Selection Guide
Small Diameter & Finish Boring Systems
Selecting a Small Diameter System (.188” to 1.342”*)
Step 1.
Select shank based on machine taper, projection and PC connection (identified in Step 2).
Step 2.
Select boring head based on diameter range.
Step 3.
Select boring bar based on bore diameter.
Step 4.
Select reduction bushing (if required) based on boring head and boring bar.
Step 5.
Select insert based on bar geometry, work piece material and finish required.
∗.984” recommended for production.
Selecting a Finish Boring System (.984” to 6.000”)
Step 1.
Select shank based on machine taper, projection and PC connection (identified in Step 3).
Step 2.
Select extensions and/or reductions based on projection required and diameter to length ratio.
Step 3.
Select finish boring head based on bore diameter.
Step 4.
Select insert based on bar geometry, work piece material and finish required.
