Vargus 50041 Carbide Thread Mill Insert 60 Degree

Product Description

The VARGUS 50041 is a carbide thread mill insert engineered for internal threading operations using a partial profile 60-degree thread form. Manufactured from micrograin carbide with a PVD-applied TiCN coating, this insert delivers consistent thread geometry across a pitch range of 2.5 to 3.5mm (10-7 TPI). The 3UI insert style and 9.53mm inscribed circle make it a direct fit for compatible thread milling toolholders. It is installed by machinists and tooling specialists in CNC machining environments where precise internal thread profiles are required on steel workpieces.

This insert is suited for internal thread milling on steel and similar P-category workpiece materials in production or maintenance machining settings. The partial profile 60-degree standard covers a range of unified and metric thread forms within the stated pitch window. The TiCN coating applied via PVD process improves wear resistance and extends tool life in continuous threading cycles. It is typically used in job shop, production floor, or toolroom CNC operations where thread mill inserts are indexed or replaced at regular intervals.

Key Features

• Micrograin carbide substrate with PVD TiCN coating for extended wear resistance on steel
• Partial profile 60-degree thread form covers 2.5-3.5mm pitch (10-7 TPI) range
• Internal thread application with 3UI insert style geometry
• 9.53mm inscribed circle for precise seating in compatible thread mill bodies
• Manufacturer grade VBX designation for toolholder matching and ordering consistency

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement insert for VARGUS 3UI-style thread milling toolholders accepting a 9.53mm inscribed circle carbide insert with a partial profile 60-degree form.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or tooling technician on CNC milling or threading equipment. The machine spindle must be fully stopped and the program halted before indexing or replacing inserts. Use the correct torx or hex key specified by the toolholder manufacturer to seat the insert to proper clamping force - do not overtighten or improvise with substitute tools. Confirm insert orientation and profile alignment against the toolholder reference before resuming the threading cycle.