Seco 00048838 Carbide Cutoff Insert 0.122 in Neutral

Product Description

The SECO 00048838 is a solid carbide cutoff insert designed for parting and grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to Series 150.10 specifications, it features a 0.122 inch cutting width and a PVD-applied TiAlN/TiN dual-layer coating that extends tool life across a wide range of workpiece materials. The neutral lead angle and 0-degree relief angle make it a stable, predictable choice for high-repetition cutoff work. Machinists and toolroom technicians working in production turning environments will find this insert a direct fit for clamp-style toolholders in the 150.10 series. Package quantity is 1 insert; minimum order quantity is 10.

This insert is suited for cutoff and parting applications on universal workpiece materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals common in general machining. The CP600 grade with TiAlN/TiN coating supports both dry and coolant-assisted cutting strategies. It is a single-end insert, meaning it is indexed out of service after the cutting edge is worn rather than flipped. Typical users include CNC lathe operators, tool-and-die shops, and production machine shops running high-volume parting cycles. Chipbreaker style 12 is ground into the insert geometry to assist chip control at standard parting feed rates.

Key Features

• 0.122 inch cutting width for precise parting and grooving
• Solid carbide construction, material grade C5, for rigidity and wear resistance
• PVD TiAlN/TiN dual-layer coating extends cutting life across universal workpiece materials
• Neutral lead angle and neutral hand for symmetric cutting forces
• 0.008 inch corner radius for controlled edge geometry at parting groove walls
• Chipbreaker style 12 integrated into insert geometry for chip management

Compatibility

Designed for use with Series 150.10 clamp-style cutoff and parting toolholders that accept a size code 3 insert with a 0.122 inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Installation of carbide cutoff inserts should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician with the machine spindle fully stopped and the machine in a locked-out, tagged-out state. Seat the insert fully in the clamp pocket and verify the clamping screw torque is appropriate for the toolholder manufacturer's specification before resuming cutting. Inspect the insert pocket for chips or debris before seating a new insert, as contamination in the pocket can cause premature edge failure or insert fracture. Follow applicable shop safety procedures and machine tool manufacturer guidelines for insert changes.