Kennametal 1923836 Grooving Insert KC5025 Tialn 5.05mm

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 1923836 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external and internal grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Carrying the KC5025 manufacturer grade with a PVD-applied TiAlN coating, this insert delivers hard, wear-resistant cutting performance across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials. The insert features a 5.05 mm cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 4.2 mm, making it well suited for medium-depth groove profiles. It belongs to Kennametal's A4 Series and uses a GMN chip breaker geometry. Machinists and CNC operators in production and job-shop environments are the primary installers.

This insert is used in grooving and parting applications on lathes equipped with compatible A4 Series toolholders. The neutral hand orientation allows use in both right-hand and left-hand setups depending on the holder configuration. Its metric insert size designation of 505 places it in a common segment of tooling inventory for shops working to metric tolerances. The GMN chip breaker is suited for controlled chip evacuation in groove turning, reducing chip packing and improving surface finish in the groove floor.

Key Features

• KC5025 carbide grade with PVD TiAlN coating for wear resistance and extended tool life
• 5.05 mm cutting width with a maximum depth of cut of 4.2 mm
• GMN chip breaker geometry for effective chip control in grooving applications
• Neutral hand orientation for versatile toolholder compatibility
• Corner radius of 0.40 mm for controlled groove edge definition
• Multi-use insert rated for use across multiple grooving passes

Compatibility

Designed for use with A4 Series grooving toolholders. The Manufacturers Catalog Number A4G0505M05U04GMN identifies the precise holder-and-insert system pairing. Confirm toolholder compatibility against Kennametal A4 Series toolholder specifications before ordering.

Installation Notes

Insert installation and indexing should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician with the machine in a full stop, zero-energy state. Use the appropriate torx or clamp key specified by the toolholder manufacturer to seat the insert securely — do not overtighten by hand or with non-specified tools. Inspect the insert pocket and clamping surfaces for chips or debris before seating the new insert. Always verify cutting parameters against the KC5025 grade recommendations in the Kennametal tooling data before resuming cutting.