Kennametal 6172397 Milling Insert EDPT180532PDSRGE KCSM40

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 6172397 is a solid carbide milling insert carrying ISO designation EDPT180532PDSRGE and manufacturer grade KCSM40. It features a parallelogram shape with a 70-degree included angle, two cutting edges, and a right-hand orientation. The insert is PVD-coated with a TiAlN and TiN multilayer finish, which supports higher cutting speeds and extended tool life when machining difficult materials. At 5.50 mm thick and 10.50 mm wide, with a corner radius of 3.18 mm (1/8 inch), it is engineered for positive-rake face milling applications in the EDPT series. Machinists and tooling specialists working in production environments will recognize this insert as part of the Mill 1-18 cutter series compatibility.

This insert is suited for face and shoulder milling operations on steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium — material application codes P, M, and S per ISO classification. The GE chip breaker geometry with a chamfered and honed cutting edge style provides controlled chip formation and edge stability across these demanding workpiece materials. It is a single-sided insert held by screw clamping and is intended for use in compatible EDPT-series milling cutter bodies. Typical users include CNC machinists, tooling rooms, and production shops running ferrous and exotic-alloy components.

Key Features

• Solid carbide substrate with PVD-applied TiAlN and TiN coating for heat and wear resistance
• GE chip breaker with chamfered and honed cutting edge for stable chip control
• Positive rake angle (13 degrees) reduces cutting forces on steel, stainless steel, superalloys, and titanium
• 15-degree relief angle supports clearance in tight-tolerance milling passes
• Right-hand, single-sided parallelogram geometry with 2 usable cutting edges
• Compatible with Mill 1-18 cutter series bodies using screw-clamp insert holding

Compatibility

Designed for use in EDPT-series Mill 1-18 compatible milling cutter bodies. Insert conforms to ANSI code EP1832SGE and ISO code EDPT180532PDSRGE. Intended for right-hand screw-clamped insert seats in compatible face and shoulder milling holders.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the spindle fully de-energized and locked out per facility LOTO procedures before changing inserts. Use the correct torx or hex key specified by the cutter body manufacturer to seat the clamping screw — do not overtighten, as solid carbide inserts are brittle and can fracture under excess clamp load. Inspect the insert pocket seat and clamping components for chips or debris before seating the new insert. Verify insert orientation and hand designation match the cutter body before resuming operation.