Sandvik Coromant 5738005 Grooving Insert Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SANDVIK COROMANT 5738005 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. It features a 0.1181 inch (3.00 mm) cutting width and a CVD-applied TiCN/TiN coating that improves wear resistance and extends tool life in demanding machining environments. The insert carries a manufacturer grade of 235 and uses a 4G chip breaker geometry with a neutral rake angle of 11 degrees. It belongs to the T-Max Q-Cut series and is installed by machinists and tooling technicians in production and job-shop turning applications.

This insert is suited for grooving and cut-off operations on ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces in both light and moderate cutting conditions. The neutral hand orientation allows use in standard right-hand tool holders compatible with the T-Max Q-Cut system. The ISO code N151.3-300-30-4G 235 identifies the exact geometry for holder and insert seat matching. Insert seat size 30 and an overall length of 0.2067 inches position this insert in applications requiring tight groove width tolerances and consistent corner geometry.

Key Features

• Solid carbide substrate with CVD TiCN/TiN coating for extended wear resistance
• 0.1181 inch (3.00 mm) cutting width for precise groove dimensioning
• 4G chip breaker geometry with 11-degree neutral rake angle
• Corner radius of 0.0079 inches (0.20 mm) for controlled edge definition
• Neutral insert hand — compatible with standard T-Max Q-Cut tool holders
• Multi-use insert suitable for grooving, parting, and profiling operations

Compatibility

Designed for use with T-Max Q-Cut series tool holders accepting insert seat size 30 and ISO designation N151.3-300-30-4G 235. Verify holder compatibility using the ISO code before installation.

Installation Notes

Insert replacement and seating should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine spindle fully stopped and the machine in a locked-out, de-energized state per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Seat the insert fully into the holder pocket and verify clamping force with the appropriate torx or clamping key per the tool holder manufacturer specification. Inspect the insert seat for chips or debris before seating a new insert, as contamination will affect cutting geometry and dimensional accuracy. Do not exceed the cutting parameter ranges specified in the SANDVIK COROMANT grade 235 cutting data tables for the workpiece material being machined.