Kennametal 5654397 X500 Square Carbide Milling Insert

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 5654397 is a solid carbide milling insert in the XPLT series, grade X500, designed for high-performance face and shoulder milling operations. It carries a CVD-applied TiN/TiC/TiN multilayer coating that improves wear resistance and extends tool life across demanding cuts. The insert features a square shape with a 90-degree included angle, a positive rake geometry, and a honed cutting edge style. With four usable cutting edges per insert, it delivers consistent performance across a right-hand orientation. Licensed machinists and CNC mill operators install this insert into compatible Kennametal cutter bodies as a standard indexable tooling component.

This insert is suited for milling steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium workpieces, corresponding to ISO material codes P, M, and S. It is appropriate for both roughing and semi-finishing passes where controlled chip formation is required. The D41 chip breaker geometry supports efficient chip evacuation in these material groups. Typical applications include production machining environments running horizontal or vertical milling centers where indexable carbide inserts are the standard tooling format.

Key Features

• Grade X500 solid carbide substrate with CVD TiN/TiC/TiN multilayer coating for extended wear life
• Square insert shape with 90-degree included angle and positive rake for reduced cutting forces
• Four cutting edges per insert for maximum indexable value per unit
• D41 chip breaker geometry optimized for steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium
• Honed cutting edge style for improved edge stability on difficult-to-machine materials
• Screw-held mounting method compatible with the 7792VXP06 cutter series

Compatibility

This insert is compatible with the Kennametal 7792VXP06 cutter series. It is identified by ANSI and ISO code XPLT060308ERD41 and conforms to ANSI and ISO insert standards.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before indexing or replacing inserts. Use the appropriate Torx or hex key to secure the clamping screw to the cutter body pocket; do not overtighten, as this can damage the insert seat or screw threads. Inspect the pocket seat and screw for wear or debris before seating a new insert.