{"product_id":"kennametal-5697185-vnmg331ff-carbide-turning-insert","title":"Kennametal 5697185 VNMG331FF Carbide Turning Insert","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KENNAMETAL 5697185 is a VNMG331FF solid carbide turning insert with a KCP10B multilayer CVD coating (TiCN, Al2O3, TiOCN) engineered for finishing operations on steel and cast iron. The 35-degree diamond (rhombic) insert shape and honed cutting edge deliver consistent surface finish control at light to moderate depths of cut. The insert measures 16.61 mm (1.3076 inches) in length with a 3\/8-inch inscribed circle, a 3\/16-inch thickness, and a 1\/64-inch corner radius. Four available cutting edges extend tool life and reduce per-edge cost. Licensed machinists and CNC turning center operators install this insert in KENLOC-style toolholders for external turning, facing, boring, back turning, and back boring applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis insert is suited for finishing cuts on steel (ISO P) workpieces where high wear resistance is required, and on aluminum and non-ferrous materials (ISO N) where a balance of wear resistance and toughness is needed. The neutral hand orientation makes it compatible with both right- and left-hand toolholder setups. The FF chip breaker geometry is optimized for finishing passes, controlling chip evacuation at lower feed rates and shallower depths common in finish-turning cycles. The ANSI size code is 331 and the ISO size code is 160404, which allows direct cross-reference when specifying replacement inserts to standard charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKCP10B multilayer CVD coating: TiCN base, Al2O3 mid-layer, TiOCN outer layer for thermal and abrasion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35-degree diamond (V) insert shape with honed cutting edge for controlled finishing cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFF chip breaker geometry optimized for finishing operations on steel and non-ferrous materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour cutting edges per insert for extended usable tool life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral hand orientation compatible with right- and left-hand KENLOC toolholders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp and pin insert holding method for rigid, repeatable seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KENNAMETAL 5697185 is an ANSI VNMG331 \/ ISO VNMG160404 insert designed for use in KENLOC-series toolholders that accept VNMG-style inserts with clamp and pin retention. It is compatible with primary workpiece materials designated ISO P (steel, cast iron) and ISO N (aluminum and non-ferrous). Verify toolholder pocket geometry and insert retention style before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert replacement should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician with the machine powered down, the spindle locked, and all guarding reinstalled before resuming cuts. Use the correct torque wrench and clamp screw specified by the toolholder manufacturer — do not estimate clamp force by feel. Inspect the toolholder pocket for wear, chips, or debris before seating a new insert, as a contaminated pocket will shift insert position and reduce edge life. Follow the machine tool manufacturer and cutting tool manufacturer recommendations for starting cutting parameters when transitioning to a new insert grade or geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eANSI Insert Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: VNMG331\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISO Insert Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: VNMG160404\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: VNMG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: V - Diamond (Rhombic) 35 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChip Breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: FF (Finishing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e: KCP10B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e: TiCN, Al2O3, TiOCN (Multilayer CVD, MTCVD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cutting Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscribed Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8 inch (0.3750 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16.61 mm (1.3076 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/16 inch (0.1875 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorner Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/64 inch (0.0156 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHole Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.1500 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Depth of Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.4354 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRake Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide Clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Honed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Holding Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clamp and Pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: KENLOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Workpiece Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steel, Cast Iron (ISO P), Aluminum and Non-Ferrous (ISO N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e: C3, C7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e: ANSI, ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23242105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.0221 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: KENNAMETAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5697185\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KENNAMETAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51730061459762,"sku":"5697185","price":223.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/de105f026080579cdc47549213b8f6d1.jpg?v=1788711015","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/kennametal-5697185-vnmg331ff-carbide-turning-insert","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}