Iscar 6404229 Grooving Insert SCIR22BR10B IC1008 Carbide

Product Description

The ISCAR 6404229 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision grooving and turning operations on Swiss-type CNC lathes and similar small-part machining equipment. Carrying the SCIR22BR10B designation and manufactured to the IC1008 grade, this insert features a PVD-applied dual-layer TiAlN and TiN coating that delivers wear resistance and thermal stability at elevated cutting speeds. The right-hand configuration, positive rake angle of 12 degrees, and B-style chip breaker work together to control chip flow in tight Swiss-type machine envelopes. Licensed machinists and CNC setup techs handling small-diameter turned parts are the primary installers of this insert style.

This insert is engineered for universal workpiece material compatibility, spanning ISO material groups H, K, M, N, P, and S. That range covers steels, stainless alloys, cast irons, non-ferrous metals, high-temperature alloys, and hardened materials. It fits naturally in production environments running Swiss-type sliding-headstock lathes where grooving depths are tight and positional accuracy is critical. The Swisscut series designation confirms its design intent for small-part, high-precision grooving applications.

Key Features

• IC1008 solid carbide grade with PVD TiAlN and TiN dual-layer coating for wear and heat resistance
• 0.51 mm cutting width (0.0200 inches) for fine, precise groove profiles
• Maximum depth of cut of 3.00 mm (0.1180 inches); depth range extends to 4.00 mm (0.1575 inches)
• Positive rake angle of 12 degrees reduces cutting forces on slender workpieces
• Double-ended insert design extends usable tool life per piece
• Corner radius of 0.10 mm (0.0039 inches) for controlled groove floor geometry
• Compliant with ISO 13399 tooling data standards for CAM and tool management integration

Compatibility

Designed for use in ISCAR Swisscut series toolholders accepting SCIR-style inserts. Compatible across ISO workpiece material groups H, K, M, N, P, and S as specified by the manufacturer. Verify holder pocket geometry and insert size code 22BR10 against your toolholder specification before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation of grooving inserts should be performed by a qualified CNC machinist or tooling technician. Always power down and lock out the machine spindle before seating or removing inserts. Use the correct torx or clamping key specified by the toolholder manufacturer to secure the insert; do not substitute drivers that can round the clamping screw. Confirm insert seating and clamping torque before returning the machine to operation, and verify programmed depth-of-cut values against the published maximum depth range for this insert.