Cutoff and Grooving Carbide Inserts



Combine a holder and carbide insert to perform cutoff and grooving tasks on a lathe.
Neutral inserts have a 0° lead angle for cutting solid workpieces.
Right-hand inserts have an 8° lead angle for cutting hollow workpieces such as pipe and tubing.
C5 carbide holds up better than C2 carbide when making cuts in steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.
Coated inserts last longer and can be run at faster speeds than uncoated inserts.
Each | Package | |||||||||
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Thick. | Groove Wd. | Lg. | Radius | For Use On | Each | Pkg. Qty. | For Use On | Pkg. | ||
Neutral | ||||||||||
0.087" | 0.087" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.094" | 0.094" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.122" | 0.122" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.161" | 0.161" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.187" | 0.187" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.201" | 0.201" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.252" | 0.252" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Right Hand | ||||||||||
0.087" | 0.087" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.094" | 0.094" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.122" | 0.122" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.161" | 0.161" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.187" | 0.187" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Each | Package | |||||||||
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Thick. | Groove Wd. | Lg. | Radius | For Use On | Each | Pkg. Qty. | For Use On | Pkg. | ||
Neutral | ||||||||||
0.087" | 0.087" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
0.094" | 0.094" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.122" | 0.122" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.161" | 0.161" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.187" | 0.187" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.201" | 0.201" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.252" | 0.252" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Right Hand | ||||||||||
0.087" | 0.087" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.094" | 0.094" | 0.385" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.122" | 0.122" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.161" | 0.161" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.187" | 0.187" | 0.525" | 0.008" | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Indexable Cutoff and Grooving Carbide Inserts



Cut square corner grooves in a workpiece or cut completely through a part. Pair an insert with a compatible holder. When the first cutting edge dulls, flip the insert to use the other edge, giving it twice the life of a standard cutoff and grooving insert.
Thick. | Max. Dp. of Cut | Lg. | Lead Angle | Radius | Material | Material Grade | Finish | For Use On | Each | |
Neutral | ||||||||||
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0.079" | 0.04" | 0.866" | 0° | 0.079" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.118" | 0.06" | 0.866" | 0° | 0.118" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.157" | 0.08" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.157" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.197" | 0.1" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.157" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.236" | 0.12" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.157" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Thick. | Max. Dp. of Cut | Lg. | Lead Angle | Radius | Material | Material Grade | Finish | For Use On | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Neutral | |||||||||||
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0.079" | 0.04" | 0.866" | 0° | 0.079" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
0.118" | 0.06" | 0.866" | 0° | 0.118" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.157" | 0.08" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.157" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.197" | 0.1" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.157" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.236" | 0.12" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.157" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Indexable Grooving and Profiling Carbide Inserts



The rounded nose on these inserts contours the outside of the workpiece and cuts grooves with rounded edges. Pair an insert with a compatible shank-style holder. When the first cutting edge dulls, flip the insert to use the other edge, giving it twice the life of a standard grooving insert.
Thick. | Max. Dp. of Cut | Lg. | Lead Angle | Radius | Material | Material Grade | Finish | For Use On | Each | |
Neutral | ||||||||||
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0.118" | 0.06" | 0.866" | 0° | 0.059" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.157" | 0.08" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.079" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.197" | 0.1" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.118" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Thick. | Max. Dp. of Cut | Lg. | Lead Angle | Radius | Material | Material Grade | Finish | For Use On | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Neutral | |||||||||||
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0.118" | 0.06" | 0.866" | 0° | 0.059" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
0.157" | 0.08" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.079" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.197" | 0.1" | 0.984" | 0° | 0.118" | Carbide | C5 | Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Carbide-Tipped External Threading Lathe Tools


The carbide tip brazed onto the ground steel shank of these tools is more wear resistant than high-speed steel tips. Right-handed tools cut from right to left, left-handed tools cut from left to right, and neutral tools can cut in either direction.
C5 carbide tips perform better than C2 carbide tips when making cuts in steel, stainless steel, and cast iron. Harder than C6 carbide tips, they also handle higher speeds when cutting steel.
Tool Bit | Shank | Tip | ||||||||||
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Style | Code | Wd. | Ht. | Thread Type | Thread Shape | Overall Lg. | Nose Angle | Lg. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
Neutral | ||||||||||||
C5 Carbide | ||||||||||||
E | E-4 | 1/4" | 1/4" | UNC, UNS, UNF | V | 2" | 60° | 5/16" | 1/16" | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium | 00000000 | 00000 |
E | E-5 | 5/16" | 5/16" | UNC, UNS, UNF | V | 2 1/4" | 60° | 3/8" | 3/32" | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium | 00000000 | 00000 |
E | E-6 | 3/8" | 3/8" | UNC, UNS, UNF | V | 2 1/2" | 60° | 1/2" | 3/32" | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium | 00000000 | 0000 |
E | E-8 | 1/2" | 1/2" | UNC, UNS, UNF | V | 3 1/2" | 60° | 1/2" | 1/8" | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium | 00000000 | 0000 |