Kennametal 5941101 Grooving Insert KCU25 3mm Beyond Evolution

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 5941101 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. It carries the KCU25 manufacturer grade with a PVD-applied AlTiN coating, delivering strong wear resistance and thermal stability at elevated cutting speeds. The insert features a 3.00 mm cutting width, a maximum depth of cut of 2.20 mm, and a positive 27-degree rake angle with a GUP chip breaker geometry. This combination promotes controlled chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces during grooving. Machinists and toolroom technicians working in precision turning applications will find this insert suited for consistent groove profile repeatability in the Beyond Evolution series platform.

This insert is used in external grooving and parting operations on CNC turning centers in both production and job-shop environments. The neutral hand orientation makes it compatible with straight grooving toolholders configured for axial or radial grooving cuts. The EG-P insert style fits toolholders designed for the Beyond Evolution grooving system. It is commonly specified for finishing and light roughing of grooves in steel and alloy workpiece materials where the AlTiN coating provides an advantage in dry or semi-dry cutting conditions.

Key Features

• KCU25 grade solid carbide with PVD AlTiN coating for wear resistance in steel and alloy grooving
• 3.00 mm cutting width with a maximum depth of cut of 2.20 mm
• Positive rake angle of 27 degrees with GUP chip breaker for controlled chip flow
• Corner radius of 0.20 mm for defined groove edge geometry
• Neutral hand orientation for use in standard axial grooving toolholders
• Part of the Beyond Evolution series for system-level toolholder compatibility

Compatibility

Designed for use with Beyond Evolution series EG-P style grooving toolholders that accept a 3 mm insert size. Specific toolholder compatibility should be confirmed against the Beyond Evolution system toolholder documentation.

Installation Notes

This insert should be installed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Always power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing inserts. Use the appropriate torque wrench and clamping screw specified for the Beyond Evolution toolholder to secure the insert without over-tightening. Inspect the insert pocket for chips or debris before seating the insert to ensure proper contact and repeatable tool geometry.