help on carbide inserts

[Dave38]

I just received the TCGT 32.52 inserts I ordered and just realized that my version of 3/8" is different then their's. I thought that the 3/8" measurement was from tip to tip and/or the size of the toolholder shank. I was wrong apparently. Can someone tell me the size holder I will need to order for these inserts? I'm thinking 1/2" shank, but don't want to assume incorrectly any more than I already have.
Thanks,
Dave

 

[BigDon]

Dave, go to http://www.toolmex.com/Products/BrowseResults.aspx?CatID=1334&Parent=1585|1779|1819|1334 and hit the technical notes under each cutter and it will give you dimensions so maybe you can match up what you have and then you can see what size you would need.

 

[BigDon]

Oops, sorry! Your looking for the holder. Same site has holders and you can do the same thing. They will show you what holders work with what inserts. A lot of those size inserts work with 3/4 shanks most of the time.

 

[whammo57]

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=282772&highlight=carbide+inserts

this post tells you everything you want to know

the good bits don't seem to be available for 1/4 tools

I use them and they are great......... I will never grind tool bit again.
Kim

 

[Dave38]

I think I found the holders...after searching and getting sticker shock on the price of a single holders, I found these which look like the TCGT32.52 fit. I'll ditch the inserts that come with it, or just use them for metal.
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-1-2-half-inch-shank-indexable-carbide-tool-set-39933.html
Dave

 

[Sport666]

Dave check this out, http://www.greenleafglobalsupport.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_-1_10246 Thanks Frank

 

[BigDon]

As far as I can tell those have the 32 size bits, so you should be good. I am pretty sure m and g interchange so swapping them out should be no problem.

 

[Dave38]

Well I just received my 5 piece set today from Harbor Freight and we have a winner. The inserts fit great. Thanks for all the input and help guys. Boy those inserts cut SOOOO great.:thumbup:
Dave

 

[ArizonaPete]

Well I just received my 5 piece set today from Harbor Freight and we have a winner. The inserts fit great. Thanks for all the input and help guys. Boy those inserts cut SOOOO great.:thumbup:
Dave

Those are the ones I bought too. They work really well for me but I only use them to trim tips. Glad you like them.

 

[Dave38]

Just to clarify, the inserts that come with the set are crap...the one's I sub'ed in are the nutz, TCGT32.52.
The holders are just as expected, a chunk of steel that holds the cutter.
DAve

 

[Renegade_56]

Just for future reference fella's,,,generally when carbide insert descriptions refer to sizes such as 1/4, 5/16, etc,,, they are refering to "inscribed circle", which is the largest circle you could fit onto the top surface of the entire insert, whether it be square, diamond, or triangular.

Hope this helps,,,,,,

 

[Dave38]

Just for future reference fella's,,,generally when carbide insert descriptions refer to sizes such as 1/4, 5/16, etc,,, they are refering to "inscribed circle", which is the largest circle you could fit onto the top surface of the entire insert, whether it be square, diamond, or triangular.

Hope this helps,,,,,,

Yeah, I found out the harder way... But it turned out ok
Thanks,
dave