Carmex External & Internal Grooving Insert – 16 IR/EL R0.60 BXC

The Carmex 16 IR/EL R0.60 BXC is a precision-engineered carbide grooving insert designed for internal right-hand and external left-hand grooving applications. Featuring a 0.60 mm corner radius (R0.60 / 0.024"), it produces accurate groove profiles, smooth radii, and excellent surface finishes in precision turning operations.

Manufactured from premium BXC-grade carbide, this insert delivers high wear resistance, edge stability, and thermal strength. It performs reliably in steels, stainless steels, and selected alloys, ensuring consistent cutting performance, controlled chip formation, and long tool life.

Specifications :

• Ordering Code: 16 IR/EL R0.60 BXC
• ISO Code: 16IRELR024BXC
• Insert Type: External & Internal Grooving
• Cutting Direction: Internal RH / External LH
• Insert Size: 16 mm
• Corner Radius: R0.60 mm (0.024")
• Max Depth of Cut: 0.063" (1.6 mm)
• I.C.: 3/8"
• Carbide Grade: BXC
• Material: Carbide
• Compatible Anvil: AI16-0
• Applications: Internal & external grooving, recessing, relief cutting

Manufactured by Carmex Precision Tools Ltd.—a global leader in advanced threading and grooving technologies—this insert is part of a comprehensive product range including Thread Turning Inserts, Mill Thread systems, and Solid Carbide Threadmills.