Seco 03272907 Milling Insert MP2501 Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 03272907 is a solid carbide milling insert in the XNEX-08 series, carrying manufacturer grade MP2501 and ANSI/ISO code XNEX080608TR-ME09. It features a trigon (88.28-degree included angle) insert shape with a negative rake angle of 27 degrees and a T-Land cutting edge style. The insert is double-sided, offering 6 total cutting edges, and is finished with a CVD-applied Duratomic coating combining TiCN and Al2O3 layers for wear and heat resistance. It is sized at 0.2953 inches length, 0.4913 inches inscribed circle diameter, and 0.2539 inches thickness, and is held in place by a screw-mount method. Licensed machinists and CNC tooling technicians install this insert in compatible face and shoulder milling cutter bodies.

This insert is suited for milling operations on steel as its primary workpiece material, with additional capability across stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys, and titanium. It fits right-hand cutting configurations and delivers a maximum depth of cut of 0.2953 inches (3.75 mm). The ME09 chip breaker geometry helps manage chip flow during interrupted and continuous cuts in these material groups. Typical applications include face milling, shoulder milling, and profile milling in production and job-shop environments using compatible cutter bodies.

Key Features

• Solid carbide fine-grain substrate with CVD Duratomic TiCN plus Al2O3 multilayer coating for thermal and abrasion resistance
• Trigon insert shape with 88.28-degree included angle and T-Land cutting edge for stable engagement
• Double-sided design with 6 cutting edges per insert, reducing per-edge tooling cost
• ME09 chip breaker geometry optimized for steel and multi-material cutting
• Maximum depth of cut 0.2953 inches (3.75 mm) with 0.0315-inch corner radius for edge strength
• Screw-mount insert holding method for secure, repeatable seating in the cutter body

Compatibility

Compatible with SECO cutter series R217.96-08 and R220.96-08 per manufacturer specification. ANSI/ISO code XNEX080608TR-ME09 confirms fitment in toolholders accepting the XNEX-08 insert size designation.

Installation Notes

Insert replacement is performed by qualified machinists or CNC tooling technicians following the machine tool builder lockout/tagout procedure before accessing the cutter body. Use the appropriate Torx or hex key to remove and reseat the insert screw to the cutter manufacturer specified torque as listed in the cutter body documentation — do not use impact tools on insert screws. Confirm the insert seats fully and evenly in the pocket before running the spindle, and verify corner radius orientation matches the programmed tool path.