VG-Cut

Complete Range of Turning Solutions

METRIC
INCH

I n n o v a t i v e G r o o v i n g & Tu r n i n g S o l u t i o n s
VG-Cut Complete Range of Turning Solutions
Deep Grooving, Threading, Parting Off, Boring and Face Grooving

VARGUS Ltd., the leading supplier of premium thread turning and thread milling solutions, as well as hand deburring
tools, launched its groundbreaking range of GROOVEX tool solutions for cost-effective, high-performance grooving
applications in 2011.
With full commitment to the GROOVEX line of tooling and insert solutions across all industry sectors,
VARGUS Ltd. is pleased to introduce its newest family of products - the VG-Cut.
The new family of VG-Cut tools opens doors to greater application exposure within the same insert pocket of Deep
Grooving, Parting Off, Turning, Profiling, Boring, Face Grooving and Threading. The VG-Cut inserts offer excellent
designated chip formers and carbide grades, making VG-Cut the most versatile product yet.
VG-Cut tools cover a wide range of Threading Standards for machining between shoulders and close to the
spindle in up to shoulder depth of 10.0 mm.
The VG-Cut, with its unique multifunctional geometry, minimizes inventory for the end-user in an extensive
selection of applications.

Modular Face Grooving N EW Monoblock

N EW

N EW
Modular

N EW

Blades
Internal

Face Grooving Parting Off Deep Grooving Turning Profiling Threading Grooving
& Turning & Undercut between & Turning
Shoulders

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VG-Cut
VG-Cut Ordering Code System _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 4
Insert, Tool and Cutting Data Selection Guide _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 5
INSERTS
Parting Off & Deep Grooving - Double Sided Inserts (2.0-6.0 mm Width)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 8
Parting Off & Deep Grooving - Single Sided Inserts (2.0-4.0 mm Width)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 9
Turning & Profiling (2.0-6.0 mm Width) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 10
Threading (3.0 mm Width)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 11
TOOLS
External Monoblock Tools for Grooving, Parting Off, Turning & Threading (Metric) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 12
External Monoblock Tools for Grooving, Parting Off, Turning & Threading (Inch) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 13
Reinforced Monoblock Tools for Parting, Grooving & Threading (Metric & Inch) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 14
Blades for Grooving & Parting Off (Metric & Inch)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 15
Reinforced Blades for Grooving & Parting Off (Metric & Inch)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 15
Blade Holders (Metric & Inch) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 16
Modules for Grooving, Parting Off & Turning (Metric & Inch) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 17
Modular Bodies for Grooving, Parting Off & Turning (Metric) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 18
Modular Bodies for Grooving, Parting Off & Turning (Inch) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 19
Radial Grooving Modules with Coolant Thru (Metric & Inch) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 20
Face Grooving Modules with Coolant Thru (Metric & Inch)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 21
Modular Bodies for Grooving, Face Grooving, Parting Off & Turning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 23
Internal Grooving & Turning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 24
TECHNICAL DATA
Recommended Cutting Speeds for Grooving & Turning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 25
Feed Rate Starting Point for Deep Grooving & Parting Off _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 26
Feed Rate and Depth of Cuts for Axial Turning & Profiling _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 27
Selecting the Correct Face Grooving Module _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 28
Face Groove and Turn Machining Recommendations _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 29
User Guide for Modular System _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 30
Recommended Cutting Speeds for Threading _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page 31

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VG-Cut Inserts Ordering Code

VG D 3.00 020 6R GP VPG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 – Line Name 2 – Number of Cutting Corners 3 – Insert Width 4 – Corner Radius

Deep Grooving & Parting Off D - Double 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 mm 0.20 mm
S - Single Threading Standard

5 – RH or LH (for Grooving) 5 – RH or LH (for Threading) 6 – Top Rake Geometry 7– Carbide Grade

4, 6, 15 Deg. RH or LH RH Helix GP, GM, GT, GR VPG, VMG, VKG
NONE - Neutral LH Helix RS - Close to right shoulder
LS - Close to left shoulder

VG-Cut Tools Ordering Code

Monoblock Toolholders
VG E R 2525 3 T12 C
1 2 9 3 4 5 10

Blades
VG P 32 4 D C
1 6 7 4 8 10

Modules
VG A R 20 T25 4 S C
1 2 9 7 5 4 8 10

Holders/Bodies
VB A R 2525 32 C
1 2 9 3 7 10

Internal Toolholders
VG I R 20-25 3 C
1 2 9 3 4 10

1 – Line Name 2 – Application 3 – For External Holders 4 – Pocket Size

VG - Deep Grooving & Parting Off E - External Shank Size 2, 3, 4
VB - Holders I - Internal
A - Blades 3 – For Internal Toolholders
M - Modules Shank Dia. - D min.

5 – Depth of Cut 6 – Blade Type 7 – Blade Height 8 – Number of Pockets

T12 - Limit Depth of Cut 12 mm P - Universal 20, 25, 26, 32 D - Double
A - Modules 00, 45, 90 Approach angle S - Single
W - Reinforced blade

9 – RH or LH 10 – Coolant
R - RH C - Coolant
L - LH
NON - Neutral

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 VG-Cut
Insert, Tool and Cutting Data Selection Guide

A Identify the Application

Identify the Designated Work P M K N S H

B Piece Material
Alloy
Steel
Stainless
Steel
Cast
Iron
Non-
Ferrous
Heat
Resistance
Hardened
Marerial

Designated Chip Former

C Geometry for Selected page 6
Applications Carbide Grade

Vargus No.
Hardness
Material VMG VPG VKG
Material Brinell
Group PVD M35 PVD P20 CVD K25
HB

1 Low Carbon (C=0.1-0.25%) 125 100-160 120-260 120-280

Designated Carbide Grade for VKG

2 Unalloyed Steel

VPG
Medium Carbon (C=0.25-0.55%) 150

VMG
80-140 90-220 90-250

D Desired Application
3
4
High Carbon (C=0.55-0.85%)
Non Hardened
170
180
80-140
80-140
90-220
90-220
90-250
90-250 page 7
P
Low Alloy Steel
5 Hardened 275 50-120 60-160 60-180
(alloying elements≤5%)
Steel 6 Hardened 350 40-70 50-100 60-160
7 High Alloy Steel Annealed 200 80-140 90-220 90-250
8 (alloying elements>5%) Hardened 325 40-70 50-100 60-160
9 Low Alloy (alloying elements <5%) 200 80-140 90-220 90-250

Selecting Insert and Tool as

Cast Steel
pages
E
10 High Alloy (alloying elements >5%) 225 50-120 60-190 60-180
11 Stainless Steel Non Hardened 200 50-120 60-160

Required by Operation 12 Ferritic

13 Stainless Steel
Hardened
Austenitic
330
180
40-100
50-120
50-140
60-160
8-24
M
Stainless
14 Austenitic
15 Stainless Steel
Super Austenitic
Non Hardened
200
200
50-120
50-120
60-160
60-160
Steel
16 Cast Ferritic Hardened 330 40-100 50-140

Cutting Data According to pages

F
17 Stainless Steel Austenitic 200 50-120 60-160
18 Cast Austenitic Hardened 330 40-100 50-140

Selected Items 28 Malleable Ferritic (short chips) 130 160-240 160-280 25-31
29 Cast Iron Pearlitic (long chips) 230 140-220 140-260

K
Cast Iron
30
31
Grey Cast Iron
Low Tensile Strength
High Tensile Strength
180
260
160-240
100-200
160-280
100-240
32 Ferritic 160 100-200 100-240
Nodular Sg Iron
33 Pearlitic 260 100-200 100-240
34 Aluminium Alloys Non Aging 60 150-300
35 Wrought Aged 100 150-250

N(K)
Non-Ferrous
36
37
Aluminium Alloys
Cast
Cast & Aged
75
90
150-300
150-300
Metals 38 Aluminium Alloys Cast Si 13-22% 130 150-250
39 Copper and Brass 90 150-300
40 Copper Alloys Bronze And Non Leaded Copper 100 150-300
19 Annealed (iron based) 200 25-40 30-50

S(M)
20 High Temperature Aged (iron based) 280 25-35 20-50
21 Alloys Annealed (nickel or cobalt based) 250 25-35 20-50
Heat
Resistant 22 Aged (nickel or cobalt based) 350 25-35 20-50
Material 23 Pure 99.5 Ti 400Rm 25-40 30-50
Titanium Alloys
24 α+β Alloys 1050Rm 25-60 30-70

H(K)
Hardened
25
Extra Hard Steel Hardened & Tempered
45-50HRc 20-40 30-50

26 51-55HRc 15-30 25-45

Material

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Designated Chip Former Geometry for Parting Off and Grooving

Application Material Group Standard Conditions Extreme Conditions

GT
GT Primary choice GP
GP Primary choice
P H for machining alloy and for machining cast iron,
Alloy Hardened stainless steel. Positive for interrupted cuts and
Steel Material rake chip former leads for unstable applications
to low cutting forces where accuracy and overall
K during cutting.
A multifunctional
machining stability are not
clear. Reinforced cutting
Cast
Iron chip former for parting, edge for parting off and
grooving and turning. grooving.
Parting Off

M S GM/GF Primary GT
GT Primary choice
Stainless Heat choice for stainless steel. for machining alloy and
Steel Resistance Positive sharp cutting stainless steel. Positive
edge decreases build- rake chip former leads
up on edge for parting to low cutting forces
N P off and grooving in low during cutting, with
Grooving Non- Mild feeds. multifunctional chip
Ferrous Steel former for parting,
grooving and turning.

Designated Chip Former Geometry for Turning, Profiling and

Threading
Application Standard Conditions

GT Primary choice for

machining alloy and stainless steel.
Positive rake chip former leads to
low cutting forces during cutting,
with multifunctional chip former
for parting off, grooving and
Turning turning.

GR Primary choice for grooving,

undercut and profiling. Round
shape geometric for profiling, and
positive rake chip former with
multifunctional chip control.
Profiling

RS/LS Varied range of

threading standards for machining
between shoulders and close to
the spindle.

Threading

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 VG-Cut
Designated Carbide Grade for Desired Application

Toughness vs. Hardness

Toughness

VMG - Very tough substrate, secured edge from chipping. PVD coated M35 for low

VMG M35 cutting speeds. Recommended for Parting Off on stainless steel and interrupted cuts.

VPG - Sub-micron substrate for a wide range of

VPG P20
applications. Excellent anti-fracture resistance.
PVD coated P20 for medium to high cutting
speeds. Highly recommended for alloy and
stainless steel in grooving and turning.

VKG - Tough substrate. CVD coated K25.

VKG K25 Excellent wear resistance in high cutting

speeds. Highly recommended for cast iron
and grooving alloy steels under stable
conditions.

Hardness

Recommended Carbide Grade for Designated Application

Improved Improved Improved Improved
Application Chipping Wear Application Chipping Wear
Resistance Resistance Resistance Resistance

VMG VPG VPG VKG

M35 P20 P20 K25

Parting Off Turning

VPG VKG VPG VKG

P20 K25 P20 K25

Grooving Profiling

VMG VPG VPG VKG

M35 P20 P20 K25

Undercut Face Turning

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 L ref

Parting Off & Deep Grooving - Double Sided Inserts

R
2.0 - 6.0 mm Width
W

L ref
Right
Hand
K
L Lrefref L ref

Neutral
R
t max
t max
RR
W
WW
RR K
Left
Hand
2 Corners
(VGD)

Feed Range
Pocket Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm Grade
(mm/rev)
W ± 0.04 R t max K° L ref VPG VMG VKG
2 VGD2.00-020-GF 2.00 0.20 20.0 0.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.10 • • °
Positive
cutting edge, 2 VGD2.00-015-6R-GF 2.00 0.15 20.0 6.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.10 • ° °
for small parts,
thin wall GF 2 VGD2.00-015-6L-GF 2.00 0.15 20.0 6.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.10 • ° °
pipes & soft 2 VGD2.00-020-15R-GF 2.00 0.20 20.0 15.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.08 • ° °
materials
2 VGD2.00-020-15L-GF 2.00 0.20 20.0 15.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.08 • ° °

Positive sharp
3 VGD3.00-030-GM 3.00 0.30 20.0 0.0 22.0 0.08 - 0.22 • • •
cutting edge, 3 VGD3.00-020-6R-GM 3.00 0.20 20.0 6.0 22.0 0.05 - 0.16 ° • °
for low feed & GM
speed
3 VGD3.00-020-6L-GM 3.00 0.20 20.0 6.0 22.0 0.05 - 0.16 ° • °
4 VGD4.00-040-GM 4.00 0.40 23.0 0.0 25.0 0.08 - 0.25 • • °

2 VGD2.00-020-GT 2.00 0.20 20.0 0.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.12 • ° •

Multi-
3 VGD3.00-030-GT 3.00 0.30 20.0 0.0 22.0 0.05 - 0.15 • ° •
purpose 4 VGD4.00-020-GT 4.00 0.20 23.0 0.0 23.0 0.05-0.15 ° ° °
geometric, for GT
general use
4 VGD4.00-040-GT 4.00 0.40 23.0 0.0 25.0 0.05 - 0.18 • ° •
5 VGD5.00-040-GT 5.00 0.40 23.0 0.0 25.0 0.08 - 0.25 • ° •
6 VGD6.00-040-GT 6.00 0.40 23.0 0.0 25.0 0.10 - 0.25 • ° •
Round
multipurpose 2 VGD2.00-100-GR 2.00 1.00 18.0 0.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.12 •
geometry for
° °
profiling & GR 3 VGD3.00-150-GR 3.00 1.50 18.0 0.0 22.0 0.05 - 0.15 • ° °
undercut 4 VGD4.00-200-GR 4.00 2.00 20.0 0.0 25.0 0.05 - 0.18 • ° °

2 VGD2.00-020-GP 2.00 0.20 20.0 0.0 22.0 0.03 - 0.14 • ° •

3 VGD3.00-020-GP 3.00 0.20 20.0 0.0 22.0 0.06 - 0.20 • • •
3 VGD3.00-015-6R-GP 3.00 0.15 20.0 6.0 22.0 0.06 - 0.16 ° • °
Blunt
reinforced
3 VGD3.00-015-6L-GP 3.00 0.15 20.0 6.0 22.0 0.06 - 0.16 ° • °
cutting edge GP 4 VGD4.00-030-GP 4.00 0.30 23.0 0.0 25.0 0.08 - 0.24 • • •
for high feed
& speed
4 VGD4.00-020-4R-GP 4.00 0.20 23.0 4.0 25.0 0.06 - 0.22 ° • °
4 VGD4.00-020-4L-GP 4.00 0.20 23.0 4.0 25.0 0.06 - 0.22 ° • °
5 VGD5.00-040-GP 5.00 0.40 23.0 0.0 25.0 0.08 - 0.28 • ° •
6 VGD6.00-040-GP 6.00 0.40 23.0 0.0 25.0 0.10 - 0.30 • ° •
• In stock
° Available upon request

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 L ref

VG-Cut
Parting Off & Deep Grooving - Single Sided Inserts
2.0 - 4.0 mm Width R
W

L ref
Right
Hand
K
L ref
L ref

Neutral
R
R
W
W
K
Left
1 Corner Hand
(VGS)

Feed Range
Pocket Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm Grade
(mm/rev)
W ± 0.04 R t max K° L ref VPG VMG VKG
Positive
cutting edge,
for small parts, 2 VGS2.00-015-6R-GF 2.00 0.15 ∞ 6.0 21.3 0.03 - 0.10 ° • °
thin wall GF
pipes & soft
2 VGS2.00-015-6L-GF 2.00 0.15 ∞ 6.0 21.3 0.03 - 0.10 ° • °
materials
3 VGS3.00-020-GM 3.00 0.20 ∞ 0.0 22.0 0.08 - 0.22 • • °
Positive sharp
3 VGS3.00-020-6R-GM 3.00 0.20 ∞ 6.0 21.3 0.05 - 0.16 ° • °
cutting edge, 3 VGS3.00-020-6L-GM 3.00 0.20 ∞ 6.0 21.3 0.05 - 0.16 ° • °
for low feed & GM
speed
4 VGS4.00-040-GM 4.00 0.40 ∞ 0.0 25.0 0.08 - 0.25 • • °
4 VGS4.00-040-4R-GM 4.00 0.40 ∞ 4.0 24.3 0.06 - 0.18 ° • °
4 VGS4.00-040-4L-GM 4.00 0.40 ∞ 4.0 24.3 0.06 - 0.18 ° • °

3 VGS3.00-020-GP 3.00 0.20 ∞ 0.0 22.0 0.06 - 0.20 • • °

Blunt
reinforced
3 VGS3.00-020-6R-GP 3.00 0.20 ∞ 6.5 21.3 0.06 - 0.16 ° • °
cutting edge GP 3 VGS3.00-020-6L-GP 3.00 0.20 ∞ 6.5 21.3 0.06 - 0.16 ° • °
for high feed
& speed
4 VGS4.00-030-GP 4.00 0.30 ∞ 0.0 25.0 0.08 - 0.24 • • °
4 VGS4.00-030-4R-GP 4.00 0.30 ∞ 4.0 24.3 0.06 - 0.22 ° • °
4 VGS4.00-030-4L-GP 4.00 0.30 ∞ 4.0 24.3 0.06 - 0.22 ° • °
• In stock
° Available upon request

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Turning & Profiling
2.0 - 6.0 mm Width
GT - Positive rake GR - Round shape
chip former with geometric design
multifunctional chip for profiling. Positive
control. Low cutting rake chip former and
forces during cutting. multifunctional chip
control for undercut
and profiling.
L ref L ref

R t max t max
R

W W

Pocket Feed Range

Ordering Code Dimensions mm Grade
Size (mm/rev)
W ± 0.05 R t max K° L ref VPG VMG VKG
2 VGD2.00-020-GT 2.00 0.20 20.0 - 22.0 0.05 - 0.10 • ° •
3 VGD3.00-030-GT 3.00 0.30 20.0 - 22.0 0.05 - 0.25 • ° •
4 VGD4.00-020-GT 4.00 0.20 23.0 - 25.0 0.05 - 0.18 ° ° °
4 VGD4.00-040-GT 4.00 0.40 23.0 - 25.0 0.08 - 0.28 • ° •
5 VGD5.00-040-GT 5.00 0.40 23.0 - 25.0 0.08 - 0.25 • ° •
6 VGD6.00-040-GT 6.00 0.40 23.0 - 25.0 0.10 - 0.28 • ° •
2 VGD2.00-100-GR 2.00 1.00 18.0 - 22.0 0.06 - 0.12 • ° °
3 VGD3.00-150-GR 3.00 1.50 18.0 - 22.0 0.06 - 0.18 • ° °
4 VGD4.00-200-GR 4.00 2.00 20.0 - 25.0 0.06 - 0.20 • ° °
• In stock
° Available upon request

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Threading
3.0 mm Width
RS/LS Varied range of threading standards for L ref
machining between shoulders and close to spindle.

Y
X R
W RS Full Profile
L Y

h IC Y
W
R LS Full Profile

Y
W Partial Profile
R
To be used with monoblock tools (VGE...T12) only

Pocket No. of Min. Thread

Ordering Code Dimensions mm Helix Grade
Size Passes Diameter
W ref Pitch mm/tpi h min Y L ref Deg VPG
ISO Metric External Full Profile
3 VGD3.0ISO0.50RH-RS/LS 0.50 0.31 0.53 5-7 • M3x0.5
3 VGD3.0ISO0.75RH-RS/LS 0.75 0.46 0.64 5-8 • M5x0.75
3 VGD3.0ISO1.00RH-RS/LS 1.00 0.61 0.74 5-9 • M6x1
3 VGD3.0ISO1.25RH-RS/LS
3.00
1.25 0.77 0.85
21.9
6 - 10
2.5°
• M8x1.25
3 VGD3.0ISO1.50RH-RS/LS 1.50 0.92 1.10 7 - 12 • M10x1.5 Coarse
3 VGD3.0ISO1.75RH-RS/LS 1.75 1.07 1.20 8 - 14 • M12x1.75 Coarse
3 VGD3.0ISO2.00RH-RS/LS 2.00 1.23 1.30 9 - 14 • M16x2.0 Coarse
3 VGD3.0ISO2.50RH-RS/LS 2.50 1.53 1.55 8 - 14 • M18x2.5 Coarse
American UN External Full Profile
3 VGD3.0UN32RH-RS/LS 32 0.49 0.66 5-8 • 5/32-32 UNC
3 VGD3.0UN28RH-RS/LS 28 0.56 0.71 5-9 • 3/16-28 UNC
3 VGD3.0UN24RH-RS/LS 24 0.65 0.77 5-9 • 7/32-24 UNC
3 VGD3.0UN20RH-RS/LS
3.00
20 0.78 0.86
21.9
6 - 10
2.5°
• 1/4-20 UNC
3 VGD3.0UN18RH-RS/LS 18 0.87 0.93 7 - 12 • 5/16-18 UNC
3 VGD3.0UN16RH-RS/LS 16 0.97 1.10 7 - 12 ° 3/8-16 UNC
3 VGD3.0UN14RH-RS/LS 14 1.11 1.09 8 - 14 ° 7/16-14 UNC
3 VGD3.0UN12RH-RS/LS 12 1.30 1.30 8 - 14 ° 9/16-14 UNC
NPT External Full Profile
3 VGD3.0NPT18RH-RS/LS 18 1.01 1.20 7 - 12 • 1/4-18NPT
3 VGD3.0NPT14RH-RS/LS 3.00 14 1.33 1.40 21.9 8 - 14 1.5° • 1/2-14NPT
3 VGD3.0NPT11.5RH-RS/LS 12 1.64 1.60 9 - 15 ° 1-11.5NPT
Whitworth External Full Profile
3 VGD3.0W19RH-RS/LS 19 0.86 0.95 7 - 12 • 1/2-19BSW
3 VGD3.0W14RH-RS/LS 3.00 14 1.16 1.15 21.9 8 - 14 2.5° • 1/2-14BSW
3 VGD3.0W11RH/LH 11 1.48 1.68 8-14 • 5/8-11BSW
• In stock | ° Available upon request
LH Helix threads available upon request
External Partial Profile
Pocket No. of Min. Thread
Ordering Code Dimensions mm Helix Grade
Size Passes Diameter
W ref Pitch mm/tpi R Y L ref Deg VPG
3 VGD3.0A60RH 3.00 0.5-1.5 0.05 1.68 5-8 • Partial Profile A60
21.9 1.5°
3 VGD3.0A55RH 3.00 48-16 0.05 1.68 5-8 • PartialProfile A55
• In stock | ° Available upon request

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External Monoblock Tools for Grooving, Parting Off,
Turning & Threading | M E T R I C
L2 L2

H H H1 H1

H2 H2
a a
L1 L1

PW PW
B B F F

t maxt max

* Right hand shown

Metric Holders Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH PW t max HXB H1 F L1 L2 a H2 Cylindrical Screw Key
VGER/L1616-2T12 16X16 16 15.3 125 35 1.4 4.0 SM4.0X16-T20
2 12 K6T
VGER/L2020-2T12 20X20 20 19.3 125 35 1.4 __ SM4.0X18-T20
VGER/L1212-3T12 12X12 12 10.8 125 35 2.4 4.0 SM3.5X14-T-15 KT-15
VGER/L1616-3T12 16X16 16 14.8 125 35 2.4 4.0
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VGER/L2020-3T12 20X20 20 18.8 125 35 2.4 __
VGER/L2525-3T12 3 25X25 25 23.8 125 35 2.4 __
VGER/L1616-3T21 16X16 16 14.8 125 35 2.4 4.0
VGER/L2020-3T21 21 20X20 20 18.8 125 35 2.4 __
SM4.0X18-T20 K6T
VGER/L2525-3T21 25X25 25 23.8 125 35 2.4 __
VGER/L2525-4T12 12 25X25 25 23.5 125 35 3.0 __
VGER/L1616-4T21 16X16 16 14.5 125 35 3.0 4.0
4
VGER/L2020-4T21 21 20X20 20 18.5 125 35 3.0 __
VGER/L2525-4T21 25X25 25 23.5 125 35 3.0 __
VGER/L2525-5T22* 25X25 25 23.0 150 43 4.0 __
5 22
VGER/L3232-5T22* 32X32 32 30.0 170 43 4.0 __
SM6.0X20 K5H
VGER/L2525-6T24* 25X25 25 22.5 150 45 5.0 __
6 24
VGER/L3232-6T24* 32X32 32 29.5 170 45 5.0 __

* Mounting and Replacing Inserts for 5mm & 6mm Monoblock Toolholders:
Unlock the top screw using the Place the same key in the “pocket.” Now remove the key from the
1 2 3
key provided. Turn and hold the key to loosen the pocket and secure the insert by
pocket and remove the insert. firmly locking the top screw.
Place the new insert in the pocket.

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External Monoblock Tools for Grooving, Parting Off,
Turning & Threading | I N C H
L2 L2

H H H1 H1

H2 H2
a a
L1 L1

PW PW
B B F F

t maxt max

* Right hand shown

Inch Holders Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions inch

RH/LH PW t max HXB H1 F L1 L2 a H2 Cylindrical Screw Key

VGER/L0625-2T12 .625X.625 .625 .597 5 1.38 .06 .162 SM4.0X16-T20
.079 .472
VGER/L075-2T12 .750X.750 .750 .722 5 1.38 .06 __ SM4.0X18-T20
VGER/L050-3T12 .500X.500 . 500 . 452 5 1.38 .09 .130 SM4.0X16-T20
VGER/L0625-3T12 .625X.625 .625 .578 5 1.38 .09 .162
.472
VGER/L075-3T12 .750X.750 .750 .703 5 1.38 .09 __
VGER/L100-3T12 .118 1.00X1.00 1.000 .953 5 1.38 .09 __
VGER/L0625-3T21 .625X.625 .625 .578 5 1.38 .09 .162 K6T
VGER/L075-3T21 .827 .750X.750 .750 .703 5 1.38 .09 __ SM4.0X18-T20
VGER/L100-3T21 1.00X1.00 1.000 .953 5 1.38 .09 __
VGER/L0625-4T21 .625X.625 .625 .567 5 1.38 .116 .162
VGER/L075-4T21 .157 .827 .750X.750 .750 .692 5 1.38 .116 __
VGER/L100-4T21 1.00X1.00 1.000 .942 5 1.38 .116 __

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Reinforced Monoblock Tools for Parting, Grooving & Threading

L2
D max

H H1

L1
a

PW
B F

* Right hand shown

Metric Holders Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH PW D max HXB H1 F L1 L2 a Cylindrical Screw Key

VGER/L1212-2T12PH 26 12X12 12 11.3 125 22 1.4
VGER/L1616-2T12PH 26 16X16 16 15.3 125 22 1.4
2
VGER/L2020-2T12PH 26 20X20 20 19.3 125 22 1.4
VGER/L2525-2T21PH 42 25X25 25 24.3 125 30 1.4 SCM4X14 KT-15
VGER/L1616-3T12PH 26 16X16 16 14.8 125 22 2.4
VGER/L2020-3T21PH 3 42 20X20 20 18.8 125 30 2.4
VGER/L2525-3T21PH 42 25X25 25 23.8 125 30 2.4

Inch Holders Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions inch

RH/LH PW D max HXB H1 F L1 L2 a Cylindrical Screw Key

VGER/L050-2T12PH 1.02 .500X.500 .500 .472 5.0 .87 .06
VGER/L0625-2T12PH 1.02 .625X.625 .625 .597 5.0 .87 .06
VGER/L075-2T12PH 0.079 1.02 .750X.750 .750 .722 5.0 .87 .06
VGER/L100-2T21PH 1.65 1.00X1.00 1.000 .972 5.0 1.18 .06 SCM4X14 KT-15
VGER/L0625-3T12PH 1.02 .625X.625 .625 .578 5.0 .87 .09
VGER/L075-3T21PH 0.118 1.65 .750X.750 .750 .703 5.0 1.18 .09
VGER/L100-3T21PH 1.65 1.00X1.00 1.000 .953 5.0 1.18 .09

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Blades for Grooving & Parting Off

D max
PW

H1 B

a L1

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm / inch

B PW D max* H1 L1 a Key
VGP26-2D 26 / 1.024 2 / .079 50 / 1.969 21.4 / .843 110 / 4.331 1.4 / .055 VP-3
VGP26-3D 26 / 1.024 70 / 2.756 21.4 / .843 110 / 4.331 2.4 / .094
VGP32-3D 32 / 1.260 3 / .118 100 / 3.937 24.8 / .976 150 / 5.906 2.4 / .094 VP-3
VGP35-3S 35 / 1.378 100 / 3.937 33.5 / 1.319 150 / 5.906 2.4 / .094
VGP32-4D 32 / 1.260 4 / .157 100 / 3.937 24.8 / .976 150 / 5.906 3.0 / .118 VP-4
VGP32-5D 32 / 1.260 5 / .197 100 / 3.937 24.8 / .976 150 / 5.906 4.0 / .157
VP-G
VGP32-6D 32 / 1.260 6 / .236 100 / 3.937 24.8 / .976 150 / 5.906 5.0 / .197
* D max figures presented are for single sided insert (VGS)

Reinforced Blades for Grooving & Parting Off

PW D max

H1 B

a
A L1

* For Right hand application

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm / inch

RH/LH B PW D max* H1 L1 A a Key

VGWR/L26-2S 26 / 1.024 2 / .079 50 / 1.969 21.4 / .834 110 / 4.331 8.0 / .315 1.4 / .055
VP-3
VGWR/L26-3S 26 / 1.024 3 / .118 50 / 1.969 21.4 / .834 110 / 4.331 8.0 / .315 2.4 / .094
* D max figures presented are for single sided insert (VGS)

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Blade Holders

L
H b

L1
B
L2

Metric Holders Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

b H B L L1 L2 Cylindrical Screw Key

VBA 2020-26 26 20 20 4 90 37
M6x1.0x25 K5
VBA 2520-32 32 25 20 5.2 110 37.7

Inch Holders Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions inch

b H B L L1 L2 Cylindrical Screw Key

VBA 075-26 1.024 .75 .787 .157 3.543 1.457
M6x1.0x25 K5
VBA 100-32 1.260 1.00 1.020 .205 4.331 1.727

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Modules for Grooving, Parting Off & Turning

D max

H1

L1

PW
a

*Right hand shown

Ordering Code Dimensions mm / inch

RH/LH PW D max H1 F L1 a
VGAR/L20T25-2S 2 / .079 40 / 1.575 20 / .787 3.7 / .146 22 / .866 1.4
VGAR/L20T25-3S 3 / .118 40 / 1.575 20 / .787 3.2 / .126 24 / .945 2.4
VGAR/L20T25-4S 4 / .157 44 / 1.732 20 / .787 2.9 / .114 24 / .945 3.0
VGAR/L25T25-2S 2 / .079 40 / 1.575 25 / .984 5.2 / .205 22 / .866 1.4
VGAR/L25T25-3S 3 / .118 40 / 1.575 25 / .984 4.7 / .185 24 / .945 2.4
VGAR/L25T25-4S 4 / .157 44 / 1.732 25 / .984 4.4 / .173 24 / .945 3.0

Depth of Groove in Relation to

Workpiece Diameter (00o - 90o)
Dimensions mm / inch

D max t max
50 / 1.969 20.0 / .787
100 / 3.937 17.0 / .669
150 / 5.906 16.0 / .630
200 / 7.874 15.2 / .598

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H2 H1 H
H2 H1 L2 H
L1
L2
L1

F B1 B
* Right hand shown F B1 B

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH H/H1 B B1 H2 F L1 L2 Conical Screw Key

VBMR/L2020-00 20 20.0 24.3 24 20.15 110 20 SM4x14 T15 TK-T15
VBMR/L2525-00 25 25.0 31.0 30 25.50 140 25 SM5x18 T20 TK-T20

H2 H1 H
H2 H1 H
L2
L2 L1
L1

B
B
90°
* Right hand shown 90°

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH H/H1 B H2 L1 L2 Conical Screw Key

VBMR/L2020-90 20 20.0 24 110 20 SM4x14 T15 TK-T15
VBMR/L2525-90 25 25.0 30 140 28 SM5x18 T20 TK-T20
| For 90º Right-hand Tool: Use right-hand body with left-hand module

H2 H1 H

H2 H1 H

45° F B1 B

45° F L2 B1 B
* Left hand shown L1
L2
Spare
L1 Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH H/H1 B B1 H2 L1 L2 F Conical Screw Key

SM4x10.5 T15
VBMR/L2020-45 20 20.0 21.5 24 110 20 14.5 TK-T15
SM4x14 T15

SM5x13.5 T20
VBMR/L2525-45 25 25.0 26.0 30 140 25 18 TK-T20
SM5x18 T20
| For 45º Right-hand Tool: Use right-hand body with left-hand module

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Modular Bodies for Grooving, Parting Off & Turning | I N C H

H2 H1 H
H2 H1 L2 H
L1
L2
L1

F B1 B
* Right hand shown F B1 B

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimension inch

RH/LH H/H1 B B1 H2 F L1 L2 Conical Screw Key

VBMR/L075-00 .75 .75 .957 .984 .793 4.5 .787 SM4x14 T15 TK-T15
VBMR/L100-00 1.00 1.00 1.236 1.197 1.020 5.5 .984 SM5x18 T20 TK-T20

H2 H1 H
H2 H1 H
L2
L2 L1
L1

B
B
90°
* Right hand shown 90°

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions inch

RH/LH H/H1 B H2 L1 L2 Conical Screw Key

VBMR/L075-90 .75 .75 .907 4.5 .787 SM4x14T15 TK-T15
VBMR/L100-90 1.00 1.00 1.197 5.5 1.000 SM5x18T20 TK-T20
| For 90º Right-hand Tool: Use right-hand body with left-hand module

H2 H1 H

H2 H1 H

45° F B1 B

45° F L2 B1 B
* Left hand shown L1
L2
Spare
L1 Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions inch

RH/LH H/H1 B B1 H2 L1 L2 F Conical Screw Key

SM4x10.5 T15
VBMR/L075-45 .75 .75 .846 .984 4.5 .787 .571 TK-T15
SM4x14 T15

SM5x13.5 T20
VBMR/L100-45 1.00 1.00 1.024 1.197 5.5 .984 .709 TK-T20
SM5x18 T20
| For 45º Right-hand Tool: Use right-hand body with left-hand module

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Radial Grooving Modules with High Pressure Coolant Thru

H1

F t max

PW a

*Right hand shown

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH PW t max H1 F L1 a Screw Key

VGAR/L-T09-2C 2 9 32 13.9 43 1.58
VGAR/L-T18-2C 2 18 32 13.9 52 1.58
VGAR/L-T10-3C 3 10 32 13.3 44 2.48
VGAR/L-T20-3C 3 20 32 13.3 54 2.48
VGAR/L-T12-4C 4 12 32 13.0 46 3.10
SM5X16 K4H
VGAR/L-T24-4C 4 24 32 13.0 58 3.10
VGAR/L-T15-5C 5 15 32 13.5 49 4.00
VGAR/L-T30-5C 5 30* 32 12.5 64 4.00
VGAR/L-T20-6C 6 20 32 13.0 54 5.00
VGAR/L-T40-6C 6 40* 32 13.0 74 5.00
* T max figures presented for single sided inserts (VGS).

Mounting and Replacing Inserts for Radial and Face Grooving Modules with High
Pressure Coolant Thru:

Unlock the top screw using the Place the same key in the “pocket.” Now remove the key from the
1 2 3
key provided. Turn and hold the key to loosen the pocket and secure the insert by
pocket and remove the insert. firmly locking the top screw.
Place the new insert in the pocket.

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N EW
Face Grooving Modules with High Pressure Coolant Thru

L1

D min

t max
PW
D max
F

Workpiece Rotation for Face Grooving:

- Clockwise for left-hand application
- Counter-clockwise for right-hand application
* Right hand shown

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH PW t max D min D max F L1 Screw Key

VGFR/L-2530-T10-3C 25 30
VGFR/L-3038-T10-3C 30 38
VGFR/L-3848-T10-3C 38 48
VGFR/L-4860-T10-3C 10 48 60 45
VGFR/L-6075-T10-3C 60 75
3 12.5
VGFR/L-75100-T10-3C 75 100
VGFR/L-100200-T10-3C 100 200
VGFR/L-6075-T20-3C 60 75
VGFR/L-75100-T20-3C 20 75 100 55
VGFR/L-100200-T20-3C 100 200
VGFR/L-3048-T12-4C 30 48
VGFR/L-4860-T12-4C 48 60
VGFR/L-6075-T12-4C 60 75
12 47
VGFR/L-75100-T12-4C 75 100
VGFR/L-100150-T12-4C 100 150
SM5X16 K4H
VGFR/L-150->-T12-4C 150 >150
4 12
VGFR/L-3048-T24-4C 30 48
VGR/LF-4860-T24-4C 48 60
VGFR/L-6075-T24-4C 60 75
24 59
VGFR/L-75100-T24-4C 75 100
VGFR/L-100150-T24-4C 100 150
VGFR/L-150->-T24-4C 150 >150
VGFR/L-4255-T22-5C 42 55
VGFR/L-5575-T22-5C 55 75
VGFR/L-75130-T22-5C 22 75 130 60
VGFR/L-130200-T22-5C 130 200 13.5
5
VGFR/L-200 ->-T22-5C 200 >200
VGFR/L-130200-T45-5C 130 200
VGFR/L-200400-T45-5C 45 200 400 92
VGFR/L-450->-T45-5C 450 >450

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Face Grooving Modules with High Pressure Coolant Thru (con't)

L1

D min

t max
PW
D max
F

Workpiece Rotation for Face Grooving:

- Clockwise for left-hand application
- Counter-clockwise for right-hand application
* Right hand shown

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH PW t max D min D max F L1 Screw Key

VGFR/L-4255-T22-6C 42 55
VGFR/L-5575-T22-6C 55 75
VGFR/L-75130-T22-6C 22 75 130 60
VGFR/L-130200-T22-6C 130 200
6 13 SM5X16 K4H
VGFR/L-200 ->-T22-6C 200 >200
VGFR/L-130200-T45-6C 130 200
VGFR/L-200400-T45-6C 45 200 400 92
VGFR-450->-T45-6C 450 >450

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Modular Bodies with High Pressure Coolant Thru for
N EW
Grooving, Face Grooving, Parting Off and Turning

L2

H2 H1 H

h
L1

F B

* Right hand shown * Right hand assembly

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

H/H1 B H2 h F L1 L2 Screw Key

VBMR/L2020-00-C 20 20 30 12 15 106 4
VBMR/L2525-00-C 25 25 35 7 20 121 4 SM8x25 K6H
VBMR/L3225-00-C 32 25 42 0 20 136 4

L2

H2 H
H1

h
L1

B
90°

* Right hand shown * Right hand assembly

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH H/H1 B H2 h L1 L2 Screw Key

VBMR/L2020-90-C 20 20 30 12 111 18
VBMR/L2525-90-C 25 25 35 7 120 18 SM8x25 K6H
VBMR/L3225-90-C 32 25 42 0 130 18

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L
L1

D min
d
F

PW t max L
L1

D min
F

PW t max
*Right hand shown

Spare Parts

Ordering Code Dimensions mm

RH/LH PW t max L1 D min d F L Screw Key

VGIR/L-20-25-2C 7 40.5 25 20 14.5 180
2
VGIR/L-25-32-2C 9 50.5 32 25 18.0 200 SM5x12
VGIR/L-20-25-3C 7 40.5 25 20 14.4 180
3 K4H
VGIR/L-25-32-3C 9 50.5 32 25 18.0 200 SM5x16
VGIR/L-20-28-4C 9 41.0 28 20 16.5 180 SM5x12
4
VGIR/L-25-32-4C 9 51.0 32 25 18.0 200 SM5x16

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Technical Data
Recommended Cutting Speeds

Vc [m/min] for Grooving and Turning

Carbide Grade Vc [m/min]
Vargus No.

Hardness
Material
Material Brinell VMG VPG VKG for Parting Off
Group PVD M35 PVD P20 CVD K25
HB

1 Low Carbon (C=0.1-0.25%) 125 100-160 120-260 120-280

2 Unalloyed Steel Medium Carbon (C=0.25-0.55%) 150 80-140 90-220 90-250
3 High Carbon (C=0.55-0.85%) 170 80-140 90-220 90-250
4 Non Hardened 180 80-140 90-220 90-250

P
Low Alloy Steel
5 Hardened 275 50-120 60-150 60-180
(alloying elements≤5%)
6 Hardened 350 40-70 50-100 60-160 For Parting Off and to also
Steel
7 High Alloy Steel Annealed 200 50-100 90-150 90-250 improve chip forming and
8 (alloying elements>5%) Hardened 325 40-70 50-100 60-160 chip evacuation; reduce
9 Low Alloy (alloying elements <5%) 200 50-100 90-150 90-250 speed by ≈ 30%.
Cast Steel
10 High Alloy (alloying elements >5%) 225 50-100 60-150 60-180
11 Stainless Steel Non Hardened 200 50-80 60-160
12 Ferritic Hardened 330 40-80 50-140
13 Stainless Steel Austenitic 180 50-80 60-160

M
Stainless
14 Austenitic
15 Stainless Steel
Super Austenitic
Non Hardened
200
200
50-80
50-80
60-160
60-160
Steel
16 Cast Ferritic Hardened 330 40-80 50-140
17 Stainless Steel Austenitic 200 50-80 60-160
18 Cast Austenitic Hardened 330 40-80 50-140
28 Malleable Ferritic (short chips) 130 160-200 160-280
29 Cast Iron Pearlitic (long chips) 230 140-220 140-260

K
Cast Iron
30
31
Grey Cast Iron
Low Tensile Strength
High Tensile Strength
180
260
160-200
100-200
160-280
100-240
32 Ferritic 160 100-200 100-240
Nodular Sg Iron
33 Pearlitic 260 100-200 100-240
34 Aluminium Alloys Non Aging 60 150-300
35 Wrought Aged 100 150-250

N(K)
Non-Ferrous
36
37
Aluminium Alloys
Cast
Cast & Aged
75
90
150-300
150-300
Metals 38 Aluminium Alloys Cast Si 13-22% 130 150-250
39 Copper and Brass 90 150-300
40 Copper Alloys Bronze And Non Leaded Copper 100 150-300
19 Annealed (iron based) 200 25-40 30-50

S(M)
20 High Temperature Aged (iron based) 280 25-35 20-50 For Gummy materials,
21 Alloys Annealed (nickel or cobalt based) 250 25-35 20-50 such as stainless steel
Heat and heat resistant
Resistant 22 Aged (nickel or cobalt based) 350 25-35 20-50
Material 23 Pure 99.5 Ti 400Rm 25-40 30-50
metals - or in case
Titanium Alloys of build up on edge
24 α+β Alloys 1050Rm 25-60 30-70
(cold welding) - speed
H(K)
Hardened
25
Extra Hard Steel Hardened & Tempered
45-50HRc 20-40 30-50 should be increased
by ≈ 20%.
26 51-55HRc 15-30 25-45
Material
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Feed Rate (f) Starting
Point for Deep Grooving,
Face Grooving & Parting Off

f [mm/rev] 2.0 mm Insert Width f [mm/rev] 3.0 mm Insert Width

GP
GT
GM
GP
GT
GF

Chip Former GF GT GP Chip Former GM GT GP

f [mm/rev] 0.06 0.08 0.10 f [mm/rev] 0.12 0.15 0.18

f [mm/rev] 4.0 mm Insert Width f [mm/rev] 5.0 mm Insert Width

GP
GP
GT GT

GM

Chip Former GM GT GP Chip Former GT GP

f [mm/rev] 0.14 0.18 0.22 f [mm/rev] 0.20 0.25

f [mm/rev] 6.0 mm Insert Width Correct chip forming is essential for chip evacuation.
GP Low feed rates with sufficient chip evacuation improves
process stability and tool life.
GT Feed rate should be increased only when improved
evacuation is needed to prevent wall scratching or chip
entanglement.

For Parting Off, it is recommended to reduce feed rate

by 30% while using R / L inserts.

For Parting Off, it is strongly recommended to reduce

feed rate by 50% as the insert approaches rotation
center. Reduce feed when the insert approaches
approx. 6.0 mm diameter.

For better chip evacuation in Face Grooving, creating

Chip Former GT GP short chips is preferable. It is therefore recommended
f [mm/rev] 0.24 0.28 to work in short intervals (pecking), at a maximum
grooving depth of twice the insert width. Taking into
consideration the workpiece material and groove
diameter, it is a highly recommended to begin the
first cut at no longer than the insert’s width.

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0.9 1.8
0.8 1.6
0.7 1.4
0.6 1.2 VG-Cut
0.5 1.0
Feed Rate (f)mm
GT and Depth of Cuts for Axial
0.4 & GR Width 2.0 0.8
0.6 GT & GR Width 3.0
Turning , Profiling and Face Grooving
0.3
0.2
0.9 0.4
1.8
0.1
0.8 0.2
1.6
0.70 0
1.4
0.6 0 0.05
GT & GR Width 2.0 mm
0.10 0.15 0.20 1.2 0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70
0.5 1.0 GT f&[mm/rev]
GR Width 3.0
ap [mm]
0.4
0.9
f [mm/rev]
2.0 mm Width
ap [mm]
GT & GR
f [mm/rev] ap [mm] ap [mm]
0.8
1.8
3.0 mm Width GT & GR
ap [mm] f [mm/rev] ap [mm]
0.05 0.25 0.07 0.21 0.05 0.4 0.2 0.5
0.3 0.6
0.8 1.6
0.2 0.04 0.8 0.08 0.75 0.4 0.05 1.6 0.2 1.5
0.7 1.4
0.1 0.05 0.8 0.14 0.8 0.2 0.20 1.6 0.35 1.6
0.6 1.2
0
0.5 0 GT 0.06 0.8 0.18 0.6 0
1.0 0 GT
0.25 1 GR 0.5 1.2
0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70
0.4 0.09 0.3 0.18 0.24 0.8 0.25 0.4 0.6 0.4
0.3 f0.05
[mm/rev] ap [mm]
0.25
GR f 0.07
[mm/rev] ap 0.24
[mm] 0.6 f0.05
[mm/rev] ap [mm]
0.4 f 0.2
[mm/rev] ap 0.5
[mm]
0.2 0.05 0.25 0.07 0.21 0.4 0.05 0.4 0.2 0.5
0.1 0.2
0.04 0.8 0.08 0.75 0.05 1.6 0.2 1.5
0 GT & GR Width 4.0 mm 0
0.20 GT & GR Width 5.0 mm
0 0.05 0.05 0.8 0.10 0.14
0.15 0.8 0.20 0 0.10 0.20 1.60.30 0.40 0.350.50 0.60 1.6 0.70
3.0 f [mm/rev] 3.5 f [mm/rev]
0.06 0.8 0.18 0.6 0.25 1 0.5 1.2
Recommended
f [mm/rev] Starting
ap [mm]Point: f [mm/rev] ap [mm] Recommended
f [mm/rev] Starting
ap [mm]Point: f [mm/rev] ap [mm]
0.09 0.3 GT 2.0 mm 0.18 GR 2.0 mm0.24 0.25 0.4 GT 3.0 mm 0.6 GR 3.0 mm0.4
2.5 0.05 0.25 0.07 0.21 3.0 0.05 0.4 0.2 0.5
ap0.05
[mm] 0.25 0.5 0.07 0.5 0.24 ap0.05
[mm] 0.4 1.20 0.2 1.00 0.5
0.04
f [mm/rev] 0.8 0.06 0.08 0.08 0.75 2.5 0.05
f [mm/rev] 1.6 0.14 0.2 0.25 1.5
2.0 0.05 0.8 0.14 0.8 0.20 1.6 0.35 1.6
GT &0.8GR Width 4.00.18
mm 2.0 GT & 1GR Width 5.00.5mm
ap
1.5[mm]
0.06
4.0 mm Width GT & GR
0.6 ap [mm] 0.25 5.0 mm Width GT & 1.2GR
3.0 0.09 0.3 0.18 0.24 3.5 0.25 0.4 0.6 0.4
1.5
0.05 0.25 0.07 0.24 0.05 0.4 0.2 0.5
1.0 3.0
2.5 1.0

0.5 GT & GR Width 4.0 mm 2.5

2.0 0.5 GT & GR Width 5.0 mm
3.0 3.5
2.0
1.50 0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70
0
0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70
3.0
1.5
GT
2.5 GT GR GR
1.0 f [mm/rev] ap [mm] f [mm/rev] ap [mm]
2.5
1.0
2.0 f [mm/rev] ap [mm] f [mm/rev] ap [mm] 0.10 0.8 0.23 0.75
0.5 0.08 0.65 0.23 0.75 2.0
0.5 0.10 2.8 0.23 2.4
1.5 2.4
0.08 2.4 0.23 2 0.25 2.8 0.23
0 1.50
1.0 0 0.23
0.10 0.20 2.40.30 0.40 0.23
0.50 0.60 2 0.70 0 0.30
0.10 0.20 0.7 0.30 0.40 0.45
0.50 0.602.4 0.70
0.28 0.65 0.45 f [mm/rev]
2 1.0 0.10 0.8 0.6 1.8
f [mm/rev]
Recommended Starting Point: Recommended
f [mm/rev] Starting
ap [mm] Point: f [mm/rev] ap [mm]
0.08 0.65 GT 4.0 mm 0.6 GR 4.0 mm1.5 0.6 0.75
0.5 0.5 GT 5.0 mm GR 5.0 mm
0.10 0.8 0.23 0.75
ap[mm/rev]
f [mm] ap [mm] 1.50 f 0.6
[mm/rev]1.60ap0.75
[mm] ap [mm] 2.0 0.23 2.0 0.75
f [mm/rev]
0.08 0.65 0.18 0.23 0.30 0.75 0.10
f [mm/rev] 2.8 0.20 0.23 0.32 2.4
0 0.23 0.75 0
0 0.10
0.08 0.20 2.40.30 0.40 0.50
0.23 0.60 2 0.70 0 0.10
0.25 0.20 2.8 0.30 0.40 0.50
0.23 0.602.4 0.70
0.30 0.7 0.45 2.4
ap [mm]
0.23 GT & GR Width 6.0
0.23mm
6.02.4mm Width GT & GR
2 f [mm/rev] ap [mm] f [mm/rev] ap [mm]
3.5 0.28 0.65 0.45 2 0.10 0.8 0.6 1.8
f [mm/rev] ap [mm] f [mm/rev] ap [mm] 0.10 0.8 0.23 0.75
0.08 0.65 0.6 1.5 0.6 0.75
0.08 0.65 0.23 0.75 0.10 2.8 0.23 2.4
3.0 0.6 0.75 0.23 0.75
0.08 2.4 0.23 2 0.25 2.8 0.23 2.4
2.5 0.23 0.75 2.4
0.23 2.4 0.23 2 0.30 0.7 0.45
GT GR 0.10 0.8 0.6 1.8
2.0 0.28 0.65 0.45 2
GT & GR Width 6.0 mm 0.6 0.75
0.08 0.65 0.6 1.5
3.5
1.5 0.6 0.75 0.23 0.75

3.0 0.23 0.75

1.0
2.5
0.5 GT & GR Width 6.0 mm
3.5
2.0
0
0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70
3.0
1.5 Recommended Starting Point:
f [mm/rev] ap [mm]GT 6.0 mm f [mm/rev]
GR 6.0ap
mm[mm]
2.5
1.0 ap [mm]
0.10 1 2.50 0.25 2.50 0.85
f [mm/rev] 0.24 0.35
2.0
0.5 0.10 3 0.25 2.8
3
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0.28 0.25 2.8
1.50
0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70
Selecting the Correct Face Grooving Module

D max

VG Cut Ordering Code Example: VGFR-4860-T24-4C

D min

Wrong Support Correct Support

D min

D max

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Face Groove and Turn Machining Recommendations:

Roughing:

1. Start by grooving close to outer diameter, followed by face turning toward the center.
2. Continue grooving close to inner diameter, followed by face turning away from center.
Continue as needed until the workpiece is ready for the finishing operation.
3. The recommended remaining excess material, for the finishing application,
should not exceed twice the insert corner radius.

Face Grooving Tips:

• See page 25 for Face Turing cutting speeds.
• See pages 26-27 for Face Grooving cutting data.

Finishing:

1. Start the Profiling operation from the outer diameter of the workpiece and work in.
Generate the desired radius followed by the face turning operation close to the tangential
point of the inner radius.
2. Start the Profiling operation from the inner diameter towards the bottom of the workpiece,
generate the desired radius as needed.

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User Guide for Modular system with high pressure coolant*:
Choosing the right Holder for the application (Body + Module):
* For non-coolant Modular system, please see pages 17-19.

Parallel Right Tools Parallel Left Tools

Right Body Left Body

Radial Face Radial Face

Right Module Left Module Left Module Right Module

90° Right Tools 90° Left Tools

Right Body Left Body

Radial Face Radial Face

Left Module Right Module Right Module Left Module

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Technical Data
Recommended Cutting Speeds Vc [m/min] for Threading

Carbide Grade
Vargus No.

Material Group Material Hardness Brinell HB VPG

PVD P20

1 Low Carbon (C=0.1-0.25%) 125 120-260

2 Unalloyed Steel Medium Carbon (C=0.25-0.55%) 150 90-220
3 High Carbon (C=0.55-0.85%) 170 90-220
4 Non Hardened 180 90-220

P
Low Alloy Steel
5 Hardened 275 60-160
(alloying elements≤5%)
Steel 6 Hardened 350 50-100
7 High Alloy Steel Annealed 200 90-220
8 (alloying elements>5%) Hardened 325 50-100
9 Low Alloy (alloying elements <5%) 200 90-220
Cast Steel
10 High Alloy (alloying elements >5%) 225 60-160
11 Stainless Steel Non Hardened 200 60-160
12 Ferritic Hardened 330 50-140
13 Austenitic 180 60-160

M
Stainless Steel
14 Austenitic Super Austenitic 200 60-160
Stainless 15 Stainless Steel Non Hardened 200 60-160
Steel Cast Ferritic
16 Hardened 330 50-140
17 Stainless Steel Austenitic 200 60-160
18 Cast Austenitic Hardened 330 50-140
28 Malleable Ferritic (short chips) 130 160-240
29 Cast Iron Pearlitic (long chips) 230 140-220

K
Cast Iron
30
31
Grey Cast Iron
Low Tensile Strength
High Tensile Strength
180
260
160-240
100-200
32 Ferritic 160 100-200
Nodular Sg Iron
33 Pearlitic 260 100-200
34 Aluminium Alloys Non Aging 60 200-450
35 Wrought Aged 100 200-350

N(K)
Non-Ferrous
36
37
Aluminium Alloys
Cast
Cast & Aged
75
90
200-450
200-450
Metals 38 Aluminium Alloys Cast Si 13-22% 130 200-350
39 Copper and Brass 90 200-450
40 Copper Alloys Bronze And Non Leaded Copper 100 200-450
19 Annealed (iron based) 200 30-50
20 Aged (iron based) 280 20-50

S(M)
High Temperature
21 Alloys Annealed (nickel or cobalt based) 250 20-50
Heat Resistant 22 Aged (nickel or cobalt based) 350 20-50
Material
23 Pure 99.5 Ti 400Rm 30-50
Titanium Alloys
24 α+β Alloys 1050Rm 30-70

H(K) 25

Hardened Material 26
Extra Hard Steel Hardened & Tempered
45-50HRc

51-55HRc
20-40

15-30

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Complete Range of Turning Solutions I n n o v a t i v e G r o o v i n g & Tu r n i n g S o l u t i o n s

221-01614
METRIC EE
VARGUS Ltd. mrktg@vargus.com www.vargus.com 01/2017
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