Grooveand Tonguejoint Cutters

Diamond groove and tongue-joint cutters, D 180-250 mm, B 7 mm, Z 8-16. PCD profile cutterheads for flooring tongue-and-groove forming.

The VPOINT Grooveand Tonguejoint Cutters are a carbide woodworking cutting tool. Ideal for tongue-and-groove forming on flooring lines, laminate flooring production and panel edge jointing.

The VP0054 groove and tongue-joint cutter is a PCD-tipped profile cutterhead for flooring production, in 180, 220 and 250 mm diameters with matched bores. The profile set is built to the flooring line’s tongue-and-groove requirement.

Design and Construction

The VP0054 groove and tongue-joint cutter is a PCD-tipped profile cutterhead for flooring production. Diameters (ØD) run 180, 220 and 250 mm with bores (Ød) of 40 and 60 mm, cutting width (B) of 7 mm and tooth counts of 8, 12 and 16 matched to each diameter.

Grooveand Tonguejoint Cutters

Grooveand Tonguejoint Cutters

Grooveand Tonguejoint Cutters

Grooveand Tonguejoint Cutters

How It Works

The cutterhead forms the tongue and groove profile on panel edges in one pass as the panel feeds past. PCD-tipped teeth hold the profile geometry in abrasive HDF and melamine-faced flooring board, keeping the joint fit consistent — the critical dimension in flooring production.

Applications

  • Tongue-and-groove forming on flooring lines
  • Laminate flooring production
  • Panel edge jointing
  • Engineered flooring profile cutting

Suitable Materials

  • HDF flooring board
  • Melamine-faced boards
  • Engineered wood flooring
  • Veneered panels

Suitable materials: melamine-faced particleboard, MDF, laminate HPL, veneered plywood, solid hardwood

The PCD profile holds its shape in abrasive flooring board, keeping the tongue-and-groove fit consistent across long runs.

Material Comparison: PCD vs. Tungsten Carbide

The figures below are typical industry data for production woodworking. PCD does not replace carbide in every job — carbide remains the right choice for low-volume general work — but on abrasive sheet goods the difference in blade life is decisive.

Property PCD Diamond (This Blade) Tungsten Carbide
Hardness 7,000–9,000 HV 1,500–2,000 HV
Tool life on MDF / particleboard / melamine 15–20× longer (500–1,200 h) 30–60 h (baseline)
Tool life on solid hardwood 10–13× longer (800–2,000 h) 80–150 h (baseline)
Tool life on abrasive boards (fibre cement / composites) 10–15× longer baseline
Edge renewal Limited regrinds — the economics come from 15–20× longer intervals between changes, not regrind count 4–6 regrinds at shorter intervals
Cut finish Ra ≤ 0.2 μm achievable, stable over the blade life Ra ~0.8 μm typical, degrades as teeth wear
Thermal conductivity 540–560 W/m·K — heat leaves the tooth tip fast ~80 W/m·K
Friction coefficient ≈ 0.05 — lower cutting forces and heat ≈ 0.3
Suited for Abrasive engineered wood, laminates, composites, fibre cement, non-ferrous metals General-purpose solid-wood work; the economic choice at lower volumes

Figures are typical published values; actual blade life depends on the workpiece material, feed rate, depth of cut, machine condition and maintenance schedule.

Delivery Scope

Single cutter. Order by part number with the diameter, bore, width and tooth count stated in the specifications table below.

Why Choose VPOINT

  • One-year warranty on every blade — defects in material or workmanship are covered for 12 months from delivery.
  • Custom tooling — diameters, kerfs, bores and tooth counts built to your drawing or sample.
  • Non-standard fabrication — sizes outside the standard catalogue, including bore re-sizing and tooth-count changes.
  • Resharpening service — blades return to service after regrinding at a fraction of new-blade cost.
  • Factory-direct since 2008 — ISO 9001 manufacturing in Sichuan and Dongguan, China; 40Cr chrome-molybdenum steel bodies; no trading intermediaries.

Send a drawing, a sample or a worn blade, and our engineering team will quote the exact specification you need.

Precision & Quality Control

Every blade is inspected before shipment. Outside diameter, kerf thickness, plate thickness, bore diameter and tooth count are measured against the values listed in the specifications table, and tooth geometry (hook angle, bevel angle) is verified against the design drawing. Blades are stress-checked for runout and tension before packing.

Blades measuring outside tolerance do not ship. Inspection is performed under our ISO 9001 quality system, with batch records retained for traceability.

Specifications

Part No. ØD Ød B Z
VP005401 180 40 7 8
VP005402 180 60 7 12
VP005403 220 60 7 12
VP005404 220 60 7 16
VP005405 250 60 7 12
VP005406 250 60 7 16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Grooveand Tonguejoint Cutters used for?

The VP0054 groove and tongue-joint cutter is a PCD-tipped profile cutterhead for flooring production.

How do I choose the right size?

Refer to the specification table on this page: part numbers fix the cutting diameter, shank and cutting length. State the diameter, shank and cutting length you need when ordering.

Which materials does it suit?

Typical materials include HDF flooring board, Melamine-faced boards, Engineered wood flooring. Confirm the material grade and machining conditions for the specific tool before ordering.

Can I order a custom version?

Yes. Send the profile drawing or item code together with the workpiece material, machine model, cutting direction and quantity. Tools are produced to order, and each tool is packed in an individual plastic box.

Key words: tongue and groove cutter, flooring profile cutter, diamond groove cutter, PCD flooring cutterhead