Seco 00077904 Grooving Insert CP500 0.103 in Snap Tap

Product Description

The SECO 00077904 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision threading and grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the 10ER insert style within the Snap Tap series, it carries a manufacturer grade of CP500 with a PVD-applied TiAlN and TiN coating for extended tool life across a broad range of workpiece materials. The insert delivers a cutting width of 0.103 inches and a maximum depth of cut of 0.103 inches, making it well suited for shallow, accurate grooves and external thread forms. Machining professionals and toolroom technicians install this insert in compatible clamp-style toolholders.

This insert is rated for universal primary workpiece material compatibility, covering material codes H, K, M, N, O, P, and S per ISO classification. That range includes hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, non-metals, carbon and alloy steels, and high-temperature superalloys. The Snap Tap series is commonly found in production turning environments where consistent groove geometry and thread profile accuracy are required across high-volume runs. The right-hand orientation suits standard OD turning setups on conventional and live-tool lathes.

Key Features

• CP500 micrograin solid carbide grade with PVD TiAlN and TiN coating for wear resistance across universal workpiece materials
• 0.103 inch cutting width and 0.103 inch maximum depth of cut for controlled shallow grooving and external thread forming
• Right-hand insert orientation for standard OD turning and threading applications
• FG chip breaker geometry promotes chip control in grooving passes
• Clamp-style insert holding method for rigid, repeatable seating in compatible toolholders
• ISO-standard geometry with 0.25 inch inscribed circle for broad toolholder compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as a clamp-held OEM-style replacement grooving insert for Snap Tap series toolholders accepting a 10ER insert seat size with a 0.25 inch inscribed circle, conforming to ISO standards.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician with the machine powered down and the spindle locked before insert removal or seating. Ensure the insert pocket and clamping surfaces are clean and free of chips before seating the insert to maintain accurate depth and width geometry. Torque the clamp fastener per the toolholder manufacturer specification. Verify runout and tool offset after insert change before resuming cutting operations.