Insert Blanks for Somma RQC
Forming & Shaving System

Contact Somma Engineering Department for Inserts
 Custom Designed & Manufactured based on your part print
or Purchase the Resharpenable and Throwaway RQC Insert Blanks Listed Below
Resharpenable Insert

Resharpenable Insert

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Resharpenable EDM Ready Blanks for Those with EDM Facilities

  • Inserts can be resharpened by grinding material from top surface and reused without resetting.
  • Inserts can be resharpened 20 to 30 times.
  • Inserts are ground to 5/16" or 3/8" thickness only.
  • Blanks oversize on width and length for EDMing.
  • Blanks are recessed on back end for mounting in EDM fixture.
  • Adaptable for "Datum Point" Applications
RESHARPENABLE INSERT SIZE
*5/16 X 3/4 5/16 X 1-1/8 3/8 X 1-1/4 3/8 X 1-3/4 3/8 X 2-1/4 3/8 X 2-3/4
C2 MICRO RI-.75MIC RI-1.125MIC RI-1.250MIC RI-1.75MIC RI-2.25MIC RI-2.75MIC
C6 MICRO RI-.75C6 RI-1.125C6 RI-1.250C6 RI-1.75C6 RI-2.25C6 RI-2.75C6
76 PM HSS RI-.75-A RI-1.125-A RI-1.250-A RI-1.75-A RI-2.25-A RI-2.75-A
MAXAMET RI-.75-M RI-1.125-M RI-1.250-M RI-1.75-M RI-2.25-M RI-2.75-M
SPACER   RI-.75-3/32 RI-1.125-3/32 RI-1.250-1/8 RI-1.75-1/8 RI-2.25-1/8 RI-2.75-1/8

*Note: 5/16 x 3/4 blanks are used for 5/16 x 3/8 Inserts.
Throwaway Insert

Throwaway Insert

Back-up Anvil

Back-up Anvil

Throwaway EDM Ready Blanks for Those with EDM Facilities

  • For those who don't want to resharpen inserts but still want to enjoy advantages of "RQC" Holders
  • Adaptable for "Datum Point" applications
  • Inserts are ground to 1/8" thickness only.
  • Blanks oversize on width and length for EDMing.
  • Blanks are recessed on back end for mounting in EDM fixture.
THROWAWAY INSERT SIZE 
  *1/8 X 3/4 1/8 X 1-1/8 1/8 X 1-1/4 1/8 X 1-3/4 1/8 X 2-1/4 1/8 X 2-3/4
C2 MICRO TA-.75MIC TA-1.25MIC TA-1.25MIC TA-1.75MIC TA-2.25MIC TA-2.75MIC
C6 MICRO TA-.75C6 TA-1.25C6 TA-1.25C6 TA-1.75-C6 - -
76PM HSS  TA-.75-A TA-1.25-A TA-1.25-A TA-1.75-A TA-2.25-A TA-2.75-A
MAXAMET TA-.75-M TA-1.25-M TA-1.25-M TA-1.75-M TA-2.25-M TA-2.75-M
ANVIL BA-.75-3/16 BA-1.125-3/16 BA-1.25-1/4 BA-1.75-1/4** BA-2.25-1/4 BA-2.75-1/4

*Note: 1/8 x 3/4 blanks are used for 1/8 x 3/8 Inserts.
** Note: Use BA-1.75-3/16 for RQCGLD20-W holder.
Custom Designed Throwaway Inserts

Custom Designed Throwaway Inserts

We can custom design Throwaway Inserts with top to bottom clearance.
  • Inserts with top to bottom clearance (see diagram) reduce side rubbing and improves part finish
  • Adaptable for "Datum Point" Applications.
Prices on application for inserts EDM'd to your part print.
Centering Gages for RQC Insert Holders

Centering Gages for RQC Insert Holders

  • Gages are same (B) length as standard inserts.
  • Gages are "L" shaped and overhang holder for easy setting to center.
  • Just clamp in holder and set to center as you would normally.
CAT. NO.

A

B

C

RQCG-5/16

3/4

.630

.500

RQCG-3/8

1-1/4

.956

.500