Horn’s new sintered chip breaker geometry for grooving and parting off on sliding-head lathes. (Source: Horn)
1A chip breaker

New Chip Breaker geometry for grooving and parting off

Horn has introduced the 1A chip breaker geometry for its 274 carbide insert tool system, targeting grooving and parting-off operations on sliding-head lathes. Designed for reliable chip control, precise repeatability and economical production, the new geometry supports machining of small-diameter turned parts across a range of materials.

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Horn Supermini type 105 universal boring system with sintered GM chip-breaker geometry. (Source: Horn)
Mach 2026

New Horn cutting tools target chip control and process reliability

Horn used Mach 2026 to spotlight a broad wave of tooling developments aimed at more reliable chip control, greater rigidity and lower cost per edge. From sintered chip-breaker geometries in miniature inserts to new grooving and parting-off systems for deeper cuts, the latest additions show how tool design is being refined for process stability, surface quality and economic machining.

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Roemheld’s new B 1.8270 hydraulic workholding unit with patented kinematics. (Source: Roemheld)
Workholding

Compact hydraulic clamp for confined machining spaces

For manufacturers machining castings, dies, moulds and fixtures in confined areas, Roemheld has expanded its workholding portfolio with a compact hydraulic clamp. The new system is designed to deliver strong, repeatable clamping in narrow grooves, recesses and pockets, while helping to cut set-up time and cost.

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