Seco 00077956 Grooving Insert 0.068 in CP500 Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 00077956 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external grooving and threading operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the 9NR insert style in the Snap Tap series, it features a 0.068-inch cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 0.068 inches. The CP500 manufacturer grade uses a micrograin carbide substrate with a PVD-applied TiAlN and TiN multilayer coating, delivering thermal resistance and edge durability across a broad range of workpiece materials. This insert is installed by machinists and CNC lathe operators in production and job-shop environments.

The 00077956 is suited for grooving applications across universal workpiece material categories, covering ferrous, non-ferrous, exotic alloys, hardened materials, and plastics as indicated by material codes H, K, M, N, O, P, and S. The right-hand cutting geometry and FG chip breaker are optimized for tight-tolerance groove profiles. The insert seats into a size 9 insert seat and is held in place by a clamp-style holding method, consistent with standard Snap Tap toolholder configurations. Typical applications include O-ring grooves, snap-ring grooves, and parting-adjacent groove operations on turned components.

Key Features

• 0.068-inch cutting width with matching 0.068-inch maximum depth of cut for precise groove dimensioning
• CP500 micrograin solid carbide grade with PVD TiAlN and TiN coating for extended tool life
• FG chip breaker geometry supports controlled chip evacuation in grooving operations
• Right-hand insert orientation for standard external grooving setups
• ISO-standard insert meets recognized dimensional and performance standards
• Clamp-style holding method for secure, repeatable seating in compatible toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use with Snap Tap series toolholders accepting a size 9 insert seat with a 0.25-inch inscribed circle. Compatible across universal primary workpiece material categories including material codes H, K, M, N, O, P, and S per the manufacturer specification.

Installation Notes

Insert installation and replacement should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC technician with the machine in a fully stopped and locked-out state. Use the appropriate torque wrench and clamp screw per the toolholder manufacturer guidelines to secure the insert without overtightening. Inspect the insert seat and clamp for wear or debris before seating a new insert. Verify cutting direction, depth stop, and coolant alignment before resuming machine operation.