Nikcole Mini-systems GIE7GR 1.5LGOLD Grooving Insert

Product Description

The NIKCOLE MINI-SYSTEMS GIE7GR 1.5LGOLD is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precise external and internal grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to GIE insert style geometry, it features a 1.5 mm cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 6.00 mm, making it well suited for shallow to medium-depth groove profiles. The TiN coating is applied via PVD process, providing surface hardness and wear resistance during interrupted and continuous cuts. The full-radius geometry with a 0.75 mm corner radius helps produce clean groove floors. Machinists and toolroom technicians working with precision turned components will find this insert a direct-fit solution for the Nikcole Mini-Systems toolholder platform.

This insert is intended for use in metalworking environments where tight groove tolerances are required. It is a left-hand orientation insert, suited for right-to-left feed direction grooving applications on lathes and multi-axis turning centers. The GR chip breaker geometry assists with chip control in steel and similar materials rated for C6 material grade tooling. It is appropriate for production-volume turning operations in industrial machining shops and tool-and-die environments where consistent groove geometry is critical.

Key Features

• Solid carbide substrate with PVD-applied TiN coating for extended tool life
• 1.5 mm cutting width with a full radius and 0.75 mm corner radius for accurate groove profiles
• Maximum depth of cut of 6.00 mm, within the 5.00 to 10.00 mm depth-of-cut range
• Left-hand insert orientation for right-to-left feed grooving operations
• GR chip breaker geometry supports chip control in C6-grade applications
• Screw-holding method ensures secure seating in compatible Mini-Systems toolholders
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality standards

Compatibility

Designed for use with Nikcole Mini-Systems toolholders that accept GIE-style inserts with screw-mount retention. Specific compatible holder models were not provided in the product data; consult the Nikcole Mini-Systems catalog to confirm holder compatibility before ordering.

Installation Notes

Installation of grooving inserts should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician with the machine in a locked-out, de-energized state per applicable lockout/tagout procedures. Seat the insert fully into the toolholder pocket and tighten the clamping screw to the toolholder manufacturer's specified torque before initiating any cut. Inspect the insert seat and clamping screw for wear or contamination before each insert change. Do not exceed the maximum depth of cut rating for this insert grade.