The paper can be downloaded from the Web site (www.sandvik.coromant.com/make-the-switch).