Seco 02823044 Grooving Insert 0.047in Solid Carbide CP500

Product Description

The SECO 02823044 is a solid carbide grooving insert designed for precision external grooving and parting operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. Built to the X4 series platform, this left-hand insert features a 0.047-inch cutting width and a maximum depth of cut of 0.169 inches. The CP500 grade substrate is finished with a PVD-applied TiAlN and TiN coating, which provides thermal resistance and wear protection across a wide range of workpiece materials. The MC chip breaker geometry promotes reliable chip evacuation in continuous and interrupted grooving passes. This insert is specified by machinists and tooling technicians working in high-precision production environments.

This insert is rated for universal primary workpiece material compatibility, covering material codes H, K, M, N, O, P, and S per ISO classification. That range includes hardened steels, cast irons, stainless steels, non-ferrous alloys, heat-resistant superalloys, and general-purpose steels. It suits production turning cells running moderate-to-deep grooving operations, particularly where consistent chip control and coating durability are required. The double-end configuration and clamp holding method are standard for X4 series toolholders designed to accept this insert size code 2503009-A0047LN.

Key Features

• 0.047-inch cutting width for narrow grooving and parting applications
• Maximum depth of cut of 0.169 inches, within the 0.150 to 0.200 inch depth-of-cut range for this series
• CP500 micrograin solid carbide substrate with PVD TiAlN and TiN coating for extended tool life
• Left-hand orientation, double-end insert with positive rake angle for reduced cutting forces
• MC chip breaker geometry for controlled chip formation across multiple material types
• ISO-standard geometry; clamp-held in X4 series toolholders

Compatibility

Designed for use in X4 series grooving toolholders that accept insert size code 2503009-A0047LN with a clamp holding method. Compatible across ISO material groups H, K, M, N, O, P, and S as stated by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Insert seating and clamping should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine in a full lockout/tagout state. Verify insert orientation — this is a left-hand insert — before seating in the toolholder pocket. Inspect the pocket and clamp for wear or debris before installation; a contaminated seat can cause insert rocking and premature failure. Follow the toolholder manufacturer's clamping torque procedure using the specified torque wrench and key.