Kennametal 1817700 Grooving Insert NG1062 KC5025 Left Hand

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 1817700 is a solid carbide grooving insert from the Top Notch series, designed for external grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. This left-hand insert carries a TiAlN coating applied via PVD process, delivering strong oxidation resistance and extended tool life at elevated cutting temperatures. The manufacturer grade KC5025 designates a fine-grain carbide substrate suited for a wide range of workpiece materials. With a 1.58 mm cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 1.91 mm, this insert is sized for precision groove profiles in small-diameter and close-tolerance applications. A neutral rake geometry and 3-degree lead angle support stable chip formation across typical grooving pass conditions.

This insert is suited for production turning environments where consistent groove geometry and tight tolerances are required. Typical applications include grooving, undercut profiling, and light parting on ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials. The Top Notch series seating system is widely used in production shops running high-cycle turning programs. Installation requires a compatible Top Notch series grooving toolholder accepting size 1062 inserts. The left-hand designation determines approach direction and must match the configured toolholder hand.

Key Features

• TiAlN coating via PVD process for oxidation resistance and extended wear life
• Solid carbide construction, manufacturer grade KC5025
• 1.58 mm cutting width with maximum depth of cut of 1.91 mm
• Left-hand insert orientation for dedicated left-hand toolholder setups
• 0.19 mm corner radius for controlled edge profile at groove bottom
• Neutral rake geometry with 3-degree lead angle for stable chip control

Compatibility

Designed for use in Top Notch series grooving toolholders accepting size 1062 left-hand inserts. Confirm toolholder hand and insert pocket dimensions before installation.

Installation Notes

Insert seating and clamping should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine in a fully locked-out, zero-energy state. Ensure the insert pocket and seating surfaces are clean and free of chips or debris before seating the insert. Use the torque specifications provided by the toolholder manufacturer for the clamping screw. Do not interchange left-hand and right-hand inserts within the same toolholder pocket.