Kennametal 1096352 Neutral Mten Turning Toolholder

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 1096352 is a neutral-hand MTEN-style indexable turning toolholder designed for negative-rake external turning operations on CNC lathes and manual turning centers. Built on the Kenloc series platform, it accepts TN..332 triangular inserts held in place by a combination clamp and screw insert-holding method. The shank measures 0.75 inches wide by 0.75 inches tall with an overall length of 4.5 inches, making it a compact, rigid choice for medium-duty turning applications. The steel body provides durability under continuous cutting loads, and the -10 degree rake angle is suited for machining harder workpiece materials where negative-geometry inserts deliver better edge strength.

This toolholder is used in production and job-shop environments where consistent, repeatable indexable-insert turning is required. Its neutral hand orientation allows it to be positioned on either side of the centerline, offering flexibility in tool post or turret arrangements. The 0.375-inch insert inscribed circle matches standard 3/8-inch TN..332 triangular inserts, which are widely available in coated and uncoated carbide grades. Licensed machinists and CNC lathe operators typically fit this holder in a square shank tool post or a turret block station for facing, straight turning, or light profiling passes.

Key Features

• Neutral hand orientation provides setup flexibility on most lathe configurations
• Negative rake angle of -10 degrees increases insert edge strength for harder materials
• Clamp and screw insert-holding method ensures rigid, repeatable insert seating
• 0.75 x 0.75 inch square shank fits standard tool post and turret blocks
• Accepts TN..332 triangular inserts with a 0.375-inch inscribed circle
• Steel construction withstands continuous cutting forces and interrupted cuts

Compatibility

Designed for use with TN..332 triangular indexable inserts. Insert compatibility is confirmed for the TN..332 insert family as specified by the manufacturer. Verify insert geometry, grade, and chip breaker selection against the workpiece material and cutting parameters before use.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before mounting or repositioning any toolholder. Torque the clamp screw according to the insert manufacturer's standard procedure for the insert size in use. Confirm tool centerline height and overhang before taking a test cut.