Top Notch™ Grooving
Kennametal Top Notch line of metalworking tools ensures you always achieve consistent and precise results throughout the long lifespans of our tungsten-carbide tool holders, boring bars, heads, cartridges and inserts. Kennametal grooving inserts are appropriate for a variety of steel, cast iron, alloys and non-ferrous metals. Top Notch grooving inserts are available in single- and double-ended configurations, giving you the flexibility to choose the optimal insert for each application.
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- P Steel (464)
- P0Low-Carbon Steels, Long Chipping C < .25%; <125 HB; <530 N/mm^2 UTS(464)
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- P3Alloy Steels & Tool Steels C > .25%; <330 HB; <35 HRC; 600-850 N/mm^2 UTS(464)
- P4Alloy Steels & Tool Steels C > .25%; 350-420 HB; 35-43 HRC; 850-1400 N/mm^2 UTS(464)
- P5Ferritic, Martensitic, and PH Stainless Steels <330 HB; <35 HRC; 600-900 N/mm^2 UTS(464)
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Wiper Insert
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Maximum Axial Groove Diameter
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Maximum Axial Groove Diameter
Maximum Axial Groove Diameter
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Cutting Direction
Cutting Direction
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Rake Angle Style
Rake Angle Style
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Maximum Bore Depth
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Clamp Style
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Insert Size
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Insert Geometry
Shape
Shape
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Insert Seat Size
Insert Seat Size
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Cutting Tool Material
Cutting Tool Material
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Back-End
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