Seco 00071654 Turning Insert LCGN160301 CP500 Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 00071654 is a multi-directional turning insert engineered for precision grooving and turning operations in metalworking applications. Built from solid carbide with a micrograin material grade, this insert carries the CP500 manufacturer grade and is finished with a PVD coating for extended wear resistance. It features a neutral hand orientation, an FG chipbreaker, and a 7-degree relief angle. The insert style is LCGN with a size code of 160301, making it a single-end design suited to demanding production environments. Licensed machinists and CNC operators install this insert into compatible MDT-series toolholders.

This insert is intended for use across a broad range of workpiece materials, including hardened steels, cast iron, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, general steels, and heat-resistant superalloys, as indicated by primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S. It fits residential and industrial machine shop environments alike, typically used in CNC turning centers, lathes, and multi-directional turning setups where consistent chip control and dimensional accuracy are required in grooving or parting operations.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction with micrograin grade for high rigidity and wear resistance
• CP500 grade with PVD coating for improved tool life across varied workpiece materials
• FG chipbreaker geometry promotes controlled chip evacuation during grooving cuts
• Neutral hand orientation allows flexible insert positioning in MDT-series toolholders
• 7-degree relief angle reduces rubbing and supports clean cutting edges
• Single-end design with LCGN insert style for secure, repeatable seating

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement insert for MDT-series multi-directional turning toolholders accepting LCGN160301 insert style in size code 160301.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC tooling technicians. The machine spindle must be fully stopped and all power isolated before changing inserts. Use the appropriate torx or hex key to seat the insert securely against the toolholder pocket; do not overtighten the clamping screw beyond the toolholder manufacturer specification. Inspect the insert pocket and seating surface for chips or debris before installation to ensure proper contact and dimensional accuracy.