Seco 02623042 Turning Insert Lcmf TGP25 Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 02623042 is a solid carbide multi-directional turning insert designed for grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the LCMF insert style with a size code of 160608, this double-ended insert features a Duratomic coating applied over a TGP25 carbide grade substrate. The MT chipbreaker geometry controls chip flow across a broad range of cutting conditions. With a cutting height of 0.177 inches and a maximum cutting width of 0.236 inches, it suits medium-duty grooving passes where precise width control and edge life are priorities. Licensed machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary installers.

This insert is suited for grooving, recessing, and cutoff work on cast iron, stainless steel, and carbon or alloy steel workpieces. The neutral hand orientation makes it compatible with both left-hand and right-hand toolholder setups in the MDT series. It fits operations where consistent groove width repeatability and surface finish are required across production runs in job-shop or high-volume turning environments.

Key Features

• Duratomic PVD coating process for extended wear resistance and thermal stability
• TGP25 carbide grade optimized for steel, stainless steel, and cast iron applications
• Double-ended geometry delivers two cutting edges per insert, reducing tooling cost per groove
• MT chipbreaker promotes reliable chip evacuation during grooving and parting cuts
• Neutral insert hand fits both left-hand and right-hand MDT series toolholders
• 0.031-inch corner radius maintains groove geometry while reducing edge chipping risk

Compatibility

Designed for use with MDT series toolholders accepting LCMF 160608 style inserts with a neutral hand orientation. Compatible primary workpiece materials include cast iron (K), stainless steel (M), and steel (P) as designated by ISO material codes.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician with the machine powered off and in a locked-out state per applicable safety procedures. Seat the insert fully in the toolholder pocket and torque the clamping screw using the appropriate Torx or hex key driver supplied with the toolholder system. Inspect the insert seat and clamping wedge for chips or debris before seating a new insert. Do not exceed the toolholder manufacturer's recommended depth-of-cut or feed rate for this insert style.