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    High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts

    Image of Specification. External Grooving. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.
    Image of Specification. Internal Grooving. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.

    External Grooving

    Internal Grooving

    Cut grooves on both the inside and outside of a workpiece with the same insert. These inserts are compatible with top-notch style threading and grooving systems, which use a highly rigid clamping design, resulting in a smoother finish and superior tool life. When the edge on one face dulls, flip the insert over. Pair these inserts with a holder (sold separately) with a shank size that fits your machine and workpiece setup. Larger shanks are more stable, while smaller shanks fit into tighter spaces and allow for finer cuts.
    AC3 Carbide—For Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Right-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Right-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Product. Left-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Left-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Clear Plastic Case. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Right-Hand Cutting

    Direction

    Left-Hand Cutting

    Direction

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Image of Attribute. Right Hand, Top View. Top orientation. Contains Annotated. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Right-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Attribute. Left Hand, Top View. Top orientation. Contains Annotated. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Left-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Square Nose. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Right Hand, Top View

    Left Hand, Top View

    Square Nose

    Right-Hand Cutting Direction—Right-hand inserts pair with right-hand external or left-hand internal holders.
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction—Left-hand inserts pair with left-hand external or right-hand internal holders.
    Individual—Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment.
    Groove
    Individual
    Insert
    Code
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Nose
    Shape
    Tip
    Radius
    Overall
    Ht.
    Includes
    Each
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
    G-3031R0.195"0.031"0.05"Square0.005"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N2000000
    G-3062R0.195"0.062"0.12"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N600000
    G-3094R0.195"0.094"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1100000
    G-3125R0.195"0.125"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1500000
     
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction
    G-3031L0.195"0.031"0.05"Square0.005"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N400000
    G-3062L0.195"0.062"0.12"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N800000
    G-3094L0.195"0.094"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1300000
    G-3125L0.195"0.125"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1700000
     
    Holders
    AC50 Carbide—For Steel
    Image of Product. Right-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Right-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Product. Left-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Left-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Clear Plastic Case. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Right-Hand Cutting

    Direction

    Left-Hand Cutting

    Direction

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Image of Attribute. Right Hand, Top View. Top orientation. Contains Annotated. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Right-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Attribute. Left Hand, Top View. Top orientation. Contains Annotated. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts, Left-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Square Nose. High-Performance Grooving Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Right Hand, Top View

    Left Hand, Top View

    Square Nose

    Right-Hand Cutting Direction—Right-hand inserts pair with right-hand external or left-hand internal holders.
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction—Left-hand inserts pair with left-hand external or right-hand internal holders.
    Individual—Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment.
    Groove
    Individual
    Insert
    Code
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Nose
    Shape
    Tip
    Radius
    Overall
    Ht.
    Includes
    Each
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
    G-3031R0.195"0.031"0.05"Square0.005"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1000000
    G-3062R0.195"0.062"0.12"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N500000
    G-3094R0.195"0.094"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N900000
    G-3125R0.195"0.125"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1400000
     
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction
    G-3031L0.195"0.031"0.05"Square0.005"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N300000
    G-3062L0.195"0.062"0.12"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N700000
    G-3094L0.195"0.094"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1200000
    G-3125L0.195"0.125"0.18"Square0.010"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1447N1600000
     
    Holders

    High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts

    Image of Specification. External Threading. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts.
    Image of Specification. Internal Threading. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts.

    External Threading

    Internal Threading

    Install these inserts into a matching holder to cut external or internal threads on a workpiece. They are compatible with top-notch style threading and grooving systems, which use a highly-rigid clamping design, resulting in a smoother finish and superior tool life. When the edge on one face is dull, flip the insert over. Choose a holder (sold separately) with a shank size that fits your machine and workpiece setup. Larger shanks are more stable, while smaller shanks fit into tighter spaces and allow for finer cuts.
    AC3 Carbide—For Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Clear Plastic Case. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Image of Attribute. Top View (UNC, UNS, UNF). Top orientation. Contains Annotated. UNC Thread. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Top View (UNC, UNS, UNF)

    Image of Attribute. Top View (NPT). Top orientation. Contains Annotated. NPT Thread. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Top View (NPT)

    Right-Hand Cutting Direction—Right-hand inserts pair with right-hand external or left-hand internal holders.
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction—Left-hand inserts pair with left-hand external or right-hand internal holders.
    UNC Thread, UNS Thread, and UNF Thread—UNC, UNS, and UNF thread inserts cut a range of UN thread types and sizes.
    NPT Thread—NPT thread inserts efficiently machine full-profile NPT threads.
    Individual—Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment.
    Thread
    Threads
    Per Inch
    Individual
    Insert Code
    Thk.
    Shape
    Angle
    External
    Internal
    Tip
    Radius
    Overall
    Ht.
    Includes
    Each
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
    Image of Product. Right-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts, Right-Hand Cutting Direction.

    Right-Hand Cutting

    Direction

     
    UNC Thread, UNS Thread, UNF Thread
    T-2R0.15"V60°8 to 367 to 200.004"0.219"Clear Plastic Case1746N15000000
    T-3R0.195"V60°6 to 205 to 120.008"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N1200000
     
    NPT Thread
    DC-3-8VR750.195"880.005"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N1900000
    DC-3-14VR750.195"14140.004"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2400000
    DC-3-18VR750.195"18180.002"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2600000
    DC-3-27VR750.195"27270.002"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2800000
    DC-3-115VR750.195"11 1/211 1/20.004"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2200000
     
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction
    Image of Product. Left-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts, Left-Hand Cutting Direction.

    Left-Hand Cutting

    Direction

     
    UNC Thread, UNS Thread, UNF Thread
    T-2L0.15"V60°8 to 367 to 200.004"0.219"Clear Plastic Case1746N1700000
    T-3L0.195"V60°6 to 205 to 120.008"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N1400000
     
    NPT Thread
    DC-3-8VL750.195"880.005"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2100000
    DC-3-14VL750.195"14140.004"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2500000
    DC-3-18VL750.195"18180.002"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2700000
    DC-3-27VL750.195"27270.002"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2900000
    DC-3-115VL750.195"11 1/211 1/20.004"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N2300000
     
    Holders
    AC50 Carbide—For Steel
    Image of Product. Right-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts, Right-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Product. Left-Hand Cutting Direction. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Inserts. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts, Left-Hand Cutting Direction.
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Clear Plastic Case. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts.
    Image of Attribute. Top View (UNC, UNS, UNF). Top orientation. Contains Annotated. UNC Thread. High-Performance Threading Lathe Tool Inserts.

    Right-Hand Cutting

    Direction

    Left-Hand Cutting

    Direction

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Top View (UNC, UNS, UNF)

    Right-Hand Cutting Direction—Right-hand inserts pair with right-hand external or left-hand internal holders.
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction—Left-hand inserts pair with left-hand external or right-hand internal holders.
    UNC Thread, UNS Thread, and UNF Thread—UNC, UNS, and UNF thread inserts cut a range of UN thread types and sizes.
    Individual—Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment.
    Thread
    Threads
    Per Inch
    Individual
    Insert
    Code
    Thk.
    Shape
    Angle
    External
    Internal
    Tip
    Radius
    Overall
    Ht.
    Includes
    Each
    Right-Hand Cutting Direction
     
    UNC Thread, UNS Thread, UNF Thread
    T-2R0.15"V60°8 to 367 to 200.004"0.219"Clear Plastic Case1746N16000000
    T-3R0.195"V60°6 to 205 to 120.008"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N1100000
     
    Left-Hand Cutting Direction
     
    UNC Thread, UNS Thread, UNF Thread
    T-2L0.15"V60°8 to 367 to 200.004"0.219"Clear Plastic Case1746N1800000
    T-3L0.195"V60°6 to 205 to 120.008"0.344"Clear Plastic Case1746N1300000
     
    Holders
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