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    Cutoff and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Clear Plastic Case. Cutoff and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Neutral Cutting Direction.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Right-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Left-Hand Cutting Direction.

    Neutral Cutting

    Direction

    Right-Hand

    Cutting

    Direction

    Left-Hand

    Cutting

    Direction

    Attach these carbide inserts to a holder to perform cutoff and grooving tasks on a lathe.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Titanium nitride (TiN) coated inserts last longer than uncoated inserts, and you can run them at faster speeds.
    C2 Carbide—C2 carbide inserts resist abrasion and are less likely to chip or crack than C5 carbide inserts when cutting aluminum, brass, and bronze.
    C5 Carbide—C5 carbide inserts hold up better than C2 carbide inserts when making cuts in steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.
    Neutral Cutting Direction—Neutral inserts have a 0° lead angle for cutting solid workpieces.
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction—Right-hand inserts have an 8° lead angle for cutting hollow workpieces, such as pipe and tubing. Use right-hand inserts when the workpiece is rotating counterclockwise, or toward you.
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction—Left-hand inserts have an 8° lead angle for cutting hollow workpieces, such as pipe and tubing. Use left-hand inserts when the workpiece rotates clockwise, or away from you.
    Individual—Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment.
    Package—Inserts sold in packages come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.
    Individual
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    Uncoated C2 Carbide For Use On Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze
     
    Neutral Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A38000000103212A10000000
    0.094"0.094"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4500000103212A175000000
    0.122"0.122"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5200000103212A426000000
    0.161"0.161"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5800000103212A575000000
    0.187"0.187"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6500000103212A622000000
    0.201"0.201"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A7200000103212A669000000
    0.252"0.252"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A7500000103212A737000000
    0.354"0.378"0.595"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A21300000103212A227000000
     
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4200000103212A141000000
    0.094"0.094"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4800000103212A414000000
    0.122"0.122"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5500000103212A517000000
    0.161"0.161"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6200000103212A597000000
    0.187"0.187"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6800000103212A637000000
    0.201"0.201"0.515"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A21500000103212A229000000
     
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A2190000103212A23400000
    0.161"0.161"0.515"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A22200000103212A23600000
     
    Uncoated C5 Carbide For Use On Steel
     
    Neutral Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A3900000103212A101000000
    0.094"0.094"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4600000103212A257000000
    0.122"0.122"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5300000103212A433000000
    0.161"0.161"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5900000103212A586000000
    0.187"0.187"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6600000103212A627000000
    0.201"0.201"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A7300000103212A674000000
    0.252"0.252"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A7600000103212A757000000
     
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4300000103212A147000000
    0.094"0.094"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4900000103212A415000000
    0.122"0.122"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5600000103212A558000000
    0.161"0.161"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6300000103212A604000000
    0.187"0.187"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6900000103212A656000000
     
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A2210000103212A23500000
    0.201"0.201"0.515"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A22400000103212A23800000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated C5 Carbide For Use On Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel
     
    Neutral Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4100000103212A107000000
    0.094"0.094"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4700000103212A338000000
    0.122"0.122"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5400000103212A446000000
    0.161"0.161"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6100000103212A592000000
    0.187"0.187"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6700000103212A635000000
    0.201"0.201"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A7400000103212A675000000
    0.252"0.252"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A7700000103212A935000000
    0.315"0.315"0.595"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A21100000103212A225000000
    0.354"0.378"0.595"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A21200000103212A226000000
     
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A4400000103212A165000000
    0.094"0.094"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5100000103212A425000000
    0.122"0.122"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A5700000103212A559000000
    0.161"0.161"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A6400000103212A609000000
    0.187"0.187"0.525"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A7100000103212A668000000
    0.252"0.252"0.515"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A21600000103212A131000000
    0.354"0.378"0.595"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A21700000103212A132000000
     
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction
    0.087"0.087"0.385"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A21800000103212A233000000
    0.201"0.201"0.515"0.008"Dorian ToolClear Plastic Case13212A22300000103212A237000000
     
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    Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Shank-Style Holder (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.
    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Cartridge (Sold Separately) and Cartridge Holder (Not Included). Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.
    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Blade-Style Holder (Sold Separately) and Tool Block (Not Included). Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.

    Shown with Shank-Style

    Holder (Sold Separately)

    Shown with Cartridge (Sold

    Separately) and Cartridge

    Holder (Not Included)

    Shown with Blade-Style

    Holder (Sold Separately)

    and Tool Block (Not

    Included)

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Lathe Tool Inserts. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.
    Image of Specification. Cutoff. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Cutoff Cut. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.
    Image of Specification. External Grooving. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. External-Grooving Cut. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.
    Image of Specification. Face Grooving. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Face-Grooving Cut. Cutoff, Profiling, and Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts with Two Cutting Edges.

    Cutoff

    External

    Grooving

    Face Grooving

    Attach these inserts to a holder or cartridge to carve grooves, shape edges, or slice off the end of your workpiece. Each has two cutting edges—when one edge dulls, switch to the other. They’re also known as indexable inserts. Choose an insert with a thickness that fits your holder or cartridge.
    For Semi-Interrupted Cutting Conditions—Inserts for semi-interrupted cutting conditions are used to machine imperfectly round workpieces, such as shafts with a keyway. They’re the most common type of insert.
    For Interrupted Cutting Conditions—Inserts for interrupted cutting conditions are best for workpieces that will come in and out of contact with the insert, such as hex bars.
    Bent Nose and Square Nose—Bent or square nose inserts are best for cutting grooves with square corners or for slicing through a workpiece.
    Individual—Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment.
    Package—Inserts sold in packages come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.
    For Roughing Cutting Operation—Roughing inserts are used for removing material quickly when surface finish isn’t a concern.
    For Medium Cutting Operation—Medium inserts remove a moderate amount of material for a semi-smooth surface finish.
    Individual
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    of Cut
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    Lead
    Angle
    Radius
    For Cutting
    Operation
    Cut Type
    Material
    Carbide Industry
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    For Semi-Interrupted Cutting Conditions
     
    Bent Nose—For Use On Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel
    0.079"0.04"0.866"0.008"MediumCutoff, External Grooving, Face GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case11478N11000000101478N2350000000
     
    Square Nose—For Use On Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel
    0.118"0.06"0.866"0.012"MediumCutoff, External Grooving, Face GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case11478N1200000101478N243000000
    0.157"0.08"0.984"0.016"MediumCutoff, External Grooving, Face GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case11478N1300000101478N258000000
    0.197"0.1"0.984"0.016"MediumCutoff, External Grooving, Face GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case11478N1400000101478N399000000
    0.236"0.12"0.984"0.016"MediumCutoff, External Grooving, Face GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case11478N1500000101478N498000000
     
    For Interrupted Cutting Conditions
     
    Square Nose—For Use On Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel
    0.079"0.04"0.866"0.079"RoughingCutoff, External GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case18283N110000058283N16000000
    0.118"0.06"0.866"0.079"RoughingCutoff, External GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case18283N120000058283N17000000
    0.157"0.08"0.984"0.118"RoughingCutoff, External GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case18283N130000058283N18000000
    0.197"0.1"0.984"0.157"RoughingCutoff, External GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case18283N140000058283N19000000
    0.236"0.12"0.984"0.157"RoughingCutoff, External GroovingCarbide
    C5Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) CoatedDorian ToolClear Plastic Case18283N150000058283N21000000
     
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