Iscar 6200380 Grooving Insert HFPL4004 IC8250 Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ISCAR 6200380 is a solid carbide grooving insert carrying the HFPL4004 style designation and IC8250 manufacturer grade. It is designed for external grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. The insert features a 4 mm cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 2 mm, making it suitable for precise, shallow grooving passes. An Al2O3 coating applied via PVD process improves wear resistance and surface finish on difficult materials. The left-hand orientation and positive 7-degree rake angle reduce cutting forces during operation. This insert is installed by machinists and CNC turning specialists working in production or job-shop environments.

The ISCAR 6200380 is part of the Heliface series and is engineered for grooving stainless steel and steel workpieces. It is a double-ended insert, extending usable tool life by providing two cutting edges per insert. The clamp-style insert holding method ensures rigid seating in compatible Heliface toolholders. Typical applications include groove turning, face grooving, and parting on stainless steel and carbon steel components in aerospace, automotive, and general machining operations.

Key Features

• HFPL4004 insert style with IC8250 grade solid carbide substrate for high hardness and thermal resistance
• Al2O3 coating applied by PVD process for improved wear resistance on steel and stainless steel
• 4 mm cutting width with a maximum depth of cut range of 2 mm to 3 mm
• Positive 7-degree rake angle reduces cutting forces and heat generation
• 0.40 mm corner radius minimizes stress concentration at the groove edge
• Double-ended design provides two usable cutting edges per insert
• Left-hand orientation for use in left-hand Heliface toolholder configurations

Compatibility

Designed for use in ISCAR Heliface series left-hand grooving toolholders that accept the HFPL insert style with a 4004 size code. Primary workpiece materials are stainless steel and steel, per ISO material codes M and P.

Installation Notes

Insert replacement should be performed with the machine fully stopped and all spindle motion halted before removing the clamp screw or insert. Use the appropriate torx or hex key to secure the clamping mechanism to the toolholder manufacturer specification. Verify insert seating is flush and stable in the pocket before resuming cuts. Inspect the insert pocket for chips or debris that could prevent proper seating and affect dimensional accuracy.