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Square Shank Tools Suitable for External Threading
THREAD TURNING

These square shank tools with back and front clamping are designed for Swiss-type lathes
and also can be used on all types of lathe machines. They are not fitted with coolant
channels.

Basic Dimensions of Square Shank Tools

OAL
H
HBH HBL
CDX
CWN-CWX
B

OAL

H
CDX
B

HF — Functional height
H — Shank height

B — Shank width
OAL — Overall length

HBL — Head bottom length
HBH — Bottom height

CDX — Insert overhang

Main Advantages

• Suitable for all types of lathe machines
• No need to remove a clamping screw for replace insert

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