Kennametal 7096300 Carbide Profiling Insert Left Hand

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 7096300 is a carbide profiling insert designed for precision turning and grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Manufactured to ISO code KCGX110304L15, this left-hand insert carries the KCU10B manufacturer grade and features an AlTiN coating applied via PVD process for improved wear resistance and thermal stability at elevated cutting temperatures. Key dimensional specs include a 0.125 inch thickness, 0.125 inch width, and a 0.40 mm corner radius. With two cutting edges and an NPR/L insert style, it is suited for contour turning, profiling, and grooving in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Licensed machinists and CNC operators install this insert in compatible toolholders on production turning equipment.

This insert is applied in residential shop, job shop, and production machining environments wherever precise profiling cuts are required on turning centers. The left-hand orientation makes it suitable for specific toolholder configurations requiring left-hand insert geometry. The maximum depth of cut is 0.125 inches (3.18 mm), making it appropriate for finish and semi-finish profiling passes rather than heavy roughing. The clamp-style holding method requires a compatible clamping toolholder. Machinists working on tight-tolerance contour features will find the 0.40 mm corner radius useful for controlled surface finish on profiled workpieces.

Key Features

• Carbide substrate with AlTiN coating via PVD process for extended tool life
• Left-hand insert orientation (NPR/L style) for compatible toolholder configurations
• 0.40 mm corner radius for controlled profiling and surface finish
• Maximum depth of cut of 0.125 inches for finish and semi-finish passes
• Two cutting edges per insert to extend usable life before replacement
• Clamp-style insert holding method for secure seating in toolholder

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style profiling insert for use in clamp-style toolholders accepting NPR/L geometry inserts with insert size code 51 and ISO code KCGX110304L15.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Power down and lock out the machine before changing inserts. Seat the insert fully in the toolholder pocket and confirm the clamp is torqued to the toolholder manufacturer specification before resuming cutting operations. Inspect the insert seating surface and clamp for chips or debris prior to installation to prevent premature insert failure or dimensional error.