Ultimate Chamfer® & Ultimate Spot® – Technical Specifications for Back-Chamfering & Internal Spotfacing
- How does the UBackTool works?
- UBack Programming guidelines - Continuous Cut
- UBack Programming guidelines – Interrupted Cut
- Counterbore Machining Guidelines for Specific Conditions
- UBack Insert Replacement
- Configuring UBACK tool-holders for different cooling systems
- UBack cutting recommendations
- Coatings Types
- Chip-formers
- NEW UBACK Configurator
How does the UBackTool works?
- The UBack tool-holders are designed for CNC automated operations and are compatible with USPOT inserts for back counterboring and spot-facing, as well as UCHAMF inserts for back countersinking.
- The insert’s opening and closing hydraulic mechanism is activated by directing coolant through the spindle and tool-holder. This system supports coolant, emulsion, or air with a minimum pump pressure of 6 bar (90 PSI).
- The tool-holder is specifically engineered to prevent scratches while passing through the pilot hole.
UBack Programming guidelines - Continuous Cut
- (1) The Folding Length (FL) parameter is listed in the tool-holder tables and is the same for both USPOT inserts and UCHAMF inserts.
- (2) The illustrated operation sequence above demonstrates working with a USPOT insert but remains the same when using a UCHAMF insert.
UBack Programming guidelines – Interrupted Cut
For interrupted cuts:
Step 6–7 → Perform without internal coolant
Use external coolant only (also refer below “Counterbore Machining Guidelines for Specific Conditions”)
Counterbore Machining Guidelines for Specific Conditions
Counterbore on Cylindrical Bore
- Use with Internal Coolant
Counterbore on Sloped Surface
- Use external coolant only
Counterbore on Slot
- Fully Interrupted Cut
- Use external coolant only
- Consider reduced stability and adjust cutting parameters by reducing them by 30%
Counterbore on Shoulder
- Fully Interrupted Cut
- Use external coolant only
- Consider reduced stability and adjust cutting parameters by reducing them by 30%
Counterbore on Shoulder
- Fully Interrupted Cut
- Use external coolant only
- Consider reduced stability and adjust cutting parameters by reducing them by 30%
UBack Tool Insert Replacement
- UBack inserts can be easily replaced using just a pin and a screw, without the need for any additional mounting devices.
- The pin is used to secure the insert within the tool-holder, preventing it from retracting while unscrewing.
- The UBack spare parts, including the screw, key, and pin, are standardized across the entire UBack tool-holder range.
NOTE: The illustrated insert replacement above is demonstrated with a USPOT insert but remains the same when using a UCHAMF insert.
Configuring UBACK tool-holders for different cooling systems
UBack Cutting Recommendations
The table below presents cutting recommendations, outlining initial feed rates and cutting speed for materials group based on ISO 513 and VDI 3323 standards.
(1) To ensure optimal performance and tool-life under varying conditions:
- For moderate tool-holder or workpiece stability, consider reducing feed rates by up to 10%.
- For poor tool-holder or workpiece stability, it’s advisable to decrease feed rates by up to 30%.
Additionally, the operator must ensure the utilization of appropriate coolant media directed to the cutting tip of the blade and right-hand machining (clockwise).
ISO | Material | Condition | As is | DIN W.-Nr. | vc(1) cutting speed | Series B | Series C | Series D | Series E | Series F | Series G | Recommended | Coolant | ||
P | Non-alloy steel | <0.25% C | Annealed | 1020 | 1.0044 | 60-120 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | PL ML | Air / Wet | |
≥0.25% C | Annealed | 1035 | 1.0501 | ||||||||||||
<0.55% C | Quenched and tempered | 1045 | 1.1201 | ||||||||||||
≥0.55% C | Annealed | 1055 | 1.0535 | ||||||||||||
Quenched and tempered | 1060 | 1.1221 | |||||||||||||
Low alloy | Annealed | G92600 | 1.5028 | 50-120 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | |||||
Quenched and tempered | 4130 | 1.7218 | |||||||||||||
4142 | 1.2332 | ||||||||||||||
5045 | 1.7006 | 50-100 | |||||||||||||
High alloyed steel, | Annealed | H13 | 1.2344 | 40-90 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.08 | |||||
Quenched and tempered | M33 | 1.3249 | |||||||||||||
Stainless steel and cast | Ferritic/martensitic | 420 | 1.4021 | ||||||||||||
Martensitic | |||||||||||||||
M | Stainless steel | Austenitic, duplex | 304L | 1.4306 | 50-100 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | PL | Wet | ||
K | Gray cast iron (GG) | Ferritic / pearlitic | Class 25 | 0.6015 | 60-120 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | PL | Air / Wet | ||
Pearlitic / martensitic | Grade H20 | 36037 | |||||||||||||
Nodular cast iron (GGG) | Ferritic | 60-40-18 | 0.7043 | 50-100 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.08 | |||||
Pearlitic | F33500 | 0.705 | |||||||||||||
Malleable cast iron | Ferritic | A47 | 0.8135 | ||||||||||||
Pearlitic | A220 Class | 0.8155 | |||||||||||||
N | Aluminum-wrought alloys | Not hardenable | 5005 | 3.3315 | 100-160 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.14 | PL | Wet | ||
Hardenable | 7075 | 3.4365 | |||||||||||||
Aluminum-cast alloys | ≤12% Si | Not hardenable | 518 | 3.3292 | |||||||||||
Hardenable | 515 | 3.3241 | |||||||||||||
>12% Si | High temperature | 390 |
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Copper alloys | >1% Pb | Free cutting | C36000 | 2.0375 | 90-130 | ||||||||||
| Brass | C22000 | 2.023 | ||||||||||||
Electrolytic copper | C63000 | 2.0966 | |||||||||||||
Non metallic | Duroplastics, fiber | Bakelite |
| 180-305 | |||||||||||
Hard rubber | Ebonite |
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S | High temperature alloys | Fe based | Annealed | 330 | 1.4864 | 40-80 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.08 | PL ML | Wet | |
Hardened | S590 | 1.4977 | |||||||||||||
Ni or Co based | Annealed | Incoloy 825 | 2.4858 | 25-40 | |||||||||||
Hardened | Inconel 718 | 2.4668 | |||||||||||||
Cast | Nimocast K24 | 2.4674 | |||||||||||||
Titanium alloys | Pure | Titanium G.1 | 3.7024 | 30-60 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.08 | |||||
Alpha+beta alloys, | Titanium G.5 | 3.7165 | |||||||||||||
H | Hardened steel | Hardened | HARDOX 500 |
| 30-50 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | ML HL | Air | ||
Hardened | HARDOX Extreme |
| 30-40 | ||||||||||||
Chilled cast iron | Cast | A532 lllA 25% Cr | 0.965 | 45-50 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | |||||
Cast iron | Hardened | A532 IID 20% CrMo | 0.9645 | 30-50 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | |||||
(1) To ensure optimal performance and tool-life under varying conditions:
- For moderate tool-holder or workpiece stability, consider reducing feed rates by up to 10%.
- For poor tool-holder or workpiece stability, it’s advisable to decrease feed rates by up to 30%.
- When using UCHAMF inserts reduce all cutting recommendations by 20%
Available Coating types and surface treatments:
NOGA’s Code | Coating | Key Features | Applications | Industries | Material Examples | ISO GROUP | |||||
P | M | K | N | S | H | ||||||
NCT | TiAlN | Excellent thermal | High-speed cutting and | Aerospace, Automotive, General Engineering | AISI 304, 42CrMo4, | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ |
NCD | TiAlSiN | Very high hardness, Suitable for hardened | High-performance | Aerospace, Automotive, Die & Mold | Inconel 718, AISI | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
NCA | AlTiSiN | High hardness, thermal Works well in dry, Suitable for hardened | High-speed machining | Aerospace, Automotive, Precision Engineering | AISI 316, AISI H13, | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
NCN | AlCrN | High oxidation | General machining in | Automotive, Aerospace, Die & Mold | AISI 304, AISI 1045, | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
NCW | AlTiN | High hardness, wear | Heavy-duty machining Dry & abrasive | Aerospace, Automotive, Heavy Engineering | AISI 4340, M2 HSS, | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ | X |
NCB | TiB₂ | Excellent thermal Prevents material | High-speed machining | Aerospace, Automotive, | AL7075, 6061-T6, | X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | X |
POL | Polishing (Surface | Removes scratches, micro-defects. Produces smooth finish and reduces friction. | High-speed finishing | Aerospace, Automotive | AL7075, 6061-T6, | X | X | X | ✓ | X | X |
Chip-formers:
PL
Positive cutting land
Suitable for all around purpose
and ISO P,M,K,N,S as well as composite materials
ML
Moderate cutting land
Suitable for and ISO P,M,K,S,H
Materials
HL
Negative cutting land
Suitable for and ISO P,M,K,S,H
Materials
🔧 UBACK Configurator & G-Code Generator
USPOT / UCHAMF insert configurator · Tool-holder matching · CNC back counterboring & countersinking programs
Step 1: Select Insert Type
Choose the UBACK application you need. The configurator will build the exact insert designation and match the correct UX tool-holder.
Click an insert type to continue — the configurator opens automatically.
Step 2: Insert Configurator
Enter your application dimensions. All designation codes are generated in metric.
⚡ Quick Fill from Insert Designation (optional)
⚙ Configuration Parameters
📐 Technical Diagram
Step 3: Your Insert & Tool-Holder
Matched configuration based on your application. The insert series always matches the tool-holder series.
🔩 Insert
🛠 UX Tool-Holder
Step 4: Generate CNC Program
Build the back-machining cycle for your controller using the matched tool-holder and insert.
📊 Recommended Cutting Data
Generated G-Code Program
Download 3D model
Choose what the STEP file should contain. Both options use the same datum: tool axis on Z, Z0 at the tool nose face.