Seco 02823043 Grooving Insert CP500 Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 02823043 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external and internal grooving operations on CNC turning centers and lathes. It carries a CP500 manufacturer grade with a PVD-applied TiAlN and TiN coating for wear resistance across a broad range of workpiece materials. The insert features a 0.031 inch cutting width, a maximum depth of cut of 0.169 inches, and an overall length of 1.001 inches. The double-end design extends usable tool life, and the positive rake geometry promotes clean chip formation. Licensed machinists and CNC tooling specialists install and index this insert as part of routine grooving toolholder maintenance.

This insert is suited for universal application across ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, non-metallics, and superalloys, as indicated by the primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, O, P, and S. It belongs to the X4 series and fits toolholders designed for the X4GK insert style with a clamp-style holding method. It is appropriate for both production and job-shop turning environments where consistent groove geometry is required.

Key Features

• CP500 grade with PVD TiAlN and TiN coating for extended tool life across universal workpiece materials
• 0.031 inch cutting width with a 0.0035 inch corner radius for precise groove geometry
• Maximum depth of cut range of 0.150 to 0.200 inches
• Double-end insert design for increased indexable edges per insert
• Positive rake angle of 15 degrees with MC chip breaker for controlled chip evacuation
• Micrograin carbide substrate for edge stability at higher surface footage

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement grooving insert for X4 series clamp-style toolholders accepting the X4GK insert style with insert size code 2503009-A0031LN, conforming to ISO standards.

Installation Notes

A qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician should index or replace this insert with the machine powered down and the spindle locked. Use the appropriate clamp key or torx driver specified by the toolholder manufacturer to secure the clamp — do not overtighten by hand or with unrated tools. Verify seating and clamp engagement before resuming cutting operations. Follow the toolholder manufacturer documentation for proper insert orientation, particularly given the right-hand cutting direction of this insert.