Kennametal 2418397 Cutoff Grooving Insert 2.2mm Carbide KC5025

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 2418397 is a carbide cutoff and grooving insert designed for precision parting and grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. It carries the KC5025 manufacturer grade with a PVD-applied TiAlN coating, which provides strong wear resistance and thermal stability at the cutting edge. The insert features a 2.2 mm cutting width, a neutral lead angle, a 2-degree relief angle, and a CF chipbreaker geometry. Cutting height is 4.78 mm. This insert is held in place by a clamp-style toolholder and suits a broad range of bar stock and tube cutoff applications. It is specified and installed by machinists and toolroom technicians in production and job-shop environments.

The 2418397 is suited for cut-off and grooving work on ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces across both light and general-purpose turning applications. Its CF chipbreaker geometry helps manage chip flow and evacuation during deep grooving passes. The A2 series designation and insert seat size 2 allow direct drop-in use in compatible A2-series clamp-style toolholders. Material grade ratings of C2 and C6 indicate suitability for a range of workpiece materials including cast iron and non-ferrous metals. This insert is a single-use item sold individually per package with a minimum order quantity of 10 units.

Key Features

• Carbide substrate with PVD TiAlN coating for extended edge life and heat resistance
• 2.2 mm cutting width with 4.78 mm cutting height for controlled grooving and parting
• Neutral lead angle with 2-degree relief angle for balanced cutting forces
• CF chipbreaker geometry promotes reliable chip control during grooving passes
• Clamp-style insert holding method compatible with A2-series toolholders
• Multi-use capable across both cut-off and grooving applications

Compatibility

Designed for use in A2-series clamp-style toolholders with insert seat size 2. Suitable for cut-off and grooving applications where a 2.2 mm width insert with CF chipbreaker geometry is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before seating or removing inserts. Ensure the insert pocket and clamp surfaces are clean and free of chips before seating the insert. Follow the toolholder manufacturer torque and clamping specifications for the A2-series clamp style.