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Indexable Boring Bars | Rough & Fine Boring Series | BEYOND

BEYOND boring tools for 2-stage precision boring: rough boring with TPMT 11° positive inserts + fine boring with TCMT/CCMT. Micro 4mm to 32mm shank range.

101SKUs
6Series
4-32mmShank Ø
10-150mmBore Range

The BEYOND rough and fine boring series covers the full 2-stage precision boring workflow: rough boring removes the bulk material using strong TPMT 11° positive inserts at high material removal rate, and fine boring achieves final size and surface finish using TCMT 7° positive or CCMT 80° rhombic inserts at low radial depth of cut. Each boring bar uses a cylindrical shank (ENH micro 4-6mm, SB face-mill 16-32mm, GTB 25-32mm) that fits standard CNC milling chucks or boring head holders, and accepts replaceable carbide inserts following the ISO 1832 geometry standard.

This collection is part of the broader BEYOND tool holder family and works with any ISO 1832 standard insert. For dedicated boring bars with larger diameter range, see the Screw-Clamp Boring Bar and Double-Clamp Boring Bar series.

6 Series Family Overview

Series Shank Count Insert Best For
SB (SB C16/C25/C32) C16 / C25 / C32 cylindrical 49 CCMT 060204 / 09T304 Face-milling + boring combo, larger dia
ENH (ENH4/5/6) ENH4 (4mm) / ENH5 (5mm) / ENH6 (6mm) 26 TPMT 110304 / TCMT 110204 Micro-boring, small precision holes
GTB (GTB C25/C32) C25 / C32 cylindrical 16 CCMT 060204 / 09T304 Medium-large boring, indexable holder
ST (ST series) Various cylindrical 8 TCMT / CCGT Specialty boring configurations
MTR Specialty 1 — Specialty boring
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Rough Boring vs Fine Boring

Boring is typically done in 2 stages: rough boring for material removal, then fine boring for precision and surface finish. Each stage uses different inserts and parameters.

Operation Material Removal Insert Surface Finish Tolerance Feed
Rough Boring 0.5-2.0 mm radial DOC TPMT 110304 (TP insert, 11° positive) Ra 3.2-6.3 μm ±0.05 mm 0.05-0.15 mm/rev
Fine Boring 0.05-0.2 mm radial DOC TCMT 110204 (TC insert, 7° positive) or CCMT 060204/09T304 (80° diamond) Ra 0.4-1.6 μm ±0.005 mm 0.02-0.08 mm/rev

The TPMT 11° positive insert has a stronger cutting edge for high-feed rough boring. The TCMT 7° positive insert has a sharper edge and can use wiper geometry for fine surface finish. CCMT 80° diamond inserts are general-purpose and work for both rough and fine boring.

Shank & Boring Diameter Reference

Shank Series Shank Ø Min Bore Max Bore Insert Application
ENH4 4 mm 41 mm 74 mm TPMT / TCMT 11 Micro-boring, mold work
ENH5 5 mm 53 mm 95 mm TPMT / TCMT 11 Small precision parts
ENH6 6 mm 68 mm 150 mm TPMT / TCMT 11 Small-medium precision boring
SB C16 16 mm 10.7 mm 14.7 mm CCMT 060204 Small bore, face mill combo
SB C25 25 mm 25 mm 39.7 mm CCMT 09T304 Medium bore
SB C32 32 mm 41.7 mm 49.7 mm+ CCMT 09T304 Large bore
GTB C25 25 mm 15.7 mm 25.7 mm CCMT 060204 Indexable medium boring
GTB C32 32 mm 25.7 mm 34.7 mm CCMT 09T304 Indexable large boring

Insert Compatibility by Operation

Insert Code Geometry Operation Series Used Best Material
TPMT 110304 11° positive triangle (TP INSERT) Rough boring ENH4 / ENH5 / ENH6 Steel P-grade, cast iron
TCMT 110204 7° positive triangle (TC INSERT) Fine boring ENH4 / ENH5 / ENH6 / ST Steel finishing, wiper edge possible
CCMT 060204 7° positive 80° diamond Rough + fine SB C16 / GTB C25 General purpose, smaller diameter
CCMT 09T304 7° positive 80° diamond Rough + fine SB C25 / C32 / GTB C32 General purpose, larger diameter

For grade cross-reference between Sandvik / Mitsubishi / KORLOY / etc., see the Grade Cross-Reference Hub.

Application Guide — Common Boring Scenarios

Application Recommended Series Shank Rough Insert Fine Insert
Hydraulic manifold port SB C25 / C32 25 / 32 mm CCMT 09T304 CCMT 09T304 (same insert)
Cylinder bore (medium) GTB C32 32 mm CCMT 09T304 CCMT 09T304 (wiper)
Small precision bore ENH6 6 mm TPMT 110304 TCMT 110204
Micro mold cavity ENH4 / ENH5 4 / 5 mm TPMT 110304 TCMT 110204
Bearing seat (precision) SB C16 + fine boring head 16 mm CCMT 060204 CCMT 060204 (wiper)
Large through bore SB C32 + GTB C32 32 mm CCMT 09T304 CCMT 09T304

Cutting Parameter Guide

Material Cutting Speed (Vc) Feed per Rev (fn) Rough Radial DOC Fine Radial DOC
Mild Steel (P) 120-200 m/min 0.05-0.15 mm/rev 1.0-2.0 mm 0.05-0.15 mm
Stainless Steel (M) 80-140 m/min 0.04-0.10 mm/rev 0.5-1.5 mm 0.05-0.10 mm
Cast Iron (K) 100-160 m/min 0.05-0.15 mm/rev 1.0-2.0 mm 0.05-0.20 mm
Aluminum (N) 200-500 m/min 0.05-0.20 mm/rev 1.0-3.0 mm 0.05-0.20 mm
Hardened Steel (HRC 50+) 50-90 m/min 0.03-0.06 mm/rev 0.3-0.8 mm 0.02-0.05 mm

For boring cycle programming (G85/G86/G76 cycles) and chip-breaking formulas, see the Speeds & Feeds Hub.

Why Choose BEYOND Rough & Fine Boring Series

  1. 101 SKUs covering full boring workflow — single source for both rough boring (TPMT 11° positive) and fine boring (TCMT 7° positive wiper + CCMT 80° diamond), from micro 4mm shank to 32mm production holders.
  2. 6 series, 3 shank types — ENH micro-boring (4-6mm) for small precision, SB face-milling combo (C16-C32) for medium-large, GTB indexable holder (C25-C32) for production. One catalog covers every boring scenario.
  3. ISO 1832 standard inserts — TPMT, TCMT, CCMT inserts all accepted. Choose grade based on your material and operation (rough or fine).
  4. Cost-effective vs solid carbide boring — indexable boring bars cost 30-50% less than solid carbide boring bars, and the insert can be rotated/replaced when worn, extending tool life.
  5. Factory direct pricing — same geometry as premium brands (Sandvik, Mitsubishi, etc.) at 30-50% off OEM retail. Bulk tier discount: 2-9 pieces 6% off, 10+ pieces 12% off.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What's the difference between rough boring and fine boring?

Rough boring removes the bulk of the material in a pre-existing hole, using a strong insert (TPMT 11° positive) at high material removal rate (0.5-2mm radial depth of cut). Fine boring follows to achieve the final size and surface finish, using a sharper insert (TCMT 7° positive wiper or CCMT 80° diamond) at low radial depth of cut (0.05-0.2mm). Most precision boring applications use both stages — rough for speed, fine for tolerance and finish.

2. Can I use the same boring bar for both rough and fine boring?

Yes — the boring bar body is the same; only the insert changes. For example, an ENH6-3 boring bar can run TPMT 110304 for rough boring (high feed) and TCMT 110204 for fine boring (wiper edge). This is one of the major cost advantages of indexable boring bars — buy one bar and stock both insert types for the 2-stage process.

3. What is the minimum bore diameter for ENH micro-boring?

ENH4 (4mm shank) boring bars can bore down to 41mm diameter bore range (the body diameter is larger than the boring diameter because the bar needs clearance for chip evacuation). For boring smaller holes (under 40mm), use a different bar type — solid carbide boring bars or boring heads. The ENH series is designed for boring in the 40-150mm range, which is the most common precision boring application.

4. Can I use SB face-milling arbors for boring?

Yes — despite being in the "boring" collection, the SB series is technically a face-milling cutter arbor with CCMT 09T304 inserts. It's used for both face milling and boring-style operations on larger diameters (25-50mm). For dedicated boring, the GTB series is a more rigid choice because it's designed for boring with a cylindrical shank, not a face mill arbor.

5. What is the difference between TPMT and TCMT inserts?

TPMT is 11° positive triangle (TP INSERT) with a thick insert body and strong cutting edge, designed for rough boring at high material removal rate. TCMT is 7° positive triangle (TC INSERT) with a thinner, sharper edge, designed for fine boring and finishing with possible wiper geometry. Both fit the same triangular insert pocket, so you can swap them in the same boring bar for rough-fine sequence.

6. Can I get custom boring diameter or shank length?

Yes. BEYOND offers custom boring bar manufacturing for non-standard lengths or special shank diameters, with a 5-piece MOQ and 2-3 week lead time. Common custom requests include 200mm+ length for deep boring, or special shank sizes (3mm, 8mm, 10mm). Contact sales at chao@cnchome-beyond.com or WhatsApp +86 15990663752 for a custom quote.

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200mm+ length boring, custom shank sizes, special diameters available on request. 5-piece MOQ, 2-3 week lead time.

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