Iscar 3600965 Indexable Turning Toolholder Ssdc Neutral

Product Description

The ISCAR 3600965 is a neutral-hand indexable turning toolholder in the SSDC style, part of the Isoturn series. It accepts SC..3 inserts secured by a screw-clamp holding method, providing a reliable and repeatable insert lock during turning operations. The shank measures 0.5 inches wide by 0.5 inches tall, with an overall length of 3.5 inches and a head length of 0.69 inches. Designed for neutral cutting direction with a 0-degree rake angle, this toolholder suits general-purpose external turning where a centerline approach is required. Machinists and CNC operators working in production or job-shop environments are the primary users of this toolholder.

This toolholder is built for external turning applications on CNC lathes and manual turning centers. The neutral hand orientation makes it adaptable to both left-hand and right-hand setups without repositioning the turret. The SSDC style is commonly used in standard toolpost and turret-mounted configurations across light to medium cutting applications in steel, cast iron, and similar workpiece materials. Compatible insert style code is SCMT3-1-SM, allowing the operator to select the appropriate insert grade and geometry for the specific material being machined.

Key Features

• SSDC toolholder style with neutral hand orientation for flexible setup
• Screw-clamp insert holding method for positive insert retention
• Accepts SC..3 inserts, compatible with SCMT3-1-SM insert size code
• 0-degree neutral rake angle suited to general external turning
• 0.5 inches x 0.5 inches shank for standard toolpost and turret mounting
• Conforms to ISO 13399 tooling data standards

Compatibility

Designed to accept SC..3 series inserts, with a compatible insert size code of SCMT3-1-SM. Part of the ISCAR Isoturn series.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing toolholders or inserts. Ensure the shank seating surface and turret pocket are clean and free of chips before mounting. Follow the machine tool manufacturer torque guidelines for the turret clamping bolts; do not use insert screw torque values from the toolholder documentation as a substitute for machine-side clamping specifications.