Seco 02960837 CCMT32.50.5-F1 TP1501 Turning Insert

Product Description

The SECO 02960837 is a solid carbide turning insert in the CCMT-F1 series, designed for precision metal-cutting operations including boring, facing, and turning. It carries the industry-standard designation CCMT32.50.5-F1 and ISO code CCMT09T302-F1. The insert features a CVD-applied Duratomic multilayer coating — TiCN, Al2O3, and Cr — over a carbide substrate graded TP1501, a P10/P20 material grade suited for steel as the primary workpiece material. With an 80-degree diamond shape, positive rake geometry, and a sharp F1 chip breaker edge, this insert delivers controlled chip formation and reduced cutting forces in general turning applications.

This insert is intended for use in CNC lathes and turning centers handling steel as the primary workpiece material, with secondary suitability for cast iron and hard materials. The neutral hand orientation makes it adaptable across standard CCMT-compatible toolholders. The F1 chip breaker geometry is optimized for light-to-medium depth finishing passes. Licensed machinists, toolroom operators, and CNC programmers working in production or job-shop environments typically specify this insert for external and internal diameter work. It conforms to ANSI and ISO insert standards, ensuring dimensional interchangeability with industry-standard toolholders.

Key Features

• CVD Duratomic multilayer coating: TiCN, Al2O3, and Cr for wear resistance on steel and cast iron
• 80-degree diamond (CCMT) insert shape with positive rake for reduced cutting forces
• F1 chip breaker geometry with sharp cutting edge for light-to-medium finishing passes
• TP1501 manufacturer grade, P10/P20 material grade — optimized for steel turning
• Screw-lock insert holding method with 2 cutting edges per insert
• Multi-use application: boring, facing, and turning in a single insert geometry

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement insert for CCMT-series toolholders conforming to ANSI and ISO standards. The CCMT32.50.5-F1 industry standard number and ISO code CCMT09T302-F1 define direct interchangeability with all compliant CCMT toolholders accepting a 3/8-inch inscribed circle insert with a screw-lock holding method.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Always power down and lock out the machine before indexing or replacing inserts. Use the appropriate torx or hex key to seat the clamping screw to the toolholder manufacturer's specification — do not overtighten, as carbide inserts are brittle and susceptible to fracture under excessive clamp force. Inspect the insert pocket and seating surface for chips or debris before installing a new insert.