Materials & inserts: C6-grade carbide inserts with a titanium nitride coating provide durability and wear resistance for carbon steel, alloy steel and cast iron; positive rake geometry and integrated chipbreakers control chip flow and reduce cutting forces.
Operations & applications: Covers turning, facing, taper turning, chamfering, external and face grooving, parting, 60° threading and internal boring; multi‑edge inserts allow indexing to a fresh cutting edge for continuous work.
Machine compatibility & users: Sized for manual or CNC engine lathes with approximately 10–16" swing; works with quick‑change tool posts; suitable for machinists, toolmakers and maintenance shops machining ferrous materials.
Set contents & extras: Delivered as a complete kit with eight holders and a boring bar preloaded with TiN‑coated inserts, plus insert screws, hex keys and a fitted aluminium case; replacement insert kit 2988-0034INSERTS with CCMT, DCMT, WCGT, GTN‑3 and 16ER inserts is available.