In the MU chip groove, 3D-optimized chip shaping elements ensure maximum chip control, relevant and important both for grooving and parting off as well as for grooving turning. In combination with the special stability of the cutting edge, caused among other things by coordinated and optimized macro and micro geometries, the MU chip grooves from ZCC Cutting Tools Europe offer an extra high degree of flexibility in use. With further minimized wear due to reduced surface contact as a result of optimized chip forming elements, MU chip grooves are suitable for machining a whole range of materials, from steel and stainless steel to cast iron and high-alloy materials.

Compared to the MM chip groove already established on the market, ZCC-Cutting Tools achieves in the new MU chip groove through the 3D-optimized chip shaping elements up to 20% more stable cutting edge with simultaneous minimization of the contact surface in the area of chip evacuation, which significantly reduces the temperature formation during chip development. Chip shaping was also taken into account in the development of the MU chip groove, as can be seen from the very good chip groove and good rolling and chip breaking behavior. Particularly in difficult applications, such as grooving and parting off in the heavily interrupted cut in 42CrMo4, a process-reliable tool life increase of 15% could be achieved here in practice. Translated with DeepL