WIDIA Delivers Its Most Versatile Turning Tool for Grooving, Profiling and Cut-Off Operations

| BlackHawk Team

The WIDIA WGC Turning Tool

Are you searching for an exceptionally versatile tool for grooving, profiling and cut-off operations? Throw in a few items such as:

  • Coolant channel on rake and pocket
  • Single-ended design
  • Proprietary negative chip geometry
  • Proprietary V-back seating design
  • Positive back stop
  • Protective horns
  • Strong V-style clamping
  • Wide range of insert offering
  • Angle between top and bottom V
  • Enhanced body edge design
  • Industry-leading grade technologies

WIDIA’s newest turning tool

And you have WIDIA’s newest turning tool the WGC. According to Anil Kumar, Turning Global Product Manager, “WGC platform is the most versatile tool in the market for grooving, profiling, and cut-off operations.” He further stated, “Your shop can do more with less with this simple, stable tool.”

Watch the WGC in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ew4BBMfahc

Four benefits in one turning tool

Here are just some of the features that that comes with the WGC:

  • Versatility-Grooving, profiling and cut-off operations make it a tool for every task. Integral and modular style toolholders are also available.
  • Simple-Positive back stop enables easy indexing. Offers a wide range of insert offerings (.055–.394", 1,4–10mm, PVD grades).
  • Stable-Proprietary V-back seating design provides high side-load stability comparable to longer double-ended inserts. Strong V-style clamping offers high stability for grooving, cut-off, side turning, deep grooving, face grooving and profiling applications.
  • Productive-Coolant channel on rake and pocket provides efficient coolant delivery for longer tool life and higher metal removal rates. Protective horns eliminate chip jamming and protects steel for reduced downtime and wear.

Cost Savings Benefit

This most important benefit of the WGC is cost and time savings. Research shows that the WGC used for grooving can yield an estimated 9% annual savings to your shop’s bottom line. Another factor to consider in your decision-making process is that the WGC is a direct replacement of the older Ranger and Separator systems. 

BlackHawk Industrial carries a complete line of WIDIA tools on our website. Our trained professionals at are happy to help you with any of your turning tool questions. We welcome you to contact us by email at [email protected] or call us TOLL FREE at (855) 610-1001.