Seco 00077950 Grooving Insert 0.03 in Snap Tap CP500 Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 00077950 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for threading and grooving operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. It carries the CP500 manufacturer grade with a PVD-applied TiAlN and TiN coating, which supports extended tool life across a broad range of workpiece materials. The insert features a 0.03 inch cutting width, a maximum depth of cut of 0.03 inches, and an overall length of 0.3543 inches. It belongs to SECO's Snap Tap series and is configured in a right-hand orientation with an FG chip breaker geometry. Machinists and CNC tooling specialists install this insert into compatible Snap Tap toolholders as part of a precision grooving or parting setup.

This insert is suited for both light-duty and general-purpose grooving applications across a universal range of workpiece materials, including ferrous metals, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys as indicated by the ISO material codes H, K, M, N, O, P, and S. Typical applications include external grooving, thread grooving, and parting on production turning equipment. The FG chip breaker geometry assists with chip control in shallow groove profiles. It is sold individually per package, with a minimum order quantity of 2 units.

Key Features

• CP500 grade micrograin solid carbide substrate for wear resistance and edge stability
• PVD-applied TiAlN and TiN dual coating for thermal and abrasion resistance
• 0.03 inch cutting width with a maximum depth of cut of 0.03 inches
• FG chip breaker geometry assists chip evacuation in shallow grooving profiles
• Right-hand orientation, clamp-style insert holding method
• Conforms to ISO standards; compatible with Snap Tap series toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use in SECO Snap Tap series toolholders accepting a 9NR insert style with a 9030 insert size code and a 1/4 inch inscribed circle. Compatible with ISO-standard insert seats of size 9.

Installation Notes

This insert is installed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing inserts. Use the appropriate clamp and seating components specified for the Snap Tap toolholder to ensure proper insert retention and repeatability. Do not exceed the maximum depth of cut specification for this insert geometry, as doing so may cause insert fracture or workpiece damage.