Kennametal 1818864 NRD3062 KC5010 Grooving Insert Carbide

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 1818864 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Running the NRD3062 insert style in Kennametal grade KC5010, this insert features a PVD-applied TiAlN coating that delivers high wear resistance and thermal stability at the cutting edge. The right-hand orientation and neutral rake geometry make it suited for standard turning setups. Cutting width is 3.18 mm (0.125 inches), with a full corner radius of 1.59 mm (0.063 inches) and a maximum depth of cut of 6.35 mm (0.25 inches). This insert is part of the Top Notch series and is installed by CNC machinists and toolroom professionals in production and job-shop environments.

This insert fits typical external grooving applications on ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials classified under material grades C3 and C4. It is suited for grooving operations requiring controlled chip flow and consistent dimensional accuracy, particularly where a full-radius profile and defined depth limits are specified. The Top Notch series toolholder system is the intended mounting platform. The insert is sold individually but must be ordered in multiples of 5 to meet the minimum order quantity requirement.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction with PVD TiAlN coating for extended tool life in grooving applications
• Full corner radius of 1.59 mm (0.063 inches) for consistent radius form at the groove base
• Cutting width of 3.18 mm (0.125 inches) with a maximum depth of cut of 6.35 mm (0.25 inches)
• Right-hand, neutral-rake geometry for standard lathe setups
• Kennametal grade KC5010 optimized for material grades C3 and C4
• Compatible with the Top Notch series toolholder system

Compatibility

Designed for use with Top Notch series toolholders. Intended for right-hand external grooving operations on turning centers where NRD-style inserts and a 3062 insert size are specified.

Installation Notes

Insert seating and clamping should be performed by a qualified machinist following the toolholder manufacturer torque and clamping guidelines for the Top Notch system. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing inserts. Inspect the insert pocket and clamping screw for wear or debris before seating a new insert. Do not exceed the maximum depth of cut rating for this insert style.