Seco 00050079 Threading Insert 16ERA60 CP500 48-16 Tpi

Product Description

The SECO 00050079 is a laydown threading insert designed for external thread cutting on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the 16ER insert style and manufactured from solid carbide in the CP500 grade, it carries a PVD-applied TiAlN/TiN finish for extended tool life across a broad range of workpiece materials. The insert covers a 48-16 TPI range, corresponding to a 0.50-1.50 mm pitch range, and generates a partial profile 60-degree thread form. Part of the Snap-Tap series, it is suitable for universal workpiece materials including steel, stainless, cast iron, and high-temp alloys.

This insert is suited to production threading operations in both job-shop and high-volume environments where a single insert must handle multiple thread pitches on a single setup. The right-hand cutting orientation and external thread profile make it a standard choice for threading OD features on shafts, fasteners, fittings, and hydraulic components. The CP500 carbide grade with PVD coating performs well on materials classified under ISO material codes K, M, P, and S, giving technicians flexibility across mixed-material production runs.

Key Features

• Solid carbide CP500 grade with PVD TiAlN/TiN coating for wear resistance and edge integrity
• Covers 48-16 TPI (0.50-1.50 mm pitch) with a single insert style
• Partial profile 60-degree thread form per ISO standard
• Right-hand external cutting orientation for OD threading applications
• 3/8 inch inscribed circle with 0.1366 inch thickness for positive laydown seating
• Universal material compatibility across ISO K, M, P, and S workpiece categories

Compatibility

Designed for use in 16ER-style laydown threading toolholders compatible with the Snap-Tap insert series. Confirmed compatible with universal workpiece materials under ISO classifications K, M, P, and S. Verify toolholder seat geometry and clamping style before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician with the machine in a locked-out, zero-energy state before indexing or replacing inserts. Use the correct torque wrench and clamp screw specified by the toolholder manufacturer — do not overtighten, as solid carbide inserts are brittle and susceptible to cracking under excessive clamping force. Confirm insert seating is flush and free of chips or debris before resuming cutting operations. Minimum order quantity for this insert is 2 pieces; package quantity is 1 per package.