Mitsubishi Electric Knives & Multi-purpose Tools

Overview

The MITSUBISHI 160291 is an M5 thread shim screw designed for use with indexable cutting tool assemblies. Shim screws secure the shim beneath an indexable insert, maintaining precise seating and preventing movement during cutting operations. This fastener measures 0.276 inches in overall length with a head size of 0.248 inches and weighs approximately 0.01 pounds. It is a standard replacement hardware component used by machinists and tooling technicians working with MITSUBISHI indexable toolholders and similar insert-based cutting systems. This shim screw is appropriate for metalworking and machining environments where indexable insert tooling is in service, including turning, milling, and boring applications. It is sold individually and is suited for shops maintaining indexable toolholder assemblies that require periodic hardware replacement due to wear, damage, or loss of the original fastener. Key Features M5 thread size for compatibility with standard indexable toolholder shim pockets Overall length of 0.276 inches for precise fit within the toolholder body Head size of 0.248 inches for proper drive and seating Lightweight at 0.01 pounds, consistent with precision machining fastener standards Sold in single-unit quantity for targeted hardware replacement Compatibility Designed as a shim screw replacement for indexable toolholders requiring M5 thread hardware. Specific toolholder compatibility should be verified against the toolholder documentation before ordering.…