Kennametal 2232241 Double End Neutral Indexable Cutoff Blade

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 2232241 is a double-end neutral indexable cutoff blade designed for parting and grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the A2BNSN blade style within the A2 Cut-Off series, it measures 32 mm (1.26 inches) in height, 1.8 mm (0.07 inches) in width, and 150 mm (5.91 inches) in overall length. The blade uses a self-grip insert holding method to secure A2 022 style inserts with a 2.2 mm insert width. Maximum depth of cut reaches 60 mm (2.36 inches), making it well suited for medium-duty parting work on bar stock and turned components. Machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary installers and users of this blade.

This cutoff blade is used in production turning environments where reliable parting and grooving performance is required. The neutral cutting direction suits straight-in parting operations on a variety of workpiece materials. The double-end design allows the blade to be flipped when one end reaches wear limits, extending useful tool life. Typical applications include parting off finished components, grooving for snap rings or O-ring seats, and undercutting operations on ferrous and non-ferrous stock in both job-shop and production-line settings.

Key Features

• Double-end design allows blade reversal to extend service life
• Self-grip insert clamping secures A2 022 style inserts without fasteners
• Maximum depth of cut of 60 mm (2.36 inches) for medium-duty parting
• Neutral cutting direction for straight-in parting operations
• Cutting height of 25.1 mm (0.99 inches) provides consistent chip clearance
• A2 Cut-Off series tooling for broad compatibility with A2-style toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use with A2 022 style inserts in A2 Cut-Off series toolholding systems. Accepts inserts with a 2.2 mm minimum insert width and insert seat size 2. Confirm toolholder pocket dimensions match the blade height and width before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the machine before seating or removing the blade from the toolholder. Ensure the insert pocket and blade shank are free of chips and debris before clamping. Follow the machine tool manufacturer and applicable shop safety procedures when setting tool overhang and depth-of-cut limits.