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    Lathe Tool Inserts for Non-Ferrous Materials

    Cut aluminum, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous materials with these premium inserts. Their chipbreakers are designed for turning soft, sticky metal—they break and curl chips before they become long enough to cause damage. Install these inserts in a matching holder.
    Inserts with a larger nose angle and tip radius remove more material with each pass but cut less precisely than smaller inserts. Select the insert with the largest nose angle and tip radius that will turn your workpiece to the desired shape.
    VCGX (Diamond with 35° Nose Angle)—For SVJB Holders
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Tool Inserts. Lathe Tool Inserts for Non-Ferrous Materials, VCGX Insert.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. VCGX Insert.
    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.
    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.
    Positive Rake Angle—Positive-rake inserts stick out in front of the holder to reach tight spaces on the workpiece. They only have cutting edges on one side, so they don’t last as long as negative-rake inserts.
    For Medium Cutting Operation—Medium inserts remove a moderate amount of material for a semi-smooth surface finish.
    Individual
    Package
    Insert
    Code
    Finish
    IC
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Cutting
    Edge Lg.
    Tip
    Radius
    Rake Angle
    Type
    For Cutting
    Operation
    Features
    Includes
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
     
    For Semi-Interrupted Cutting Conditions
    VCGX-331
    		Uncoated3/8"3/16"0.173"0.64"1/64"PositiveMediumChip BreakersClear Plastic Case13244A876000000103244A9520000000
    VCGX-332
    		Uncoated3/8"3/16"0.173"0.62"1/32"PositiveMediumChip BreakersClear Plastic Case13244A82900000103244A926000000
     

    Turning Lathe Tool Insert Holders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Tool Insert Holders. Turning Lathe Tool Insert Holders.
    Secure carbide inserts inside these holders for stable turning. They’re also known as indexable insert holders. Select a holder that’s compatible with your insert by matching the insert style and inscribed circle diameter (IC). Right-hand holders move from right to left toward the lathe chuck, left-hand holders move from left to right away from the lathe chuck, and neutral holders can cut in either direction.
    SVJC Holders with Offset Shank
    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Insert Holders. Turning Lathe Tool Insert Holders, SVJC Insert Holder.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Insert Holders. Turning Lathe Tool Insert Holders, SVJC Insert Holder.
    Holders with an offset shank are good for reaching into tight corners and when working close to the chuck.
    Holders
    Replacement
    Torx Keys
    Replacement
    Torx Screws
    For Insert
    Shank
    Designation
    IC
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Along-the-Length-Turning Cut
     
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
    VCGX3/8"3/16"3/4"3/4"5"8924N225000000055525A26000003288A217000000
    VCGX3/8"3/16"1"1"6"8924N22600000055525A2600003288A21700000
     
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