Seco 00016729 Turning Insert CP500 Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 00016729 is a solid carbide multi-directional turning insert in the MDT series, designed for multi-directional turning and grooving operations on CNC lathes and machining centers. Manufactured to style LCMF160404-0400-MT, it carries a PVD-applied TiAlN/TiN coating on a micrograin solid carbide substrate graded CP500. The insert delivers a maximum cutting width of 0.157 inches and a cutting height of 0.177 inches, with a 0.016-inch corner radius and a neutral hand orientation. A relief angle of 7 degrees and the MT chipbreaker geometry support stable, controlled chip flow across a wide range of workpiece materials. Licensed machinists and CNC setup technicians are the primary installers.

This insert is suited for both roughing and finishing passes in multi-directional turning applications across a broad material spectrum. The CP500 grade with PVD TiAlN/TiN coating addresses steels, stainless steels, cast irons, non-ferrous metals, high-temperature alloys, and hardened materials, corresponding to ISO material codes P, M, K, N, S, and H. The double-ended design extends tool life per holder cycle. Typical applications include OD grooving, face grooving, and multi-directional profiling on production lathes in job-shop and high-volume manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• CP500 micrograin solid carbide substrate with PVD TiAlN/TiN coating for wear and heat resistance
• MDT series LCMF style insert geometry supports multi-directional cutting paths
• Double-ended insert design for extended service life per holder cycle
• MT chipbreaker promotes controlled chip evacuation across multiple material types
• Neutral hand orientation fits standard MDT toolholders without side-specific inventory
• 7-degree relief angle reduces flank wear in demanding turning and grooving operations

Compatibility

Designed for use in MDT series toolholders accepting LCMF style inserts with insert size code 160404. Consult the SECO MDT toolholder catalog to confirm holder compatibility before ordering. No specific machine or holder model numbers were provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

Insert seating and clamping should be performed by a qualified machinist following the toolholder manufacturer's specified torque procedure for the clamping screw. Always index or replace the insert with the machine spindle fully stopped and the machine locked out per facility LOTO procedures. Inspect the insert pocket and clamping components for chips or debris before seating the insert to ensure proper contact. Do not use worn or damaged clamping hardware, as improper clamping can cause insert movement and tool failure.