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Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - American Butress - Left Hand - 11EL16ABUTBMA
| Thread Type | External |
| Thread Direction | Left Hand |
| Thread Form | American Butress |
| Pitch | 16 |
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Carmex Thread Turning External Insert – American Butress – Left Hand – 11EL16ABUTBMA is an external thread turning insert designed to handle a wide range of thread standards. This high-quality, laydown triangular insert is suitable for professionals in engineering shops, manufacturing environments, and on-site maintenance, delivering a reliable solution for external threading tasks—from basic to the most demanding applications.
- Broad Thread Standards Compatibility: Covers the majority of thread standards in use today, allowing you to complete more jobs with a single insert and reducing tool changes.
- Durable Laydown Triangular Geometry: The laydown triangular shape distributes cutting forces evenly, delivering stable performance and longer insert life across a broad range of materials and thread sizes.
- Left-Hand External Turning Orientation: Specifically designed for left-hand threading, enabling faster setups and reliable, repeatable threads on compatible machines.
With the Carmex 11EL16ABUTBMA external insert, you gain a versatile, dependable tool that reduces tool changes, speeds production, and delivers consistent thread quality across a range of standards. Its rugged geometry and left-hand design support reliable performance even in demanding materials, helping you meet tight schedules and maintain high-quality finishes. This insert is a practical, long-lasting choice for engineers, machinists, and technicians seeking efficiency and repeatable results in external thread turning.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- 11EL16ABUTBMA
- Brand
- Carmex
- Category
- Thread Turning
Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.
Returns
14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.
Technical Support
Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.
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What time are Protool open?
We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.
Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?
Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.
We also offer the following:
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
- DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
- DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.
For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.
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