Seco 00072282 Mdt Turning Insert LCMF160504 CP500

Product Description

The SECO 00072282 is a solid carbide multi-directional turning (MDT) insert designed for precision grooving and turning operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. This insert carries the LCMF160504-0500-MT designation, featuring a micrograin carbide substrate with a CP500 manufacturer grade and a PVD coating for extended tool life and thermal resistance. It has a neutral hand orientation, a double-ended configuration, and an MT chipbreaker geometry suited for controlled chip formation across a range of workpiece materials. Cutting height is 0.177 inches and maximum cutting width reaches 0.197 inches, making it well-suited for narrow-groove and face-grooving applications.

This insert is applied in machining environments where multi-directional cutting capability is required. It is rated for use across a broad spectrum of workpiece material codes including hardened materials (H), cast iron (K), stainless steel (M), non-ferrous materials (N), steel (P), and heat-resistant superalloys (S). Typical install scenarios include production turning shops and job shops running medium to high production volumes on CNC turning equipment. The double-end design maximizes insert utilization before replacement.

Key Features

• Solid carbide micrograin substrate with CP500 grade for wear resistance in demanding cuts
• PVD coating process extends edge life and reduces built-up edge on difficult materials
• Double-ended insert design provides two usable cutting edges per insert
• MT chipbreaker geometry promotes controlled chip evacuation during grooving operations
• Neutral hand orientation allows flexible application on multiple toolholder configurations
• Compatible with primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S

Compatibility

Designed for use in MDT series toolholders accepting LCMF insert style with an insert seat size of 5. Compatible with workpiece materials coded H, K, M, N, P, and S per the supplier specification.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by CNC machinists and tooling technicians. The machine spindle must be fully stopped and the turret indexed to a safe position before seating or replacing inserts. Use a calibrated torque wrench and the toolholder manufacturer's recommended clamping hardware to secure the insert without over-torquing the clamp screw. Verify insert seating and edge orientation before resuming cutting operations.