Kennametal 6012717 Grooving Insert KCU10 Solid Carbide

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 6012717 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. It carries the EG-P6GUP designation, meaning it uses an EG-P insert style with a GUP chip breaker geometry and is finished in an AlTiN (aluminum titanium nitride) PVD coating. The insert is neutral-hand, making it adaptable to both left- and right-hand grooving setups. With a 6.35 mm cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 4 mm, it is well suited for medium-width groove applications requiring tight dimensional control. The KCU10 grade is a coated carbide grade developed for steel and stainless grooving at moderate to high cutting speeds.

This insert is used in production turning environments where consistent groove geometry and surface finish are critical. It fits the Beyond Evolution series tooling system and is intended for shops running high-volume grooving cycles on steel and other ferrous materials. Typical applications include external groove turning, part-off preparation, and undercut profiling on CNC turning centers. The positive rake angle of 27 degrees reduces cutting forces and is beneficial when machining workpieces prone to deflection. A licensed machinist or CNC turning specialist would install and qualify this insert during a tooling changeover.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction in KCU10 grade with AlTiN PVD coating for extended tool life in steel grooving
• 6.35 mm cutting width with maximum depth of cut of 4 mm, depth range 4.00 mm to 5.00 mm
• Positive rake geometry at 27 degrees reduces cutting forces and chip load
• GUP chip breaker promotes controlled chip evacuation during grooving cycles
• Corner radius of 0.80 mm (0.031 inches) for groove floor finishing
• Neutral hand orientation supports flexible left- or right-hand toolholder mounting
• Part of the Beyond Evolution series, compatible with EG-P style grooving toolholders

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement insert for EG-P style grooving toolholders in the Kennametal Beyond Evolution series. Specific compatible toolholder models were not stated in the available product data; consult the Beyond Evolution tooling catalog to confirm holder compatibility before ordering.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician with the machine spindle stopped, program halted, and all axis motion locked out per the machine tool lockout/tagout procedure. Inspect the insert pocket and clamping screw for debris or wear before seating the new insert. Use the manufacturer-specified torque tool for the clamping screw; do not overtighten by hand or with unapproved tools. Verify cutting width, depth stop, and corner radius against the part drawing before resuming production.