Face Grooving Applications
Face grooving is a demanding machining operation that requires exceptional accuracy, stable cutting geometry, and reliable chip control. Premier Form Tools manufactures precision‑ground carbide face grooving tools designed to produce clean, accurate grooves on the face of a component — even in challenging materials.

Our tools are engineered for both CNC and manual machining environments, delivering consistent performance across small‑batch and production‑scale operations.

Typical Face Grooving Applications
O‑ring and sealing grooves
Recesses and counterbores
Face‑mounted retaining features
Precision depth‑controlled grooves
Wide or stepped face grooves
Internal face grooving on bores

Why Our Face Grooving Tools Perform
Precision‑Ground Cutting Edges
Ensures clean, accurate groove profiles with excellent surface finish.
Stable Tool Geometry
Reduces vibration and improves dimensional accuracy, especially on larger diameters.
High‑Quality Carbide Grades
Provides excellent wear resistance and long tool life in steels, stainless steels, aluminium, and alloys.
Custom Profiles Available
We can manufacture tools to your exact groove width, depth, and profile requirements.

Suitable Materials
Our carbide face grooving tools are ideal for machining:
Mild and carbon steels
Stainless steels
Aluminium and non‑ferrous alloys
Hardened steels
Nickel‑based alloys
Engineering plastics

Custom Face Grooving Tools
If your application requires a non‑standard groove width, depth, or profile, we can design and manufacture a custom carbide face grooving tool to your exact specification.
Provide a drawing or sample, and we’ll produce a tool that meets your dimensional and performance requirements.

Get Support
If you’re unsure which face grooving tool is best for your material or machine setup, our technical team can help you select the right geometry.