Kennametal 1923834 Grooving Insert KC5025 5mm Neutral

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 1923834 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Manufactured to the KC5025 grade with a PVD-applied TiAlN coating, this insert delivers controlled wear resistance and thermal stability during interrupted or continuous grooving cuts. It features a 5.00 mm cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 4.10 mm, making it well suited for medium-depth groove profiles. The neutral hand orientation allows use in a wide range of toolholders. The GMP chip breaker geometry promotes reliable chip formation across a variety of workpiece materials. Machinists and CNC operators working in job shops, production turning cells, and aerospace or general metalworking environments install this type of insert.

This insert is intended for grooving applications in materials graded C2 through C6, covering cast irons, non-ferrous alloys, and a broad range of steels. The Series A4 designation matches it to compatible A4-series toolholders. Its full-radius geometry and positive rake angle reduce cutting forces and improve surface finish in shallow-to-medium groove depths. Typical applications include external grooving, groove widening, and face grooving on turned components where consistent groove width and depth repeatability are required across production runs.

Key Features

• KC5025 carbide grade with PVD TiAlN coating for wear resistance and thermal stability
• 5.00 mm cutting width with a maximum depth of cut of 4.10 mm
• Full radius corner geometry with a 0.0984 inch corner radius
• Positive rake angle and GMP chip breaker for controlled chip evacuation
• Neutral hand orientation compatible with standard A4-series grooving toolholders
• Multi-use tool designation supports grooving, parting, and groove-widening operations

Compatibility

This insert is designed for use in A4-series grooving toolholders and is compatible with material grades C2 and C6. Refer to the manufacturers catalog under number A4R0500M05P00GMP to confirm toolholder pairing.

Installation Notes

Installation of grooving inserts should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician with the machine powered down and the spindle locked. Ensure the toolholder pocket and seating surfaces are clean and free of chips before seating the insert. Apply the correct clamping torque per the toolholder manufacturers specification using calibrated tooling. Confirm insert orientation and depth-of-cut settings before resuming cutting operations.