Iscar 6403177 Grooving Insert GIM22J IC908 Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ISCAR 6403177 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Carrying the GIM22J insert style designation within ISCARs Cut-Grip series, it features a TiAlN coating applied via PVD process for improved wear resistance and thermal stability at the cutting edge. The insert has a cutting width of 0.0866 inches (2.20 mm) and a corner radius of 0.0067 inches (0.17 mm), making it suited for tight-tolerance groove profiles. Rake angle is 7 degrees positive, and the insert orientation is neutral. IC908 is the manufacturer grade. Installation is performed by machinists and CNC operators using compatible Cut-Grip toolholders.

This insert is intended for universal primary workpiece material compatibility, covering ISO material groups H, K, M, P, and S. That range spans steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous alloys, and heat-resistant superalloys. Typical applications include external and internal grooving, face grooving, and parting on production turning equipment. The single-end configuration and GIM style make it a direct fit for Cut-Grip system toolholders that accept the 22J insert size. It is sold individually but carries a minimum order quantity of 10 units per order.

Key Features

• Cutting width of 0.0866 inches (2.20 mm) for consistent groove sizing
• TiAlN coating via PVD process for wear resistance across a wide material range
• IC908 grade solid carbide substrate with 7-degree positive rake angle
• Corner radius of 0.0067 inches (0.17 mm) for defined edge geometry
• Neutral hand orientation compatible with standard Cut-Grip toolholder setups
• Compliant with ISO 13399 insert identification standards

Compatibility

Designed for use in ISCAR Cut-Grip series toolholders accepting the GIM 22J insert size. Compatible with ISO material grade groups C1, C2, C6, and C7, and rated for primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, P, and S per ISO designation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. The machine spindle must be stopped and all axes must be in a safe position before changing inserts. Use the appropriate torx or hex key specified by the toolholder manufacturer to secure the insert clamp to the correct seating torque per the toolholder documentation. Inspect the insert pocket and clamp for wear or debris before seating a new insert.