Kennametal 7097878 Grooving Insert Carbide Altin 0.162 in

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 7097878 is a carbide grooving insert designed for external grooving and turning operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Part of the Beyond Evolution series, it features an AlTiN coating and a KCU10B manufacturer grade, making it well suited for demanding grooving applications where tool life and edge stability matter. The insert has a neutral hand orientation, a 0.162 inch (4.13 mm) cutting width, a 0.016 inch (0.40 mm) corner radius, and a positive rake geometry. It is held in place by a clamp-style toolholder and is designed for multi-use compatibility across a range of workpiece materials.

This insert is intended for use in metalworking environments where precision grooving, parting, and profile turning are performed. The GUN chip breaker geometry is suited for applications requiring controlled chip flow during external grooving on steel and similar materials. It fits toolholders using an Insert Seat Size 4 designation under the EG-U-GUN-Metric style system. Machinists and CNC operators in production shops, job shops, and maintenance machining environments are the typical end users. The insert ships individually (Pkg Qty 1) but must be ordered in multiples of 10.

Key Features

• AlTiN coating for improved wear resistance and heat tolerance at the cutting edge
• KCU10B carbide grade engineered for consistent performance in external grooving
• GUN chip breaker promotes reliable chip control during grooving passes
• Positive rake geometry reduces cutting forces at the insert edge
• Neutral hand orientation supports use in both left- and right-hand toolholder configurations where applicable
• Multi-use tool designation allows application across grooving and light turning operations

Compatibility

Designed for use with EG-U-GUN-Metric style clamp-type grooving toolholders accepting Insert Seat Size 4. Refer to the toolholder manufacturer specifications to confirm fitment before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before seating or replacing the insert. Use the appropriate torque driver for the clamp screw and verify the insert is fully seated against all locating surfaces before resuming cuts. Do not exceed the recommended depth of cut or feed rate for the KCU10B grade as specified in the KENNAMETAL Beyond Evolution application data.