Undercuts
✔ Standard Undercut Sizes – Should follow ISO 509 / DIN 509 for accessibility and machining efficiency.
✔ Recommended Dimensions:
- Width: 0.020” – 0.060” (0.50 – 1.52 mm) larger than the cutting tool width.
- Depth: 0.010” – 0.030” (0.25 – 0.76 mm) shallower than the maximum tool reach to prevent tool deflection.
✔ Placement Guidelines – Undercuts should be positioned at least 2× tool diameter away from internal corners to allow proper tool access.
✔ Standard Groove Undercut Sizes (Based on common tool sizes): - Ø 0.125” (3.18 mm) tool → Undercut width: 0.145” – 0.185” (3.68 – 4.70 mm)
- Ø 0.250” (6.35 mm) tool → Undercut width: 0.270” – 0.310” (6.86 – 7.87 mm)
- Ø 0.500” (12.70 mm) tool → Undercut width: 0.520” – 0.560” (13.21 – 14.22 mm)
✔ Custom Undercuts – Must be specified in drawings and comply with ISO 286 tolerances.
Proper undercut design improves machinability, reduces tool breakage, and ensures clean, precise cuts