MSC Edge ISO Inserts Roughing to Final Bore in One Setup

Sometimes, the best way to show performance… is to simply press Cycle Start. We machined this part using MSC Edge ISO Turning tools, which are designed to do 80% of your machining operations, with 20% of the tools, across a wide range of materials. Helping you to rationalise your tooling to do more, with less.  

In this video, we put MSC Edge ISO inserts to work. Roughing, finishing and boring a billet of EN8 into a completed engineering component. One of the biggest shop floor opportunities is tool rationalisation. When it comes to efficiency, it's not just about cutting faster but cutting smarter, less really can be more when it comes to tooling. 

By reducing the number of tools needed to machine a component, it can simplify set-up, cut down changeover time and improve overall consistency. Fewer tools lead to less variables and better productivity. 

An example of this is the DCMT070208-MR-PMKS20 insert in this video being used for bore roughing and finishing. The CNMG120408-M-PK25 was also used for roughing and finishing the face. Traditionally, these operations might require separate inserts or tools, but by selecting the right MSC Edge insert geometry and grade, it's possible to handle multiple stages of the machining process with a single insert. 

This results in faster tool changes, more consistent quality and a reduced tool inventory. All without compromising on performance. 

Another advantage of the MSC Edge inserts is that they follow the ISO standard. This means they fit directly into the holders from other OEM's. There's no need to invest in new toolholders or make changes to your existing setup. 

Testing an MSC Edge insert is as simple as: 

1. Removing the current insert
2. Popping the MSC Edge insert into the same holder
3. Getting straight back to cutting

This removes a large part of the process when trialling new tooling, as it makes trying a new insert very low-risk and straightforward.

Our material specification approach means you don't need shelves full of grades to cover your workload. In most cases, with MSC Edge, one or two insert grades can machine the majority of your parts across a wide range of materials. 

This simplifies tool selection, stock holding, and operator decision-making. It also ensures more consistent results across multiple jobs and machines.

Choosing the right chip breaker doesn't need to be complicated. With MSC Edge inserts, everything you need is built into the ISO code. By understanding the numbers and letters within the part numbers, operators can quickly select the correct chip breaker for the application without the guesswork, trial and error. Click here to check out our handy ISO turning guide for MSC Edge Inserts.

Tool rationalisation isn't about cutting corners but removing unnecessary complexity. By machining more features with fewer tools, standardising inserts and simplifying selections, engineers can experience efficiency, cost control and reliability. To learn more about MSC Edge Inserts, click here: https://www.mscdirect.co.uk/msc-edge/msc-edge-iso-turning