Carmex 16ER/IL0.031BXC Grooving Insert Solid Carbide Tin

Product Description

The CARMEX 16ER/IL0.031BXC is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for external and internal threading and grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Manufactured to ISO standards, this insert carries a TiN coating applied via PVD process and is rated material grade C6, making it suitable for cutting cast iron and steel. The cutting width measures 0.031 inches with a maximum depth of cut of 0.055 inches. The positive rake angle of 15 degrees reduces cutting forces, and the BXC manufacturer grade delivers consistent edge performance in production turning environments. Machinists and tooling specialists handling ferrous workpieces will find this insert well-suited to repetitive grooving cycles.

This insert is intended for use in Series 16 toolholders and fits both left-hand and right-hand orientations, giving setup flexibility on gang tool or turret configurations. Primary workpiece materials are cast iron and steel, consistent with ISO material codes K and P. It is a single-use, non-multi-use insert. Typical applications include external relief grooving, internal groove profiling, and thread undercut preparation on medium-duty CNC turning equipment in job shop and production machining environments.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction with PVD-applied TiN coating for extended tool life on ferrous materials
• 0.031 inch cutting width with a maximum depth of cut of 0.055 inches
• Positive rake angle of 15 degrees reduces cutting forces and chip load
• Compatible with both left-hand and right-hand insert orientations
• Corner radius of 0.004 inches for precise groove profile control
• ISO-standard geometry, Series 16, with a 3/8 inch inscribed circle

Compatibility

Designed for use with Series 16 grooving toolholders accepting the 16ER/IL insert style. Fits left-hand and right-hand holder configurations. Suitable for ISO material grades P (steel) and K (cast iron) workpiece applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine in a locked-out, zero-energy state per applicable lockout/tagout procedures. Seat the insert firmly in the toolholder pocket and torque the clamping screw to the toolholder manufacturer specification. Verify insert orientation and cutting edge engagement before resuming spindle operation. Handle carbide inserts with care to avoid edge chipping during indexing or storage.