Description
The SECO 00072282 is a solid carbide multi-directional turning (MDT) insert designed for precision grooving and turning operations on CNC lathes and turning centers. This insert carries the LCMF160504-0500-MT designation, featuring a micrograin carbide substrate with a CP500 manufacturer grade and a PVD coating for extended tool life and thermal resistance. It has a neutral hand orientation, a double-ended configuration, and an MT chipbreaker geometry suited for controlled chip formation across a range of workpiece materials. Cutting height is 0.177 inches and maximum cutting width reaches 0.197 inches, making it well-suited for narrow-groove and face-grooving applications.
This insert is applied in machining environments where multi-directional cutting capability is required. It is rated for use across a broad spectrum of workpiece material codes including hardened materials (H), cast iron (K), stainless steel (M), non-ferrous materials (N), steel (P), and heat-resistant superalloys (S). Typical install scenarios include production turning shops and job shops running medium to high production volumes on CNC turning equipment. The double-end design maximizes insert utilization before replacement.
Key Features
- Solid carbide micrograin substrate with CP500 grade for wear resistance in demanding cuts
- PVD coating process extends edge life and reduces built-up edge on difficult materials
- Double-ended insert design provides two usable cutting edges per insert
- MT chipbreaker geometry promotes controlled chip evacuation during grooving operations
- Neutral hand orientation allows flexible application on multiple toolholder configurations
- Compatible with primary workpiece material codes H, K, M, N, P, and S
Compatibility
Designed for use in MDT series toolholders accepting LCMF insert style with an insert seat size of 5. Compatible with workpiece materials coded H, K, M, N, P, and S per the supplier specification.
Installation Notes
Installation is performed by CNC machinists and tooling technicians. The machine spindle must be fully stopped and the turret indexed to a safe position before seating or replacing inserts. Use a calibrated torque wrench and the toolholder manufacturer’s recommended clamping hardware to secure the insert without over-torquing the clamp screw. Verify insert seating and edge orientation before resuming cutting operations.
Technical Specifications
- Insert Style: LCMF
- Insert Size Code: 160504
- Series: MDT
- Insert Material: Solid Carbide
- Material Grade: Micrograin
- Manufacturer Grade: CP500
- Coating/Finish: Coated
- Coating Process: PVD
- Chipbreaker: MT
- Insert Hand: Neutral
- Single or Double End: Double
- Full Radius Insert: No
- Relief Angle: 7 degrees
- Cutting Height: 0.177 inches
- Maximum Cutting Width: 0.197 inches (5.00 mm)
- Corner Radius: 0.016 inches
- Insert Length: 0.630 inches
- Insert Seat Size: 5
- Primary Workpiece Material Codes: H, K, M, N, P, S
- UNSPSC Code: 23242105
- Weight: 0.12 pounds
Standard Information
- Brand: SECO
- Manufacturer Part Number: 00072282
