Seco 00091241 Turning Insert CP500 Solid Carbide Mdt

Product Description

The SECO 00091241 is a solid carbide multi-directional turning insert engineered for precision grooving and turning operations across a wide range of workpiece materials. Built to the LCMF style with a neutral hand orientation, this insert features a micrograin carbide substrate in the CP500 manufacturer grade and a PVD-applied TiAlN/TiN coating for extended wear resistance and thermal stability. It carries a 0.157-inch maximum cutting width, a 0.177-inch cutting height, and a 0.031-inch corner radius. The MDT series chipbreaker geometry (MT) supports controlled chip evacuation in both grooving and turning passes. This insert is installed by machinists and CNC tooling specialists in production and job-shop environments.

This insert is suited for multi-directional turning and grooving applications in materials spanning steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, heat-resistant superalloys, and hardened materials, corresponding to ISO material codes P, M, K, N, S, and H. Its double-ended configuration extends tool life per insert. Typical applications include external grooving, profiling, and axial turning on CNC lathes and turning centers where a single insert must handle multiple cutting directions without tool change.

Key Features

• Solid carbide micrograin substrate in CP500 grade for consistent edge integrity under demanding cuts
• PVD TiAlN/TiN coating provides heat resistance and reduced flank wear in multi-material applications
• Neutral hand LCMF style allows use in both left-hand and right-hand toolholders
• Double-ended insert design delivers two usable cutting edges per insert
• MT chipbreaker geometry promotes reliable chip control in grooving and turning passes
• 0.031-inch corner radius balances surface finish quality with edge strength

Compatibility

Designed for use in LCMF-style insert seats compatible with the MDT series toolholder system. Insert size code 160408 and style designation LCMF160408-0400-MT should be verified against the toolholder seat specification before installation. No additional specific compatible models were stated in the product data.

Installation Notes

Insert seating and clamping should be performed with the machine spindle locked and all power isolated per shop lockout/tagout procedures. Use the torque specification published in the SECO MDT toolholder documentation for the clamping screw — do not estimate clamping torque. Inspect the insert pocket seat for chips or debris before seating the insert, as contamination can cause insert rocking and premature edge failure. Consult applicable machining data references for starting speeds and feeds by workpiece material code before running the first cut.