Useful indexable tool uses unused insert edges.

[armalites]

Saw these people at the NEC Classic Car Show so had a look at their website.

This holder allows you to use the unused corners on CCMT and CCGT inserts, anyone tried one?

http://www.jbcuttingtools.com/epage...oducts/"SCBCR 06"/SubProducts/"SCBCR 0606 06"

 

[knighty]

just watched a video by that abom guy on youtube

he did a short video about the tool holders he uses most after people asked questions... he recommended them for the exact reason or using the unused corners :-)

iirc he said that corner is better for rough stuff too

EDIT: found it

 

[grim_d]

Gloster also do these and up to a 16mm shank.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282062269123

 

[armalites]

Thanks grim, I didn't know about them, I go to Gloucester a few times a week.

 

[graffian]

I have one of those holders[picture on the you tube vid above] and use it to face.
I use CNMG tips mostly.