Seco 00088701 Turning Insert CP600 Solid Carbide Pvd

Product Description

The SECO 00088701 is a solid carbide multi-directional turning insert engineered for precision turning and profiling operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the LCMF160402-0400-MCL6 style designation, this insert carries a TiAlN/TiN PVD coating in the CP600 manufacturer grade, rated at material grade C5. It features a 0.157 inch maximum cutting width, a 0.177 inch cutting height, and a 0.008 inch corner radius. The neutral hand orientation and double-end configuration make it versatile across setups. Licensed machinists, CNC operators, and tooling specialists working in production or job-shop environments are the primary users of this insert.

The 00088701 belongs to SECO's MDT (Multi-Directional Turning) series, which is designed for applications involving turning, face grooving, and copy turning. It is suitable for use on workpiece materials coded M (stainless steel), N (non-ferrous), P (steel), and S (heat-resistant superalloys). The MC chipbreaker geometry supports controlled chip evacuation during moderate to high-feed passes. This insert is well suited for both light roughing and finishing passes where consistent tool life across varied material groups is required.

Key Features

• CP600 grade with TiAlN/TiN PVD coating for extended wear resistance across multiple material groups
• Solid carbide substrate at material grade C5 for rigidity and thermal stability
• Double-end insert design provides two usable cutting edges per insert
• Neutral hand orientation fits both left-hand and right-hand toolholders within the MDT system
• MC chipbreaker geometry supports chip control at moderate feed rates
• 7-degree relief angle reduces rubbing and improves surface finish on finished passes

Compatibility

Designed for use with SECO MDT series toolholders accepting LCMF-style inserts with insert size code 160402. Compatible workpiece material groups include M (stainless steel), N (non-ferrous metals), P (carbon and alloy steels), and S (heat-resistant superalloys) per ISO material classification.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified CNC machinist or tooling technician with the machine in a full stop, energy-isolated state per applicable lockout/tagout procedures. Seat the insert fully into the toolholder pocket and torque the clamping screw to the toolholder manufacturer's specified value using the correct Torx or hex key. Inspect the insert seat and clamping components for chips or debris before seating to avoid insert rocking or premature edge failure. Do not exceed the cutting parameters published in SECO's MDT series application data for the workpiece material and insert grade.