Seco 02732106 CP500 Solid Carbide Grooving Insert

Product Description

The SECO 02732106 is a multi-directional turning insert engineered for grooving operations in CNC turning applications. Built from solid carbide micrograin substrate in the CP500 grade, it carries a PVD-applied TiAlN/TiN coating that extends cutting edge life across a broad range of workpiece materials. The insert measures 1.102 inches in length with a cutting height of 0.112 inches and a maximum cutting width of 0.079 inches (2.00 mm). A 0.008 inch corner radius provides a controlled edge geometry suited for precision groove profiling. The LCMF insert style with FT chipbreaker designation targets chip control in continuous and interrupted grooving cuts. Licensed machinists and CNC setup technicians are the primary installers.

This insert is part of the MDT (Multi-Directional Turning) series, designed for grooving on lathes and turning centers handling a wide range of material types. The CP500 grade with its micrograin carbide substrate and PVD coating performs across workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S — covering hardened steels, cast iron, stainless, non-ferrous, general steels, and superalloys. The neutral hand designation makes it compatible with both left-hand and right-hand toolholders designed for the LCMF insert style. It fits standard MDT series toolholders and grooving blade systems that accept the 280202 insert size code.

Key Features

• CP500 micrograin solid carbide substrate for rigidity and edge consistency in grooving
• PVD TiAlN/TiN coating extends tool life across steel, cast iron, stainless, non-ferrous, and superalloy workpieces
• FT chipbreaker geometry engineered for chip control in groove profiling operations
• Neutral hand orientation compatible with left-hand and right-hand MDT toolholders
• 0.008 inch corner radius supports accurate groove geometry and surface finish
• LCMF style with 280202 size code fits standard MDT series grooving systems

Compatibility

Designed for use in MDT series toolholders and grooving blade systems accepting the LCMF insert style in size code 280202. Compatible workpiece material codes include H, K, M, N, P, and S per the manufacturer grade specification. Also referenced under manufacturers catalog number LCMF280202-0200-FT.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by CNC machinists or toolroom technicians during tool setup on turning centers or lathes. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the turret is in a safe index position before seating or replacing inserts. Use the correct torque wrench and insert screw specified by the toolholder manufacturer — do not exceed the prescribed clamping torque. Inspect the insert pocket and clamping surfaces for chips or debris before seating the new insert to ensure proper registration and edge repeatability.