- Turning Tools for Small Bores

Mini Tools
r e a di n g o o vin g
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Indexable inserts for threading and grooving in bores

as small as 6.1 mm diameter.

Micro Tools
r e a di n g Gr
o oving B o ri n g
Th

Solid carbide tools

for threading, grooving and boring
in bores as small as 3.2 mm diameter.
The Micro range includes both double-ended and single-ended
inserts and a selection of tool holders in various shank sizes.

Powerbore Tools B o ri n g

Indexable inserts
for precision boring of
holes as small as
4.6 mm diameter.

Turning Tools for Small Bores

Index
Threading Inserts MINIPRO
Partial Profile 60° 7
Partial Profile 55° 8
ISO Metric 9-10
American UN (UNC, UNF, UNEF, UNS) 11-12
Whitworth for BSW, BSP 13
BSP 14
NPT 15
NPTF 16
Trapez 17
American ACME 18
Stub ACME 18
UNJ 19
PG 19
Technical Data 20-22

Grooving Inserts MINIPRO

Square Grooving 25-27
Round Grooving 28
Face Grooving 29
Technical Data 30

Boring Inserts MINIPRO

CDOW 37
TDOW 37
WCOW 38
Micro Boring 33
Micro Copy 34
Micro Copy Long 34
Micro Chamfer 35
Micro Back Edge 35
Micro Boredrill 36
Technical Data 39

Toolholders MINIPRO
Micro 43-44
Mini 45-46
PowerBore Boring Bars 47-50

MINIPRO 3
 Min. Bore Diameter
The MiniPro Range by Diameter
From Ø3.2

Threading
Pitch [mm]

Pitch [TPI]
4.2
3.2
PowerBore
Micro
2.0 12/1

1.75 Mini L Mini 3 14/1 Boring

1.5 IC 6.0 18/1
1.25 Mini 3 20/1

Min. Bore Diameter

1.0 IC 4.0 24/1
0.75 36/1

0.5 40/1
Micro
0.4
0.3
3.2 6.0 7.3 9.3 13.0 8.0
Minimum Bore diameter [mm] Mini

3.2
Micro

Grooving

The MiniPro Range by Application

Micro Bore Drill Threading Micro Mini

Micro Long Nose

Micro Chamfer

Micro Face Grooving

Boring Micro Boring PowerBore

Mini RD Grooving Micro

Mini SQ Grooving Micro Micro Back Edge

Micro Copy

4 MINIPRO
Vardex Ordering Code System
Threading Inserts (not including Micro system)

4.0 K I R 0.5 ISO VTX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 - Insert size 2 - Insert style 3 - Type of Insert 4 - RH/LH Insert
4.0K -IC4.0 mm I - Internal R - Right Hand Insert
5L - IC5.0L mm L - Left Hand Insert
6.0 - IC6.0 mm K

L
IC

5 - Pitch 6 - Standard 7 - Carbide Grade

Full Profile - Pitch Range 60° - Partial Profile 60° UNJ - UNJ VHX, VKP, VBX, VTX
mm tpi 55° - Partial Profile 55° PG - Pg DIN 40430
0.5-2.0 32-14 ISO - ISO Metric
UN - American UN
W - Whitworth for BSW, BSP
Partial Profile - Pitch Range BSPT - British Standard Pipe Thread
mm tpi NPT - NPT
A 0.5 - 1.5 48 - 16 NPTF - NPTF
TR - Trapez DIN 103
ACME - ACME
STACME - Stub ACME

Micro Threading Inserts

3 S I R 0.5 ISO VMX 1- SIDE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Insert Dia. 2 - Insert style 3 - Type of Insert 4 - RH/LH Insert 5 - Pitch
3.0 - 3.0 mm S - Micro Insert I - Internal R - Right Hand Insert Full Profile - Pitch Range
4.0 - 4.0 mm L - Left Hand Insert mm tpi
6.0 - 6.0 mm 0.30-1.5 40-16
8.0 - 8.0 mm
6 - Standard Partial Profile - Pitch Range
10.0 - 10.0 mm
55° - Partial Profile 55° mm tpi
60° - Partial Profile 60° A 0.5 - 1.5 48 - 16
ISO - ISO Metric F 0.25 - 1.0 72 - 24
MJ - ISO 5855
NPT - NPT
NPTF - NPTF 7 - Carbide Grade 8 - Micro Ended
UN - American UN VMX 1- SIDE - Single Ended
W - British Standard Whitworth None - Double Ended

6 MINIPRO
 Internal
60°

Partial Profile 60º

External

Internal L

F
y
d r
L1
RH-Double Ended
L2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

d mm mm tpi RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended r L1 L2 L F Y mm Toolholder

3.0 0.5-1.0 48-24 3.0SIRF60...1-SIDE 3.0SIRF60... 0.05 16 43 50 1.46 0.9 3.3 SMC..-3.0
4.0 0.5-1.0 48-24 4.0SIRF60...1-SIDE 4.0SIRF60... 0.05 16 43 50 1.96 0.9 4.3 SMC..-4.0
6.0 0.5-1.5 48-16 6.0SIRA60...1-SIDE 6.0SIRA60... 0.05 16 43 50 2.50 0.9 6.0 SMC..-6.0

Internal
IC IC 5.0 L

r
L F F

Y r
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm mm tpi RH r Y F mm Toolholder

5.0L 0.5-1.5 48-16 5LIRA60... 0.05 0.9 4.65 8.0 .NVR 10.-5L

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L mm tpi RH r Y F mm Toolholder

4.0 6 0.5-1.25 48-20 4.0KIRA60... 0.05 0.6 3.7 6.35 .NVR.5-4.0K
6.0 10 0.5-1.5 48-16 6.0IRA60... 0.05 0.9 5.3 10.0 .NVR 1..-6.0

Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0SILA60...1-SIDE) 7
MINIPRO
 Internal
55°

Partial Profile 55º

External

Internal L

F
y
d r
L1
RH-Double Ended
L2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

dmm mm tpi RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended r L1 L2 L F Y mm Toolholder

3.0 0.5-1.0 48-24 3.0SIRF55...1-SIDE 3.0SIRF55... 0.05 16 43 50 1.46 0.9 3.3 SMC..-3.0
4.0 0.5-1.0 48-24 4.0SIRF55...1-SIDE 4.0SIRF55... 0.05 16 43 50 1.96 0.9 4.3 SMC..-4.0
6.0 0.5-1.5 48-16 6.0SIRA55...1-SIDE 6.0SIRA55... 0.05 16 43 50 2.50 0.9 6.0 SMC..-6.0

Internal
IC IC 5.0 L

r
L F F

Y r
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm mm tpi RH r Y F mm Toolholder

5.0L 0.5-1.5 48-16 5LIRA55... 0.05 0.9 4.65 8.0 .NVR 10.-5L

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L mm tpi RH r Y F mm Toolholder

4.0 6 0.5-1.25 48-20 4.0KIRA55... 0.05 0.6 3.8 6.45 .NVR.5-4.0K
6.0 10 0.5-1.5 48-16 6.0IRA55... 0.05 0.9 5.3 10.0 .NVR 1..-6.0

8 MINIPRO Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0SILA55...1-SIDE)
 Defined by:
Internal
R262 (DIN 13) 1/4P

ISO Metric
60°

Tolerance class:
h
6g/6H
1/8P External

Internal L

F
y
d
L1

RH-Double Ended

L2

L1

RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

dmm mm RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L1 L2 L F Y h min mm Toolholder

0.3 3.0SIR0.3ISO...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.3ISO... 16 43 50 1.31 0.20 0.10 3.2

0.4 3.0SIR0.4ISO...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.4ISO... 16 43 50 1.31 0.35 0.22 3.2
0.5 3.0SIR0.5ISO...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.5ISO... 16 43 50 1.31 0.40 0.29 3.2
3.0 0.6 3.0SIR0.6ISO...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.6ISO... 16 43 50 1.34 0.60 0.35 3.2 SMC..-3.0
0.7 3.0SIR0.7ISO...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.7ISO... 16 43 50 1.43 0.60 0.40 3.3
0.75 3.0SIR0.75ISO...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.75ISO... 16 43 50 1.45 0.60 0.43 3.3
0.8 3.0SIR0.8ISO...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.8ISO... 16 43 50 1.46 0.60 0.46 3.3
0.4 4.0SIR0.4ISO...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.4ISO... 16 43 50 1.65 0.35 0.22 4.0
0.5 4.0SIR0.5ISO...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.5ISO... 16 43 50 1.65 0.40 0.29 4.0
0.6 4.0SIR0.6ISO...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.6ISO... 16 43 50 1.68 0.60 0.35 4.0
4.0 0.7 4.0SIR0.7ISO...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.7ISO... 16 43 50 1.77 0.60 0.40 4.1 SMC..-4.0
0.75 4.0SIR0.75ISO...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.75ISO... 16 43 50 1.81 0.60 0.43 4.2
0.8 4.0SIR0.8ISO...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.8ISO... 16 43 50 1.80 0.60 0.46 4.2
1.0 4.0SIR1.0ISO...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.0ISO... 16 43 50 1.96 0.90 0.58 4.3
0.5 6.0SIR0.5ISO...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.5ISO... 16 43 50 1.90 0.60 0.29 5.4
0.75 6.0SIR0.75ISO...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.75ISO... 16 43 50 2.06 0.60 0.43 5.6
6.0 1.0 6.0SIR1.0ISO...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.0ISO... 16 43 50 2.21 0.70 0.58 5.7 SMC..-6.0
1.25 6.0SIR1.25ISO...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.25ISO... 16 43 50 2.36 0.90 0.72 5.9
1.5 6.0SIR1.5ISO...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.5ISO... 16 43 50 2.50 1.00 0.87 6.0
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Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0SIL1.5ISO...1-SIDE) MINIPRO 9
 Defined by:
R262 (DIN 13) 1/4P Internal

ISO Metric
60°

(con’t) Tolerance class:

h
6g/6H
1/8P External

Internal
IC IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm mm RH hmin Y F mm Toolholder

0.5 5LIR0.5ISO... 0.29 0.6 3.75 7.3
0.75 5LIR0.75ISO... 0.43 0.6 3.91 7.5
1.0 5LIR1.0ISO... 0.58 0.7 4.06 7.7
5.0L 1.25 5LIR1.25ISO... 0.72 0.9 4.21 7.8 .NVR10.-5L
1.5 5LIR1.5ISO... 0.87 1.0 4.35 7.9
1.75 5LIR1.75ISO... 1.01 1.05 4.51 8.0
2.0 5LIR2.0ISO... 1.15 1.05 4.65 8.0

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L mm RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

0.5 4.0KIR0.5ISO... 0.29 0.5 3.4 6.05

0.75 4.0KIR0.75ISO... 0.43 0.5 3.5 6.15
4.0 6 .NVR5.-4.0K
1.0 4.0KIR1.0ISO... 0.58 0.6 3.6 6.25
1.25 4.0K1.25ISO... 0.72 0.6 3.7 6.35
0.5 6.0IR0.5ISO... 0.29 0.6 4.4
4.4 9.3
0.75 6.0IR0.75ISO... 0.43 0.6 4.6
4.6 9.5
1.0 6.0IR1.0ISO... 0.58 0.7 4.7
4.7 9.6
6.0 10 1.25 6.0IR1.25ISO... 0.72 0.9 4.9
4.9 9.8 .NVR1..-6.0
1.5 6.0IR1.5ISO... 0.87 1.0 5.0
5.0 9.9
1.75 6.0IR1.75ISO... 1.01 1.05 5.2
5.2 10.0
2.0 6.0IR2.0ISO... 1.15 1.05 5.3
5.3 10.0

Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0IL2.0ISO...)
10 MINIPRO
 Defined by:
ANSI B1.1:74 1/4P Internal

American UN
60°

Tolerance class:
h
2A/2B
1/8P External

Internal L

F
y
d
L1
RH-Double Ended
L2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro Thread
Insert dia. Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

dmm tpi RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L1 L2 L F Y h min mm Toolholder
40 3.0SIR40UN...1-SIDE 3.0SIR40UN... 16 43 50 1.35 0.60 0.37 3.2
SMC..-3.0
3.0 36 3.0SIR36UN...1-SIDE 3.0SIR36UN... 16 43 50 1.46 0.60 0.41 3.2
32 3.0SIR32UN...1-SIDE 3.0SIR32UN... 16 43 50 1.40 0.60 0.46 3.3
40 4.0SIR40UN...1-SIDE 4.0SIR40UN... 16 43 50 1.65 0.60 0.37 4.0
36 4.0SIR36UN...1-SIDE 4.0SIR36UN... 16 43 50 1.70 0.60 0.41 4.1
32 4.0SIR32UN...1-SIDE 4.0SIR32UN... 16 43 50 1.76 0.60 0.46 4.1 SMC..-4.0
4.0
28 4.0SIR28UN...1-SIDE 4.0SIR28UN... 16 43 50 1.83 0.65 0.52 4.2
27 4.0SIR27UN...1-SIDE 4.0SIR27UN... 16 43 50 1.85 0.75 0.54 4.2
24 4.0SIR24UN...1-SIDE 4.0SIR24UN... 16 43 50 1.93 0.75 0.61 4.3
32 6.0SIR32UN...1-SIDE 6.0SIR32UN... 16 43 50 2.01 0.60 0.46 5.5
28 6.0SIR28UN...1-SIDE 6.0SIR28UN... 16 43 50 2.08 0.65 0.52 5.6
27 6.0SIR27UN...1-SIDE 6.0SIR27UN... 16 43 50 2.10 0.75 0.54 5.6
SMC..-6.0
6.0 24 6.0SIR24UN...1-SIDE 6.0SIR24UN... 16 43 50 2.18 0.75 0.61 5.7
20 6.0SIR20UN...1-SIDE 6.0SIR20UN... 16 43 50 2.30 0.90 0.73 5.8
18 6.0SIR18UN...1-SIDE 6.0SIR18UN... 16 43 50 2.39 1.00 0.81 5.9
16 6.0SIR16UN...1-SIDE 6.0SIR16UN... 16 43 50 2.50 1.05 0.92 6.0
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Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0SIL16UN...1-SIDE) MINIPRO 11
 Defined by:
ANSI B1.1:74 1/4P Internal

American UN
60°

(con’t) Tolerance class:

h
2A/2B
1/8P External

Internal
IC IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

32 5LIR32UN... 0.46 0.6 3.92 7.5

28 5LIR28UN... 0.52 0.65 3.99 7.6
24 5LIR24UN... 0.61 0.75 4.09 7.7
5.0L 20 5LIR20UN... 0.73 0.9 4.21 7.8 .NVR10.-5L
18 5LIR18UN... 0.81 1.0 4.30 7.9
16 5LIR16UN... 0.92 1.05 4.41 8.0
14 5LIR14UN... 1.05 1.05 4.54 8.0

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

32 4.0KIR32UN... 0.46 0.5 3.50 6.15
28 4.0KIR28UN... 0.52 0.6 3.50 6.15
4.0 6 24 4.0KIR24UN... 0.61 0.6 3.60 6.25 .NVR.5-4.0K
20 4.0KIR20UN... 0.73 0.6 3.70 6.35
18 4.0KIR18UN... 0.81 0.7 3.70 6.35
32 6.0IR32UN... 0.46 0.6 4.60 9.5
28 6.0IR28UN... 0.52 0.65 4.70 9.6
24 6.0IR24UN... 0.61 0.75 4.80 9.7
6.0 10 20 6.0IR20UN... 0.73 0.9 4.90 9.8 .NVR1..-6.0
18 6.0IR18UN... 0.81 1.0 5.00 9.9
16 6.0IR16UN... 0.92 1.05 5.10 10.0
14 6.0IR14UN... 1.05 1.05 5.20 10.0

Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 5LIL14UN...)
12 MINIPRO
 Defined by:
B.S.84:1956, R 0.137P
DIN 259, 55°

Whitworth for BSW, BSP ISO228/1:1982

h
Tolerance class: R 0.137P
Medium Class A

Internal L

F
y
d
L1
RH-Double Ended
L2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

dmm tpi RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L1 L2 L F Y h min mm Toolholder
28 4.0SIR28W...1-SIDE 4.0SIR28W... 16 43 50 1.86 0.65 0.58 4.2
4.0 26 4.0SIR26W...1-SIDE 4.0SIR26W... 16 43 50 1.93 0.75 0.63 4.2 SMC..-4.0
24 4.0SIR24W...1-SIDE 4.0SIR24W... 16 43 50 1.96 0.75 0.68 4.3
28 6.0SIR28W...1-SIDE 6.0SIR28W... 16 43 50 2.50 0.65 0.58 6.0
26 6.0SIR26W...1-SIDE 6.0SIR26W... 16 43 50 2.50 0.75 0.63 6.0
24 6.0SIR24W...1-SIDE 6.0SIR24W... 16 43 50 2.50 0.75 0.68 6.0
6.0 SMC..-6.0
22 6.0SIR22W...1-SIDE 6.0SIR22W... 16 43 50 2.50 0.90 0.74 6.0
20 6.0SIR20W...1-SIDE 6.0SIR20W... 16 43 50 2.50 0.90 0.81 6.0
19 6.0SIR19W...1-SIDE 6.0SIR19W... 16 43 50 2.50 0.95 0.86 6.0

Internal IC IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

28 5LIR28W... 0.58 0.7 4.05 7.6

5.0L 19 5LIR19W... 0.86 1.0 4.35 7.9 .NVR 10. -5L
14 5LIR14W... 1.16 1.1 4.68 8.0
Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

26 4.0KIR26W... 0.63 0.6 3.6 6.25

22 4.0KIR22W... 0.74 0.6 3.7 6.35
4.0 6 .NVR.5-4.0K
20 4.0KIR20W... 0.81 0.7 3.7 6.35
18 4.0KIR18W... 0.90 0.7 3.7 6.35
28 6.0IR28W... 0.58 0.7 4.7 9.6
6.0 10 19 6.0IR19W... 0.86 1.0 5.0 9.9 .NVR1..-6.0
14 6.0IR14W... 1.16 1.1 5.3 10.0
Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0SIL19W...)
MINIPRO 13
 Defined by: R0.137P Internal

BSPT
B.S. 21:1985 27.5° 27.5°

Tolerance class: h
Standard BSPT 1 ° 47' R
90 °
External

Internal
IC IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

28 5LIR28BSPT... 0.58 0.6 4.05 7.6

5.0L 19 5LIR19BSPT... 0.86 0.9 4.35 7.9 .NVR 10. -5L
14 5LIR14BSPT... 1.16 1.2 4.68 8.0

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

4.0 6 28 4.0KIR28BSPT... 0.58 0.6 3.6 6.25 .NVR.5-4.0K
28 6.0IR28BSPT... 0.58 0.6 4.7 9.6
6.0 10 19 6.0IR19BSPT... 0.86 0.9 5.0 9.9 .NVR1..-6.0
14 6.0IR14BSPT... 1.16 1.2 5.3 10.0

14 MINIPRO Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0IL14BSPT...)
 Defined by:
30° 30°
USAS B2.1:1968

NPT
h

Tolerance class:
Standard NPT 1º47’
90°

Internal L

F
y
d r
L1
RH-Double Ended
L2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

dmm tpi RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L1 L2 L F Y h min mm Toolholder

27 6.0SIR27NPT...1-SIDE 6.0SIR27NPT... 16 43 50 2.50 1.00 0.66

6.0 6.0 SMC..-6.0
18 6.0SIR18NPT...1-SIDE 6.0SIR18NPT... 16 43 50 2.50 0.80 1.01

Internal IC IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

27 5LIR27NPT... 0.66 0.8 4.65

5.0L 18 5LIR18NPT... 1.01 1.0 4.65 8.0 .NVR 10. -5L
14 5LIR14NPT... 1.33 1.1 4.65

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

4.0 6 27 4.0KIR27NPT 0.66 0.6 3.7 6.35 .NVR.5-4.0K
27 6.0IR27NPT... 0.66 0.8 5.3
6.0 10 18 6.0IR18NPT... 1.01 1.0 5.3 10.0 .NVR1..-6.0
14 6.0IR14NPT... 1.33 1.1 5.3

Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0IL14NPT...) MINIPRO 15
 Defined by: Internal
30° 30°
ANSI B1.20.3-1976

NPTF Tolerance class: h

Class 2 1°47’
90°
External

Internal L

F
y
d r
L1
RH-Double Ended
L2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

dmm tpi RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L1 L2 L F Y h min mm Toolholder

27 6.0SIR27NPTF...1-SIDE 6.0SIR27NPTF... 16 43 50 0.64 0.80 0.80

6.0 6.0 .NVR 10. -5L
18 6.0SIR18NPTF...1-SIDE 6.0SIR18NPTF... 16 43 50 1.00 1.00 1.00

Internal
IC IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

27 5LIR27NPTF... 0.64 0.8 4.65

5.0L 18 5LIR18NPTF... 1.00 1.0 4.65 8.0 .NVR 10. -5L
14 5LIR14NPTF... 1.35 1.1 4.65

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

4.0 6 27 4.0KIR27NPTF... 0.64 0.6 3.6 6.25 .NVR.5-4.0K

27 6.0IR27NPTF... 0.64 0.8 5.3
6.0 10
18 6.0IR18NPTF... 1.00 1.0 5.3 10.0 .NVR1..-6.0
14 6.0IR14NPTF... 1.35 1.1 5.3

16 MINIPRO Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0IL14NPTF...)
 Defined by:
DIN 103 30 °

TRAPEZ Tolerance class:

h

7e/7H

Internal
IC IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm mm RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

1.5 5LIR1.5TR... 0.85 0.85 4.65

5.0L 8.0 .NVR10.-5L
2.0 5LIR2.0TR... 1.25 1.30 4.65

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L mm RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

1.5 6.0IR1.5TR... 0.85 0.85 5.3

6.0 10 10.0 .NVR1..-6.0
2.0 6.0IR2.0TR... 1.25 1.30 5.3

Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0IL2.0TR...)
MINIPRO 17
 Defined by:
ANSI B1.5:1988 29 °

American ACME Tolerance class:

h

3G

Internal
IC 6.0 IC 5.0 L

L
F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

5.0L 12 5LIR12ACME... 1.19 1.10 4.42 8.0 .NVR 10. -5L

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

6.0 10 12 6.0IR12ACME... 1.19 1.10 5.1 10.0 .NVR1..-6.0

Defined by:
ANSI B1.8:1988 Internal

Stub ACME
29°

h
Tolerance class:
2G
External

Internal
IC 6.0 IC 5.0 L

L
F F

Y
Y Mini-L
Mini-3

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

5.0L 12 5LIR12STACME... 0.76 1.2 4.42 8.0 .NVR 10. -5L

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

6.0 10 12 6.0IR12STACME... 0.76 1.2 5.1 10.0 .NVR1..-6.0

Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0IL12ACME...)
18 MINIPRO
 Defined by:
5/16P Internal
MIL-S-8879C
60°

UNJ Tolerance class:

h

3A/3B R max 0.18042P

Rmax 0.15011P External

Internal IC 6.0 IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

5.0L 20 5LIR20UNJ... 0.66 0.9 4.21 7.8 .NVR 10. -5L

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

6.0 10 20 6.0IR20UNJ... 0.66 0.9 4.9 9.8 .NVR1..-6.0

Defined by: Internal

R0.107P
DIN 40430 80°

Pg Tolerance class:
R0.107P
h

Standard
External

Internal
IC 6.0 IC 5.0 L

L F F

Y
Y
Mini-3 Mini-L

Mini-L
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

20 Pg7 5LIR20PG... 0.61 0.8 4.65
5.0L 8.0 .NVR10..-5L
18 Pg9/11/13.5/16 5LIR18PG... 0.67 0.9 4.65

Mini-3
Insert Size Pitch Ordering Code Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia.

ICmm L tpi RH h min Y F mm Toolholder

20 Pg7 6.0IR20PG... 0.61 0.8 5.3
6.0 10 10.0 .NVR1..-6.0
18 Pg9/11/13.5/16 6.0IR18PG... 0.67 0.9 5.3

Mini and Micro Left Handed tools, supplied by request (Example: 6.0IL20PG...)
MINIPRO 19
Thread Terminology
External Thread Major Diameter
External Thread
A thread on the external The largest diameter of a screw thread.
surface of a cylinder
screw or cone. Pitch Diameter
Major Ø
Pitch Ø On a straight thread, the diameter of an imaginary
Depth of Thread Minor Ø cylinder, the surface of which cuts the thread
The distance between crest and forms where the width of the thread and groove
root measured normal to the axis. are equal.
Thread
Pitch
Angle Minor Diameter
The smallest diameter of a screw thread.
Helix
Pitch Root
Angle

The distance between corresponding Crest

points on adjacent thread forms Helix Angle
measured parallel to the axis. This For a straight thread, where the lead of the thread
distance can be defined in millimeters and the pitch diameter circle circumference form
or by the tpi (threads per inch), which a right angled triangle, the helix angle is the angle
is the reciprocal of the pitch. opposite the lead.

Nominal Diameter Straight Thread

A thread formed on a cylinder.
The diameter from which the diameter
limits are derived by the application of Internal Thread
Taper Thread
deviation allowances and tolerances. A thread on the internal surface
of a cylinder or cone. A thread formed on a cone.

A thread which, A thread which,

when viewed Left-hand thread Right-hand thread when viewed
axially, winds in a axially, winds in a
counterclockwise clockwise and
and receding receding direction.
direction. All Threads are
left-hand threads always right-hand
are designated LH. unless otherwise
specified.

Insert Profile Styles

Partial Profile Full Profile Semi Full

The V partial profile insert cuts without The full profile insert will form a complete The semi profile insert will form a complete
topping the outer diameter of the thread. thread profile including the crest. For every thread including crest radius, but without
The same insert can be used for a range thread pitch and standard, a separate insert topping the outer diameter.
of different thread pitches which have a is required. Mainly used for trapezoidal profiles.
common thread angle.
Full Profile for Fine Pitches
The Helix Angle b

Helix Angle Lead

x Pitch Diameter

Lead
The full profile for fine pitches
The distance a threaded part moves axially, with
(0.25-0.45mm/80-52 TPI) will form a complete
respect to a fixed mating part, in one complete
thread. The topping of the outer diameter is
revolution. The lead is equal to the pitch multiplied
generated by second tooth.
by the number of thread starts.

20 MINIPRO
Calculating the Helix Angle
Flank Clearance Angle a
8°48' 8°48' 3°58' 3°58' 15° 1°53' 15°
Vardex toolholders are designed
to tilt the insert when seated in A-A a = arctan (tan Ø/2 x tand)
d
the toolholder (10° for external,
15° for internal tooling).
f Where: a - Flank clearance angle
60°, UN, ACME BUTTRESS INSERT This results in the differing flank a
A d - Tilt angle
ISO clearance angles, based on the Ø - Enclosed flank angle
A
geometry of insert. To ensure that the side of the insert cutting edge will not rub on
the workpiece, it is most important that the insert helix angle be correct - especially
in profiles with small enclosed flank angles. This correction is provided by Vardex
anvils.

b Calculating the Helix Angle b

The helix angle is calculated by the following formula:

b - Helix angle [ ° ]

b = arctan P x N
x P - Pitch [mm]
D
N - No. of starts
D D - Pitch diameter [mm]
Lead = P x N

P The helix angle can also be found from the diagram below.

Helix Angle Diagram

Pitch P* Pitch P*
[mm] [tpi]
5° 4° 3° b =2° b=1°
12
11 2.25
Special
10 2.5
Toolholders
9
3
8
3.5
7
6 4
4.5
5 5
4 6
7
3 9
2 11
14
1 18
24
Pitch diameter [mm]
0 b =0°
50 100 150 200

Thread Infead Methods

Radial Infeed Flank Infeed (modified) Alternate Flank Infeed
Radial infeed is Flank infeed is Use of the
the simplest and recommended in alternate flank
quickest method. the following cases: method is
The feed is · when the thread recommended
perpendicular to pitch is greater than especially in
the turning axis, 16 tpi., using the large pitches
and both flanks 1-3°
radial method, and for materials
of the insert perform the cutting operation. the effective cutting with long chips. This method divides the load
Radial infeed is recommended in 3 cases:
edge length is too large, resulting in chatter. equally on both flanks, resulting in equal wear
· when the pitch is smaller than 16 tpi
· for TRAPEZ and ACME. The radial method along the cutting edges. Alternate flank infeed
· for material with short chips
result in three cutting edges, making chip requires more complicated programming, and
· for work with hardened material
flow very difficult. is not available on all lathes.

MINIPRO 21
Recommended Grades and Cutting Speeds Vc [m/min]
Mini and Micro
Vc[m/min] Grades and
Hardness Coated Applications
Brinell VMX VKP/VBX VTX VHX
Material HB Micro Inserts Mini Inserts Mini Inserts Mini Inserts
VMX
Unalloyed steel Low carbon (C=0.1-0.25 %) 125 50-120 140-200 150-200 20-50
Medium carbon (C=0.25-0.55 %) 150 40-100 120-180 130-180 15-40
High carbon (C=0.55-0.85 %) 170 30-80 110-180 120-180 15-30
Low alloy steel Non hardened 180 50-70 100-155 110-155 20-45 General use carbide grade
(alloying elements < 5%) for Micro inserts.
Hardened 275 40-60 90-145 100-145 10-25
P TiN coated.
Hardened 350 30-50 80-135 90-135 10-25
High alloy steel Annealed 200 30-50 65-115 70-115
(alloying elements > 5%)
Hardened 325 25-40 50-100 60-100
VHX
Low alloy (alloying elements <5%) 200 30-50 30-50 30-50 25-50
Cast steel
High alloy (alloying elements >5%) 225 25-40 25-40 30-40 20-40
Stainless steel Non hardened 200 60-100 80-120 90-120
Feritic General use HSS grade
Hardened 330 40-60 55-95 60-95 for Mini inserts.
Stainless steel Austenitic 180 50-90 60-100 70-100 For machining at low
Austenitic Super austenitic 200 40-60 50-90 60-90 cutting speed.
TiN coated.
Stainless steel Non hardened 200 40-60 60-80 70-80
Cast feritic Hardened 330 30-50 45-65 50-65
VKP
M Stainless steel Austenitic 200 40-60 50-70 60-70
Cast austenitic Hardened 330 30-50 40-60 40-60

High temperature Annealed (Iron based) 200 25-45 25-45 30-45

alloys Aged (Iron based) 280 20-30 20-30 20-30 General use carbide
Annealed (Nickel or Cobalt based) 250 15-20 15-20 20-20 grade for Mini inserts.
TiN coated.
Aged (Nickel or Cobalt based) 350 10-15 10-15 10-15

Titanium alloys Pure 99.5 Ti 400Rm 60-100 60-100 70-100

VBX
a+b alloys 1050Rm 40-50 40-50 40-50

Extra hard steel Hardened & tempered 55HRc 20-40 20-40 20-40

Malleable Ferritic (short chips) 130 50-70 60-80 70-80

cast iron Pearlitic (long chips) 230 50-70 60-80 70-80 Carbide grade for IC 4.0.
Low tensile strength 180 50-70 60-80 70-80 For machining steel and
Grey cast iron
High tensile strength 260 40-60 40-70 40-70 for general use.
TiCN coated.
Feritic 160 50-70 60-80 70-80
Nodular SG iron
Pearlitic 260 60-80 70-90 80-90
K
non aging 60 100-300 80-240 90-240 30-60 VTX
Aluminium alloys
Wrought Aged 100 100-150 100-170 110-170 25-50
Cast 75 100-150 100-150 110-150 25-50
Aluminium alloys
Cast & aged 90 60-100 60-100 70-100 20-40
Carbide grade for IC 4.0.
Aluminium alloys Cast Si 13-22% 130 100-150 100-150 110-150 15-30
For machining stainless
Copper and Brass 90 60-100 80-200 90-200 15-35 steel. TiAlN coated.
copper alloys
Bronze and non leaded copper 100 60-100 80-200 90-200 15-35

Calculation of N [RPM] Number of Passes

1000 x Vc Pitch mm 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00
N=
pxD N D
N - Revolution Per Minute [RPM]
Vc - Cutting Speed [m/min] tpi 48 32 24 20 16 14 12

Vc = N x p x D
D - Workpiece Diameter [mm]
No. of passes
1000 Vc 6-9 6-11 6-12 8-14 9-15 11-18 11-18
(Micro&Mini)

22 MINIPRO
Vardex Ordering Code System
Grooving Inserts

5 L I R 1.1 - D472 - 1.3 VKP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 - Insert Size 2 - Insert Style 3 - Type of Insert 4 - RH / LH Insert

5.0 L - IC5.0L I - Internal R - Right Hand Insert
L L - Left Hand Insert

IC 5.0

5 - Groove Std. Width 6 - Profile Style 7 - Groove Standard 8 - Groove Depth 9 - Carbide Grade
0.8 - 1.39 (mm) C - Full profile DIN 472 Partial 0.7 - 1.5 (mm) VKP (for Mini)
DIN 7993 Partial VHX (for Mini)

Micro Grooving Inserts

4.0 S I R 0.7 A - D471/D472 - 1.4 VMX 1-Side

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 - Insert Dia. 2 - Insert Style 3 - Type of Insert 4 - RH / LH Insert 5 - Groove std. Width
3.0 - 3.0 mm S - Micro Insert I - Internal R - Right Hand Insert 0.9 - 2.15 (mm)
4.0 - 4.0 mm
6.0 - 6.0 mm
8.0 - 8.0 mm
10.0 - 10.0 mm

6 - Insert Length 7 - Groove Standard 8 - Groove Depth 9 - Carbide Grade 10 - Micro Ended
A- Axially DIN 471 0.5 - 1.5 (mm) VMX 1- Side - Single Ended
S- Short DIN 472 None - Double Ended
M- Medium DIN 7993
L- Long DIN 76SH, DIN76ST
DIN3770S, DIN3770S
DIN 471/472- Face Grooving

24 MINIPRO
 m

Square Groove

L
Internal
F B
W t
d
L1
RH-Double Ended
L2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro DiN 472

Groove Insert Ordering Code Groove Std. Dimensions mm
dimensions dia. Min.
Bore dia.
W t d mm RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended m (H13) L1 L2 L B F Holder
1.0 3.0SIR0.90S-D472-0.5...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.90S-D472-0.5... 0.90 9.0 36 36.0
1.0 3.0SIR0.90M-D472-0.5...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.90M-D472-0.5... 0.90 16.0 43 50.0
0.5 3.0 0.8 1.40 SMC..-3.0 3.2
1.2 3.0SIR1.10S-D472-0.5...1-SIDE 3.0SIR1.10S-D472-0.5... 1.10 9.0 36 36.0
1.2 3.0SIR1.10M-D472-0.5...1-SIDE 3.0SIR1.10M-D472-0.5... 1.10 16.0 43 50.0
1.0 4.0SIR0.90S-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.90S-D472-1.1... 0.90 9.0 36 36.0
1.0 4.0SIR0.90M-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.90M-D472-1.1... 0.90 16.0 43 50.0
1.0 4.0SIR0.90L-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.90L-D472-1.1... 0.90 21.0 50 60.0
1.2 4.0SIR1.10S-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.10S-D472-1.1... 1.10 9.0 36 36.0
1.2 4.0SIR1.10M-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.10M-D472-1.1... 1.10 16.0 43 50.0
1.2 4.0SIR1.10L-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.10L-D472-1.1... 1.10 21.0 50 60.0
1.1 4.0 1.4 1.90 SMC..-4.0 4.1
1.4 4.0SIR1.30S-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.30S-D472-1.1... 1.30 9.0 36 36.0
1.4 4.0SIR1.30M-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.30M-D472-1.1... 1.30 16.0 43 50.0
1.4 4.0SIR1.30L-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.30L-D472-1.1... 1.30 21.0 50 60.0
1.7 4.0SIR1.60S-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.60S-D472-1.1... 1.60 9.0 36 36.0
1.7 4.0SIR1.60M-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.60M-D472-1.1... 1.60 16.0 43 50.0
1.7 4.0SIR1.60L-D472-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.60L-D472-1.1... 1.60 21.0 50 60.0
1.0 6.0SIR0.90S-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.90S-D472-1.5... 0.90 9.0 36 36.0
1.0 6.0SIR0.90M-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.90M-D472-1.5... 0.90 16.0 43 50.0
1.0 6.0SIR0.90L-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.90L-D472-1.5... 0.90 21.0 50 60.0
1.2 6.0SIR1.10S-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.10S-D472-1.5... 1.10 9.0 36 36.0
1.2 6.0SIR1.10M-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.10M-D472-1.5... 1.10 16.0 43 50.0
1.2 6.0SIR1.10L-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.10L-D472-1.5... 1.10 21.0 50 60.0
1.4 6.0SIR1.30S-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.30S-D472-1.5... 1.30 9.0 36 36.0
1.4 6.0SIR1.30M-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.30M-D472-1.5... 1.30 16.0 43 50.0
1.4 1.5 6.0 6.0SIR1.30L-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.30L-D472-1.5... 1.30 21.0 50 60.0 1.8 2.90 SMC..-6.0 6.1
1.7 6.0SIR1.60S-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.60S-D472-1.5... 1.60 9.0 36 36.0
1.7 6.0SIR1.60M-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.60M-D472-1.5... 1.60 16.0 43 50.0
1.7 6.0SIR1.60L-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.60L-D472-1.5... 1.60 21.0 50 60.0
1.95 6.0SIR1.85S-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.85S-D472-1.5... 1.85 9.0 36 36.0
1.95 6.0SIR1.85M-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.85M-D472-1.5... 1.85 16.0 43 50.0
1.95 6.0SIR1.85L-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.85L-D472-1.5... 1.85 21.0 50 60.0
2.25 6.0SIR2.15S-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR2.15S-D472-1.5... 2.15 9.0 36 36.0
2.25 6.0SIR2.15M-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR2.15M-D472-1.5... 2.15 16.0 43 50.0
2.25 6.0SIR2.15L-D472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR2.15L-D472-1.5... 2.15 21.0 50 60.0
continued on next page

MINIPRO 25
 m

Square Groove (Cont’)

Internal L

F B
W t
IC 5.0 d
t L1
W RH-Double Ended
Mini-L
(Partial Profile) L2

L1

RH-Single Ended

Micro DiN 472 (con’t)

Groove Insert Ordering Code Groove Std. Dimensions mm
dimensions dia. Min.
W t d mm RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended m (H13) L1 L2 L B F Holder Bore dia.

1.2 2.0 8.0SIR1.10M-D472-2.0...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.10M-D472-2.0... 1.10 20 63 70 2.5

1.4 2.0 8.0SIR1.30M-D472-2.0...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.30M-D472-2.0... 1.30 20 63 70 2.5
3.9 SMC..-8.0 8.4
1.7 2.5 8.0SIR1.60M-D472-2.5...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.60M-D472-2.5... 1.60 20 63 70 3.0
0.95 2.5 8.0 8.0SIR1.85M-D472-2.5...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.85M-D472-2.5... 1.85 20 63 70 3.0
2.25 3.0 8.0SIR2.15M-D472-3.0...1-SIDE 8.0SIR2.15M-D472-3.0... 2.15 20 63 70 3.5
2.75 3.5 8.0SIR2.65M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 8.0SIR2.65M-D472-3.5... 2.65 20 63 70 4.0
3.3 3.5 8.0SIR3.15M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 8.0SIR3.15M-D472-3.5... 3.15 20 63 70 4.0
1.4 10.0SIR1.30M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.30M-D472-3.5... 1.30 25 71 80
1.7 10.0SIR1.60M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.60M-D472-3.5... 1.60 25 71 80
1.95 10.0SIR1.85M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.85M-D472-3.5... 1.85 25 71 80
2.25 10.0SIR2.15M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR2.15M-D472-3.5... 2.15 25 71 80
3.5 10.0 4.0 4.9 SMC..-10.0 10.4
2.75 10.0SIR2.65M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR2.65M-D472-3.5... 2.65 25 71 80
3.3 10.0SIR3.15M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR3.15M-D472-3.5... 3.15 25 71 80
4.3 10.0SIR4.15M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR4.15M-D472-3.5... 4.15 25 71 80
5.3 10.0SIR5.15M-D472-3.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR5.15M-D472-3.5... 5.15 25 71 80

Mini-L DiN 472 (Partial Profile)

Groove Insert Holder
dimensions size Ordering Code Groove Std. Min. Bore dia. (mm)

W t IC m (H13)
1.0 0.7 5LIR0.9-D472-0.7 0.9
1.2 1.0 5.0L 5LIR1.1-D472-1.0 1.1 8.0 .NVR10..-5L
1.4 1.5 5LIR1.3-D472-1.5 1.3

26 MINIPRO
 m

Square Groove (Cont’)

m

Internal L

F B
W t
d
L1

RH-Double Ended
L2

L1

RH-Single Ended

Micro DiN 3770

Groove Insert
dimensions dia. Ordering Code Groove Std. Dimensions mm Min.
W t m (H13) L1 L2 L Bore dia.
d mm RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended B F Holder
2.0 6.0SIR1.6S-D3770S-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.6S-D3770S-1.5... 1.6 9.0 36.0 36.0
2.0 1.5 6.0SIR1.6M-D3770S-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.6M-D3770S-1.5... 1.6 16.0 43.0 50.0 2.0 2.9
2.0 6.0SIR1.6L-D3770S-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.6L-D3770S-1.5... 1.6 21.0 50.0 60.0
6.0 SMC..-6.0 6.1
2.4 6.0SIR2.0S-D3770D-1.8...1-SIDE 6.0SIR2.0S-D3770D-1.8... 2.0 9.0 36.0 36.0
2.4 1.8 6.0SIR2.0M-D3770D-1.8...1-SIDE 6.0SIR2.0M-D3770D-1.8... 2.0 16.0 43.0 50.0 2.0 2.9
2.4 6.0SIR2.0L-D3770D-1.8...1-SIDE 6.0SIR2.0L-D3770D-1.8... 2.0 21.0 50.0 60.0

MINIPRO 27
 R

Round Groove

L
Internal R

F B t
R W
d L1
IC 5.0 L
t
RH-Double Ended

W
L2
Mini-L
(Partial Profile)
L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro (Partial Profile) DiN 7993

Groove Insert Ordering Code Groove Std. Dimensions mm
dimensions dia. Min.
W t d mm RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended B F Holder Bore dia.
R L1 L2 L
0.80 3.0SIR0.4S-D7993-0.6...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.4S-D7993-0.6... 0.40 9.0 36 36.0 0.8 1.4 SMC..-3.0 3.2
0.6 3.0
0.80 3.0SIR0.4M-D7993-0.6...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.4M-D7993-0.6... 0.40 16.0 43 50.0
0.80 4.0SIR0.4S-D7993-0.6...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.4S-D7993-0.6... 0.40 9.0 36 36.0
0.6 0.9
0.80 4.0SIR0.4M-D7993-0.6...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.4M-D7993-0.6... 0.40 16.0 43 50.0
0.80 4.0SIR0.4L-D7993-0.8...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.4L-D7993-0.8... 0.40 21.0 50 60.0
1.20 4.0SIR0.6S-D7993-0.8...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.6S-D7993-0.8... 0.60 9.0 36 36.0
0.8 1.1
1.20 4.0 4.0SIR0.6M-D7993-0.8...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.6M-D7993-0.8... 0.60 16.0 43 50.0 1.9 SMC..-4.0 4.1
1.20 4.0SIR0.6L-D7993-0.8...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.6L-D7993-0.8... 0.60 21.0 50 60.0
1.80 4.0SIR0.9S-D7993-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.9S-D7993-1.1... 0.90 9.0 36 36.0
1.80 1.1 4.0SIR0.9M-D7993-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.9M-D7993-1.1... 0.90 16.0 43 50.0 1.4
1.80 4.0SIR0.9L-D7993-1.1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.9L-D7993-1.1... 0.90 21.0 50 60.0
1.80 6.0SIR0.9S-D7993-1.1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.9S-D7993-1.1... 0.90 9.0 36 36.0
1.80 1.1 6.0SIR0.9M-D7993-1.1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.9M-D7993-1.1... 0.90 16.0 43 50.0 1.4
1.80 6.0SIR0.9L-D7993-1.1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.9L-D7993-1.1... 0.90 21.0 50 60.0
2.00 6.0SIR1.0S-D7993-1.2...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.0S-D7993-1.2... 1.00 9.0 36 36.0
2.00 1.2 6.0 6.0SIR1.0M-D7993-1.2...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.0M-D7993-1.2... 1.00 16.0 43 50.0 1.5 2.9 SMC..-6.0 6.1
2.00 6.0SIR1.0L-D7993-1.2...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.0L-D7993-1.2... 1.00 21.0 50 60.0
2.20 6.0SIR1.1S-D7993-1.3...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.1S-D7993-1.3... 1.10 9.0 36 36.0
2.20 1.3 6.0SIR1.1M-D7993-1.3...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.1M-D7993-1.3... 1.10 16.0 43 50.0 1.6
2.20 6.0SIR1.1L-D7993-1.3...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.1L-D7993-1.3... 1.10 21.0 50 60.0
1.80 8.0SIR0.9M-D7993-2.0...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.9M-D7993-2.0... 0.90 20.0 63 70.0
2.20 2.0 8.0 8.0SIR1.1M-D7993-2.0...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.1M-D7993-2.0... 1.10 20.0 63 70.0 2.5 3.9 SMC..-8.0 8.4
2.80 8.0SIR1.4M-D7993-2.0...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.4M-D7993-2.0... 1.40 20.0 63 70.0
2.80 10.0SIR1.4M-D7993-2.9...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.4M-D7993-2.9... 1.40 25.0 71 80.0
2.0 10.0 3.4 4.9 SMC..-10.0 10.4
3.60 10.0SIR1.8M-D7993-2.9...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.8M-D7993-2.9... 1.80 25.0 71 80.0

Mini-L (Partial Profile for Bores) DiN 7993

Groove Insert Dimensions mm Holder
dimensions size Ordering Code Minimum Bore dia (mm)

W t IC RH R
0.8 0.8 5LIR0.4-D7993-0.8 0.4
5.0L 8.0 .NVR10..-5L
1.2 1.0 5LIR0.6-D7993-1.0 0.6

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 m

Outer grv. Ø
Face Groove

grv. Ø
Inner
W
Internal
F

t d
L
RH-Double Ended

L2

RH-Single Ended

Micro (Partial Profile) DiN 471, DiN 472

Groove Insert Ordering Code Dimensions mm
dimensions dia. Groove Std. Inner Outer
t Groove Ø Groove Ø
W d mm RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended m (H13) L L2 F Sleeve
0.8 1.4 4.0SIR0.7A-D471/472-1.4...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.7A-D471/472-1.4... 0.70 3.50 5.00
0.9 1.5 4.0SIR0.8A-D471/472-1.5...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.8A-D471/472-1.5... 0.80 3.40 5.20
1.0 1.6 4.0SIR0.9A-D471/472-1.6...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.9A-D471/472-1.6... 0.90 3.30 5.30
4.0 50 43 1.40 SMC..-4.0
1.2 1.8 4.0SIR1.1A-D471/472-1.8...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.1A-D471/472-1.8... 1.10 3.10 5.50
1.4 2.0 4.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-2.0...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-2.0... 1.30 2.90 5.70
1.7 2.3 4.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3...1-SIDE 4.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3... 1.60 2.60 6.00
0.8 1.4 6.0SIR0.7A-D471/472-1.4...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.7A-D471/472-1.4... 0.70 5.50 7.00
0.9 1.5 6.0SIR0.8A-D471/472-1.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.8A-D471/472-1.5... 0.80 5.40 7.20
1.0 1.6 6.0SIR0.9A-D471/472-1.6...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.9A-D471/472-1.6... 0.90 5.30 7.30
1.2 1.8 6.0SIR1.1A-D471/472-1.8...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.1A-D471/472-1.8... 1.10 5.10 7.50
6.0 50 43 1.90 SMC..-6.0
1.4 2.0 6.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-2.0...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-2.0... 1.30 4.90 7.70
1.7 2.3 6.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3... 1.60 4.60 8.00
1.95 2.5 6.0SIR1.85A-D471/472-2.5...1-SIDE 6.0SIR1.85A-D471/472-2.5... 1.85 4.40 8.20
2.25 2.8 6.0SIR2.15A-D471/472-2.8...1-SIDE 6.0SIR2.15A-D471/472-2.8... 2.15 4.10 8.50
1.2 1.8 8.0SIR1.1A-D471/472-1.8...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.1A-D471/472-1.8... 1.10 8.06 10.44
1.4 2.0 8.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-2.0...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-2.0... 1.30 7.66 10.44
1.7 2.3 8.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3... 1.60 7.06 10.44
8.0 70 63 3.95 SMC..-8.0
1.95 2.5 8.0SIR1.85A-D471/472-2.5...1-SIDE 8.0SIR1.85A-D471/472-2.5... 1.85 6.56 10.44
2.25 2.8 8.0SIR2.15A-D471/472-2.8...1-SIDE 8.0SIR2.15A-D471/472-2.8... 2.15 5.96 10.44
2.75 3.3 8.0SIR2.65A-D471/472-3.3...1-SIDE 8.0SIR2.65A-D471/472-3.3... 2.65 4.96 10.44
1.4 1.8 10.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-1.8...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.3A-D471/472-1.8... 1.30 9.66 12.44
1.7 2.3 10.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.6A-D471/472-2.3... 1.60 9.06 12.44
1.95 2.5 10.0SIR1.85A-D471/472-2.5...1-SIDE 10.0SIR1.85A-D471/472-2.5... 1.85 8.56 12.44
2.25 2.8 10.0 10.0SIR2.15A-D471/472-2.8...1-SIDE 10.0SIR2.15A-D471/472-2.8... 2.15 80 71 4.95 SMC..-10.0 7.96 12.44
2.75 3.3 10.0SIR2.65A-D471/472-3.3...1-SIDE 10.0SIR2.65A-D471/472-3.3... 2.65 6.96 12.44
3.25 3.8 10.0SIR3.15A-D471/472-3.8...1-SIDE 10.0SIR3.15A-D471/472-3.8... 3.15 5.96 12.44
4.25 4.8 10.0SIR4.15A-D471/472-4.8...1-SIDE 10.0SIR4.15A-D471/472-4.8... 4.15 3.96 12.44

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Recommended Grades, Cutting Speeds Vc [m/min]
and Feed f [mm/rev]
Vc[m/min] Feed f [mm/rev]
Coated
Hardness Micro Mini Mini Laydown
Brinell Grooving Grooving Grooving & Mini Micro
Material HB VMX VKP VHX Grooving Grooving
Unalloyed steel Low carbon (C=0.1-0.25 %) 125 50-120 140-200 20-50 0.3 0.03
Medium carbon (C=0.25-0.55 %) 150 40-100 120-180 15-40 0.15 0.02
High carbon (C=0.55-0.85 %) 170 30-80 110-180 15-30 0.05 0.015
Low alloy steel Non hardened 180 50-70 100-155 20-45 0.25 0.02
(alloying elements<5%)
Hardened 275 40-60 90-145 10-25 0.1 0.015
P Hardened 350 30-50 80-135 10-25 0.05 0.01
High alloy steel Annealed 200 30-50 65-115 0.2 0.02
(alloying elements > 5%) Grades and
Hardened 325 25-40 50-100 0.05 0.01
Low alloy (alloying elements <5%) 200 30-50 30-50 25-50 0.2 0.02
Applications
Cast steel
High alloy (alloying elements >5%) 225 25-40 25-40 20-40 0.05 0.02
VMX
Stainless steel Non hardened 200 60-100 80-120 0.2 0.015
Feritic Hardened 330 40-60 55-95 0.05 0.01
Stainless steel Austenitic 180 50-90 60-100 0.2 0.015
Austenitic Super austenitic 200 40-60 50-90 0.05 0.015
Stainless steel Non hardened 200 40-60 60-80 0.2 0.02
Cast feritic Hardened 330 30-50 45-65 0.05 0.01 General use carbide
M Stainless steel Austenitic 200 40-60 50-70 0.2 0.02 grade for Micro inserts.
Cast austenitic Hardened 330 30-50 40-60 0.05 0.01 TiN coated.
High temperature Annealed (Iron based) 200 25-45 25-45 0.2 0.015
alloys Aged (Iron based) 280 20-30 20-30 0.05 0.01
Annealed (Nickel or Cobalt based) 250 15-20 15-20 0.05 0.015 VHX
Aged (Nickel or Cobalt based) 350 10-15 10-15 0.05 0.01
Titanium alloys Pure 99.5 Ti 400Rm 60-100 60-100 0.1 0.02
a+b alloys 1050Rm 40-50 40-50 0.05 0.02
Extra hard steel Hardened & tempered 55HRc 20-40 20-40 0.02 0.01 General use HSS grade
Ferritic (short chips) 130 50-70 60-80 0.2 0.02 for Mini inserts.
Malleable
cast iron Pearlitic (long chips)
For machining at low
230 50-71 60-80 0.15 0.01
cutting speed.
Low tensile strength 180 50-72 60-80 0.2 0.02
Grey cast iron TiN coated.
High tensile strength 260 40-60 40-70 0.1 0.015
Feritic 160 50-70 60-80 0.2 0.02
Nodular SG iron
Pearlitic 260 60-80 70-90 0.1 0.015
K VKP
Aluminium alloys non aging 60 100-300 80-240 30-60 0.4 0.03
Wrought Aged 100 100-150 100-170 25-50 0.1 0.03
Cast 75 100-150 100-150 25-50 0.25 0.03
Aluminium alloys
Cast & aged 90 60-100 60-100 20-40 0.15 0.03
Aluminium alloys Cast Si 13-22% 130 100-150 100-150 15-30 0.15 0.02 General use carbide
Copper and Brass 90 60-100 80-200 15-35 0.2 0.03 grade for Mini inserts.
copper alloys TiN coated.
Bronze and non leaded copper 100 60-100 80-200 15-35 0.15 0.03

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 Vardex Ordering Code System

PowerBore Inserts
T D 0 W 41 14 VTX
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 - Insert Shape 2 - Clearance Angle 3 - Tolerance Class 4 - Insert Type

C - Diamond 80 deg. C - 7 deg. 0 - Special Tolerance Class W - Hole + Countersink
D - 15 deg.

T - Triangle

W - Trigon 80 deg.

5 - Insert Dimension 6 - Corner Radius 7 - Carbide Grade

40-IC 0.156” - Thickness 1.02mm 11 - R 0.05 VTX
41-IC 0.160” - Thickness 1.19mm 12 - R 0.18
42-IC 0.156” - Thickness 1.57mm 13 - R 0.20
50-IC 0.187” - Thickness 2.44mm 14 - R 0.38

Micro Boring Inserts

6.0 S I R 0.2 M Bore 1 VMX 1-Side
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 - Insert Dia. 2 - Tool Group 3 - Type of Insert 4 - Hand of Insert 5 - Corner Radius
3.0 S - Solid Carbide I - Internal R - Right Hand Insert 0.2
4.0 L - Left Hand Insert
6.0
8.0
10.0

6 - Tool Length 7 - Tool Application 8 - Front Relief 9 - Carbide Grade 10 - Micro Ended
S - Short Bore 1 - With Relief VMX 1-Side - Single Ended
M - Medium Copy 0 - Without Relief None - Double Ended
L - Long Chamfer
Back
3527, 3537, 3547-Long Nose
BD-Bore Drill

32 MINIPRO
Boring
Internal
F
S d
R L1
L

RH-Double Ended

L1
L2
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Dimensions mm Holder
Min.
d mm RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended R L L1 L2 F S Bore dia.

3.0SIR0.1USBore-1...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.1USBore-1 0.1 36 6 36 1.22 0.40

3.0SIR0.1S-Bore-1...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.1S-Bore-1 0.1 36 9 36 1.22 0.40
3.0 SMC..-3.0 3.2
3.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1... 0.2 36 9 36 1.42 0.66
3.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1... 0.2 50 16 43 1.42 0.66
4.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1... 0.2 36 9 36 1.92 0.66
4.0 4.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1... 0.2 50 16 43 1.92 0.66 SMC..-4.0 4.2
4.0SIR0.2L-Bore-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2L-Bore-1... 0.2 60 21 50 1.92 0.66
6.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1... 0.2 36 9 36 2.92 0.77
6.0 6.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1... 0.2 50 16 43 2.92 0.77 SMC..-6.0 6.2
6.0SIR0.2L-Bore-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2L-Bore-1... 0.2 60 21 50 2.92 0.77
8.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1... 0.2 54 12 54 3.92 0.82
8.0 8.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1... 0.2 70 20 63 3.92 0.82 SMC..-8.0 8.2
8.0SIR0.2L -Bore-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2L -Bore-1... 0.2 86 28 70 3.92 0.82
10.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1...1-SIDE 10.0SIR0.2S-Bore-1... 0.2 60 15 60 4.92 1.00
10.0 10.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1...1-SIDE 10.0SIR0.2M-Bore-1... 0.2 80 25 71 4.92 1.00 SMC..-10.0 10.2
10.0SIR0.2L-Bore-1...1-SIDE 10.0SIR0.2L-Bore-1... 0.2 100 35 80 4.92 1.00

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 Copy
Internal F
25° R S d
L1
L
RH-Double Ended

L1
L2
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Dimensions mm Holder Min.
Bore dia.
d (mm) RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended R L L1 L2 F S
4.0SIR0.2S-Copy-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2S-Copy-1... 0.2 36 9 36 1.92 1.0
4.0SIR0.2M-Copy-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2M-Copy-1... 0.2 50 16 43 1.92 1.0 SMC..-4.0 4.2
4.0
4.0SIR0.2L-Copy-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2L-Copy-1... 0.2 60 21 50 1.92 1.0
6.0SIR0.2S-Copy-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2S-Copy-1... 0.2 36 9 36 2.92 1.3
6.0 6.0SIR0.2M-Copy-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2M-Copy-1... 0.2 50 16 43 2.92 1.3 SMC..-6.0 7.0
6.0SIR0.2L-Copy-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2L-Copy-1... 0.2 60 21 50 2.92 1.3

Copy (Long Nose)

Internal R 35°
min. bore

F
ød2

1.0
ød1 max. curve

S
r=0.2 d
L1
L
RH-Double Ended

C
max. chord length

L1
L2
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Ordering Code Dimensions mm Holder Max.Curve Min. Bore dia.

d (mm) RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L L1 L2 F S d1 d2

6.0SIR0.2S-3527-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2S-3527-1... 36 9 36 2.92 2.7
6.0 6.0SIR0.2M-3527-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2M-3527-1... 50 16 43 2.92 2.7 SMC...-6.0 12.3 6.9
6.0SIR0.2L-3527-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2L-3527-1... 60 21 50 2.92 2.7
8.0SIR0.2S-3537-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2S-3537-1... 54 12 54 3.92 3.7
8.0 8.0SIR0.2M-3537-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2M-3537-1... 70 20 63 3.92 3.7 SMC...-8.0 16.1 8.9
8.0SIR0.2L-3537-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2L-3537-1... 86 28 70 3.92 3.7
10.0SIR0.2S-3547-1...1-SIDE 10.0SIR0.2S-3547-1... 60 15 60 4.92 4.7
10.0 10.0SIR0.2M-3547-1...1-SIDE 10.0SIR0.2M-3547-1... 80 25 71 4.92 4.7 SMC...-10.0 20.2 10.8
10.0SIR0.2L-3547-1...1-SIDE 10.0SIR0.2L-3547-1... 100 35 80 4.92 4.7

Note:
1.Radius R can be calculated using formula R=(4S1 2 +C 2 )/8S
2.Chord length can be calculated using formula C=2 2S1 X R-S 2

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Chamfer
Internal
F
90° d
L1
L
RH-Double Ended

L1
S1
S L2
R
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Dimensions mm Holder
Min.
Bore dia.
d (mm) RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended R L L1 L2 F S1 S
4.0SIR0.2S-Chamfer-0...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2S-Chamfer-0... 0.2 36 9 36 1.92 1.0 0.40
4.0 4.0SIR0.2M-Chamfer-0...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2M-Chamfer-0... 0.2 50 16 43 1.92 1.0 0.40 SMC...-4.0 4.2
4.0SIR0.2L-Chamfer-0...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2L-Chamfer-0... 0.2 60 21 50 1.92 1.0 0.40
6.0SIR0.2S-Chamfer-0...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2S-Chamfer-0... 0.2 36 9 36 2.92 1.2 0.70
6.0 6.0SIR0.2M-Chamfer-0...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2M-Chamfer-0... 0.2 50 16 43 2.92 1.2 0.70 SMC...-6.0 7.0
6.0SIR0.2L-Chamfer-0...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2L-Chamfer-0... 0.2 60 21 50 2.92 1.2 0.70

Back Edge
Internal L

F
S S1
R0.2 W d L1

RH-Double Ended
A
L2

W1
min. width L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Ordering Code Dimensions mm Holder

d (mm) RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L L1 L2 A W W1 F S S1

3.0SIR0.2S-Back-1...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.2S-Back-1... 36 9.0 36
3.0 3.42 1.5 1.81 1.42 0.8 0.6 SMC...-3.0
3.0SIR0.2M-Back-1...1-SIDE 3.0SIR0.2M-Back-1... 50 16.0 43
4.0SIR0.2S-Back-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2S-Back-1... 36 9.0 36
4.0 4.0SIR0.2M-Back-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2M-Back-1... 50 16.0 43 4.44 2.0 2.34 1.92 1.3 1.0 SMC...-4.0
4.0SIR0.2L-Back-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2L-Back-1... 60 21.0 50
6.0SIR0.2S-Back-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2S-Back-1... 36 9.0 36
6.0 6.0SIR0.2M-Back-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2M-Back-1... 50 16.0 43 6.44 2.0 2.46 2.92 1.9 1.6 SMC...-6.0
6.0SIR0.2L-Back-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2L-Back-1... 60 21.0 50

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Bore-Drill
Internal L

A
L1
d
RH-Double Ended
D hole

L2
R0.2

L1
RH-Single Ended

Micro
Insert dia. Ordering Code Dimensions mm Min. Bore dia Holder

d (mm) RH- Single Ended RH- Double Ended L L1 L2 A D

4.0 4.0SIR0.2M-BD-1...1-SIDE 4.0SIR0.2M-BD-1... 50 16 43 3.53 3.74 SMC...-4.0
6.0SIR0.2M-BD-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2M-BD-1... 50 16 43
6.0 5.20 5.80 SMC...-6.0
6.0SIR0.2L-BD-1...1-SIDE 6.0SIR0.2L-BD-1... 60 21 50
8.0SIR0.2S-BD-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2S-BD-1... 54 12 54
8.0 8.0SIR0.2M-BD-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2M-BD-1... 70 20 63 6.90 7.80 SMC...-8.0
8.0SIR0.2L-BD-1...1-SIDE 8.0SIR0.2L-BD-1... 86 28 70

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 Boring Indexable inserts

Internal
T

IC

15°
R

CD0W inserts for PowerBore boring bar

PowerBore CD0W Inserts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions [mm]
Insert Screw
IC R T
CD0W4011... 0.05 1.02
.156” CD0W4012... 0.18 1.02 VS01
CD0W4014... 0.38 1.02

Internal
T
IC

15°
R

TD0W inserts for PowerBore boring bar

PowerBore TD0W Inserts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions [mm]
Insert Screw
IC R T
TD0W4111... 0.05 1.19
.160” TD0W4112... 0.18 1.19 VS01, VS40
TD0W4114... 0.38 1.19

For PowerBore holders, see pages 47-50

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Boring Indexable inserts (Cont’)

Internal
T
IC

7°
R

WC0W inserts for PowerBore boring bar

PowerBore WC0W Inserts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm
Insert Screw
IC R T
WC0W4213... 0.20 1.57
.156” VS40
WC0W4214... 0.38 1.57

Internal
T
IC

7°
R

WC0W inserts for PowerBore boring bar

PowerBore WC0W Inserts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm
Insert Screw
IC R T
WC0W5013... 0.20 2.44
.187” VS41
WC0W5014... 0.38 2.44

For PowerBore holders, see pages 47-50

38 MINIPRO
Recommended Grades,
Cutting Speeds Vc [m/min], Feed f [mm/rev] and Max Depth [mm]
Vc[m/min] Feed Max. depth
Coated f [mm/rev] [mm]
Hardness PowerBore Micro PowerBore Micro PowerBore Micro
Brinell
Material HB VTX VMX CD0W TD0W WD0W
Unalloyed steel Low carbon (C=0.1-0.25 %) 125 115-190 50-120 0.25 0.055 0.5 0.45 0.6 0.4
Medium carbon (C=0.25-0.55 %) 150 100-175 40-100 0.2 0.04 0.5 0.45 0.6 0.4
High carbon (C=0.55-0.85 %) 170 90-165 30-80 0.15 0.03 0.5 0.45 0.6 0.4
Low alloy steel Non hardened 180 85-145 50-70 0.2 0.04 0.4 0.35 0.5 0.3
(alloying elements<5%) Hardened 275 75-140 40-60 0.15 0.04 0.4 0.35 0.5 0.3
P Hardened 350 70-135 30-50 0.1 0.03 0.4 0.35 0.5 0.3
High alloy steel Annealed 200 70-110 30-50 0.1 0.04 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15
(alloying elements > 5%) Hardened
325 50-100 25-40 0.05 0.03 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15
Low alloy (alloying elements <5%) 200 75-140 30-50 0.25 0.04 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15
Cast steel
High alloy (alloying elements >5%) 225 60-120 25-40 0.1 0.04 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15

Stainless steel Non hardened 200 70-130 60-100 0.2 0.04 0.25 0.22 0.5 0.2
Feritic Hardened 330 60-115 40-60 0.08 0.03 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15

Stainless steel Austenitic 180 90-140 50-90 0.2 0.04 0.25 0.22 0.5 0.2
Austenitic Super austenitic 200 40-110 40-60 0.08 0.04 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15

Stainless steel Non hardened 200 90-120 40-60 0.2 0.04 0.25 0.22 0.5 0.2
Cast feritic Hardened 330 65-110 30-50 0.08 0.03 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15
M Stainless steel Austenitic 200 85-110 40-60 0.2 0.04 0.25 0.22 0.5 0.2
Cast austenitic Hardened 330 60-100 30-50 0.08 0.03 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15

High temperature Annealed (Iron based) 200 45-60 25-45 0.2 0.04 0.25 0.22 0.5 0.2
alloys Aged (Iron based) 280 30-50 20-30 0.08 0.03 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15
Annealed (Nickel or Cobalt based) 250 20-30 15-20 0.08 0.015 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15
Aged (Nickel or Cobalt based) 350 15-25 10-15 0.05 0.01 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15

Titanium alloys Pure 99.5 Ti 400Rm 140-170 60-100 0.05 0.02 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15
a+b alloys 1050Rm 50-70 40-50 0.05 0.02 0.2 0.18 0.4 0.15

Extra hard steel Hardened & tempered 55HRc 45-60 20-40 0.02 0.01 0.1 0.05 0.2 0.05

Malleable Ferritic (short chips) 130 70-160 50-70 0.15 0.02 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.25
cast iron Pearlitic (long chips) 230 60-145 50-70 0.1 0.01 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.25
Low tensile strength 180 70-130 50-72 0.15 0.02 0.5 0.45 0.6 0.4
Grey cast iron
High tensile strength 260 60-115 40-60 0.1 0.015 0.5 0.45 0.6 0.4
Feritic 160 125-160 50-70 0.15 0.02 0.5 0.45 0.6 0.4
Nodular SG iron
Pearlitic 260 90-120 60-80 0.1 0.015 0.5 0.45 0.6 0.4
K
Non aging 60 100-365 100-300 0.3 0.03 0.76 0.63 1.0 0.5
Aluminium alloys
Wrought Aged 100 80-220 100-150 0.2 0.03 0.76 0.63 1.0 0.5
Cast 75 200-400 100-150 0.3 0.03 0.76 0.63 1.0 0.5
Aluminium alloys
Cast & aged 90 200-280 60-100 0.2 0.03 0.76 0.63 1.0 0.5
Aluminium alloys Cast Si 13-22% 130 60-180 100-150 0.3 0.02 0.76 0.63 1.0 0.5
Copper and Brass 90 80-225 60-100 0.3 0.03 0.76 0.63 1.0 0.5
copper alloys
Bronze and non leaded copper 100 80-255 60-100 0.2 0.03 0.76 0.63 1.0 0.5

Grades and Applications

Grade Application Sample
General use carbide grade.
VTX A tough sub-micron substrate with TiAlN coating. Provides
good fracture toughness and excellent wear resistance.

VMX General use carbide grade for Micro inserts. TiN coated

MINIPRO 39
40 MINIPRO
Vardex Ordering Code System

Micro & Adjustable Toolholders (Sleeves)

S M C 16 - 3
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Holder Shape 2 - Holder Type 3 - Cooling 4 - Holder Dia. 5 - Holder Bore Size
S - Sleeve V - Adjustable Holders C - Coolant Channel 10, 12, 16, 20 Micro Size
for Mini 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
M - Micro Adjustable Holders (for Mini)
6.2
8

Mini Toolholders

B N VR 10 M - 5.0 L
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 - Shank Type 2 - Anvil 3 - Tool Type 5 - Shank Dia 6 - Holder Length
B - Anti Vibration System N - No Anvil required VR - Internal Round Shank 10, 12 U - Ultra Short
C - Carbide Shank 6.2 (Mini Adjust) S - Short
S - Mini Holders 4 - Cooling 8.0 (Mini Adjust) M - Medium
L - Long
C - Coolant Channel
T - Adjustable

7 - Insert Size 8 - Insert Style 9 - RH / LH Holder

4.0 - IC4.0 None - Right Hand
5 - IC5.0L LH - Left Hand
6.0 - IC6.0 K L

PowerBore Boring Bars

C 05 D T J 5
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Shank Style 2 - Shank Dia. 3 - Bar Dia. [D1] 4 - Insert Shape 5 - Holder Length [L2]
C - Carbide 04 - 4.0 mm A- 4.2 C - Diamond 80 Deg. A- 57
S - Steel 05 - 5.0 mm B- 4.6 C- 64
06 - 6.0 mm C- 4.8 D- 70
08 - 8.0 mm D- 5.0 T - Triangle E- 76
10 - 10.0 mm E- 5.2 G- 89
12 - 12.0 mm F- 6.0 J- 102
G- 6.4 W- Trigon 80 Deg. P- 152
H- 7.9
J- 8.0

6 - Front Relief Angle

0, 5, 7

42 MINIPRO
Internal Toolholders

Double Ended
I
d

L1
D
L0
Single Ended

L1

Clamping Screw x 3 Location Screw Coolant Adaptor *

Micro Spare Parts

Micro Coolant Adaptor Location Screw Clamping Screw x 3
Insert Dia. Ordering Code Dimensions

d (mm) D I Screw Key Screw Key

SMC10-3.0 10 -
80
SMC12-3.0 12 - see next
3.0 page K4.0 M4X0.7X4.0 K2.0
SMC16-3.0 16 G1/4A
95
SMC20-3.0 20 G1/4A
SMC10-4.0 10 -
80
SMC12-4.0 12 - see next
4.0 page K4.0 M4X0.7X4.0 K2.0
SMC16-4.0 16 G1/4A
95
SMC20-4.0 20 G1/4A
SMC12-6.0 12 80 -
see next
6.0 SMC16-6.0 16 G1/4A page K4.0 M4X0.7X4.0 K2.0
95
SMC20-6.0 20 G1/4A
SMC16-8.0 16 G1/4A see next
8.0 95 page
K4.0 M6X1.0X5.0 K3.0
SMC20-8.0 20 G1/4A
SMC16-10.0 16 G1/4A see next
10.0 95 K4.0 M6X1.0X5.0 K3.0
page
SMC20-10.0 20 G1/4A

* Coolant Adaptor is optional

NOTE: All Micro holders can hold any single-ended or double-ended insert.

MINIPRO 43
Internal Toolholders

Double Ended
Single Ended I
d

L1 L1
L0

Location Screw Location Screw

Micro Toolholders - Location Screws

Micro M
Toolholder Dimensions mm Location Screw
Insert Dia.
d [mm] l L1 L0 Single Ended M Double Ended M
SMC10-3.0 80 9 - Short 89 4GISM8X28 28
4GISM8X28 28
SMC12-3.0 80 16 - Medium 96 4GISM8X21 21
3
SMC16-3.0 95 9 - Short 104 4GISM8X49 49
4GISM8X49 49
SMC20-3.0 95 16 - Medium 111 4GISM8X42 42
80 9 - Short 89 4GISM8X28 28
SMC10-4.0
SMC12-4.0 80 16 - Medium 96 4GISM8X28 28 4GISM8X21 21
80 21 - Long 101 4GISM8X16 16
4
95 9 - Short 104 4GISM8X49 49
SMC16-4.0
SMC20-4.0 95 16 - Medium 111 4GISM8X49 49 4GISM8X42 42
95 21 - Long 116 4GISM8X37 37
80 9 - Short 89 4GISM8X28 28
SMC12-6.0 80 16 - Medium 96 4GISM8X28 28 4GISM8X21 21
80 21 - Long 101 4GISM8X16 16
6
95 9 - Short 104 4GISM8X49 49
SMC16-6.0
SMC20-6.0 95 16 - Medium 111 4GISM8X49 49 4GISM8X42 42
95 21 - Long 116 4GISM8X37 37
95 12 - Short 107 4GISM8X33 33
SMC16-8.0
8 SMC20-8.0 95 20 - Medium 115 4GISM8X33 33 4GISM8X25 25
95 28 - Long 123 4GISM8X17 17
95 15 - Short 110 4GISM8X30 30
SMC16-10.0
10 95 25 - Medium 120 4GISM8X30 30 4GISM8X20 20
SMC20-10.0
95 35 - Long 130 4GISM8X10 10

* Every toolholder package contains the full range of location screws needed.

44 MINIPRO
 Internal Toolholders

D1

D
A

L1
L

Mini-L Spare Parts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm Anti-Vibration System

IC A L L1 D D1 Insert Screw Torx Key

SNVR 10U-5L 9.4 81 16 10 6.2 No

BNVR 10S-5L 9.4 87 22 10 6.2 Yes
5.0L SN5LT K5LT
BNVR 10M-5L 9.4 97 31 10 6.2 Yes
BNVR 10L-5L 9.4 109 43 10 6.2 Yes

Internal Toolholders

D1
D

L1 L

Mini-L-Adjustable Spare Parts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm

IC Sleeve Holder A L L1 D D1 Insert Screw Torx Key for Insert Screw Holder Screw x 3 Key for Holder Screw

5.0L SV16-6.2 BNVR6.2T-5L 15.6 100 8-44 16 6.2 SN5LT K5LT S4.0 K4.0

The above toolholders have 2.5 helix angle. MINIPRO 45

 Internal Toolholders

ted
p lan
e Im
bid
Car D1

D
A
ha nk
eS
bid L1
Car L

Mini-3 Spare Parts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm Anti-Vibration System

IC A L L1 D D1 Insert Screw Torx Key

CNVRC 5-4.0K 5.2 100 26 6 5.1 Carbide Shank
4.0 SN4MT K6MT
SNVR 5-4.0K 11.0 100 12 12 5.1 No
SNVR 12U-6.0 11.4 82 16 12 8 No
BNVR 10S-6.0 9.4 89 22 10 8 Carbide Implanted
6.0 SN6MT K6MT
BNVR 10M-6.0 9.4 98 31 10 8 Carbide Implanted
BNVR 10L-6.0 9.4 110 43 10 8 Carbide Implanted

Internal Toolholders

D1
D

L1 L

Mini-3-Adjustable Spare Parts

Insert Size Ordering Code Dimensions mm

IC Sleeve Holder A L L1 D D1 Insert Screw Torx Key for Insert Screw Holder Screw x 3 Key for Holder Screw

6.0 SV16-8.0 BNVR8.0T-6.0 15.6 100 8-56 16 8 SN6MT K6MT S4.0 K4.0

46 MINIPRO The above toolholders have 2.5 helix angle.

 PowerBore Boring Bars for CDOW Inserts
D1 A* Alloy Steel or Carbide Shank

L1
M L2
Alloy Steel Oversize Shank
D1 A*

M L1
L2

Alloy Steel Shanks - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D D1 M L2 L1

angle shank dia bar dia min.bore overall length bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S05-ACC--7 7º 5.0 4.2 4.6 64

12
S05-BCC--5 5º 5.0 4.6 5.3 64
5.0
S05-DCC--5 5º 5.0 5.0 6.1 64 CD0W VS01 VT51
S05-DCC--0 0º 5.0 5.0 6.4 64
D1=D
S06-FCE--5 5º 6.0 6.0 7.0 76
6.0
S06-FCE--0 0º 6.0 6.0 7.3 76

Solid Carbide Shank with Alloy Steel Head - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D D1 M L2 L1

angle shank dia bar dia min.bore overall length bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

4.0 C04-ACP--7 7º 4.0 4.2 4.6 152

12
C05-CCJ--5 5º 5.0 4.8 5.5 102
5.0 C05-DCJ--5 5º 5.0 5.0 6.1 102 CD0W VS01 VT51
C05-DCJ--0 0º 5.0 5.0 6.5 102
D1=D
C06-FCJ--5 5º 6.0 6.0 7.0 102
6.0
C06-FCJ--0 0º 6.0 6.0 7.3 102

Alloy Steel Shanks - Oversize Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D D1 M L2 L1

angle shank dia bar dia min.bore overall length bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S08-BCA--5 5º 8.0 4.6 5.5 57

S08-ECA--5 5º 8.0 5.2 5.8 57 25
8.0 S08-ECA--0 0º 8.0 5.2 6.2 57 CD0W VS01 VT51
S08-GCC--5 5º 8.0 6.4 7.4 64
32
S08-GCC--0 0º 8.0 6.4 7.6 64

* 5º angle for facing and through hole boring

* 0º angle for through hole boring and boring to a shoulder MINIPRO 47
PowerBore Boring Bars for TDOW Inserts
A* Alloy Steel or Carbide Shank
D1

M L2
Alloy Steel Oversize Shank
A*
D1

M L1
L2

Alloy Steel Shanks - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D = D1 M L2

angle bar dia min.bore overall length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S05-DTG--5 5º 5.0 7.1 89

5.0 VS01
S05-DTG--0 0º 5.0 7.1 89
S06-FTJ--5 5º 6.0 7.3 102
6.0 TD0W VT51
S06-FTJ--0 0º 6.0 7.3 102
VS40
S08-JTJ--5 5º 8.0 9.2 102
8.0
S08-JTJ--0 0º 8.0 9.2 102

Solid Carbide Shank with Alloy Steel Head - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D = D1 M L2

angle bar dia min.bore overall length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

C05-DTJ--5 5º 5.0 7.1 102

5.0 VS01
C05-DTJ--0 0º 5.0 7.1 102
C06-FTJ--5 5º 6.0 7.3 102
6.0 TD0W VT51
C06-FTJ--0 0º 6.0 7.3 102
VS40
C08-JTJ--5 5º 8.0 9.2 102
8.0
C08-JTJ--0 0º 8.0 9.2 102

Alloy Steel Shanks - Oversize Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D D1 M L2 L1

angle shank dia bar dia min.bore overall length bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S12-ETC--5 5º 12.0 5.2 6.9 64

25 VS01
S12-ETC--0 0º 12.0 5.2 6.9 64
S12-GTD--5 5º 12.0 6.4 7.6 70
12.0 32 TD0W VT51
S12-GTD--0 0º 12.0 6.4 7.6 70
VS40
S12-HTE--5 5º 12.0 7.9 9.1 76
38
S12-HTE--0 0º 12.0 7.9 9.1 76

48 MINIPRO * 5º angle for facing and through hole boring

* 0º angle for through hole boring and boring to a shoulder
 PowerBore Boring Bars for WCOW Inserts (4213, 4214)
A* Alloy Steel or Carbide Shank
D1

M L

Alloy Steel Oversize Shank

A*
D1

M L1
L2

Alloy Steel Shanks - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D = D1 M L

angle bar dia. min.bore bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S05-DWC--5 5º 5.0 6.1 64

5.0
S05-DWC--0 0º 5.0 6.4 64 WC0W4213
VS40 VT51
S06-FWJ--5 5º 6.0 7.0 102 WC0W4214
6.0
S06-FWJ--0 0º 6.0 7.3 102

Solid Carbide Shank with Alloy Steel Head - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D = D1 M L

angle bar dia. min.bore bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

C05-DWJ--5 5º 5.0 6.1 102

5.0
C05-DWJ--0 0º 5.0 6.4 102 WC0W4213
VS40 VT51
C06-FWJ--5 5º 6.0 7.0 102 WC0W4214
6.0
C06-FWJ--0 0º 6.0 7.3 102

Alloy Steel Shanks - Oversize Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D D1 M L2 L1

angle shank dia bar dia min.bore overall length bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S10-EWA--5 5º 10.0 5.2 5.8 57

13
S10-EWA--0 0º 10.0 5.2 6.2 57 WC0W4213
10.0 VS40 VT51
S10-GWC--5 5º 10.0 6.4 7.4 64 WC0W4214
19
S10-GWC--0 0º 10.0 6.4 7.6 64

* 5º angle for facing and through hole boring

* 0º angle for through hole boring and boring to a shoulder MINIPRO 49
PowerBore Boring Bars for WCOW Inserts (5013, 5014)
D1
A Alloy Steel or Carbide Shank

M L
Alloy Steel Oversize Shank
A
D1

M L1
L2

Alloy Steel Shanks - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D=D1 M L

angle bar dia min.bore bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S08-JWJ--5 5º 8.0 9.2 102 WCOW5013

8.0 VS41 VT51
S08-JWJ--0 0º 8.0 9.2 102 WCOW5014

Solid Carbide Shank with Alloy Steel Head - Standard Size Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D=D1 M L

angle bar dia min.bore bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

C08-JWJ--5 5º 8.0 9.2 102 WC0W5013

8.0 VS41 VT51
C08-JWJ--0 0º 8.0 9.2 102 WC0W5014

Alloy Steel Shanks - Oversize Spare Parts

Shank Ordering Code A D D1 M L2 L1

angle shank dia bar dia min.bore overall length bar length Insert Type Screw Torx Key

S10-HWE--5 5º 10.0 7.9 9.2 76 38 WC0W5013

10.0 VS41 VT51
S10-HWE--0 0º 10.0 7.9 9.2 76 38 WC0W5014

* 5º angle for facing and through hole boring

50 MINIPRO * 0º angle for through hole boring and boring to a shoulder
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