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16EL20ABUTBMA - Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - American Butress - Left Hand

SKU:16EL20ABUTBMA

Carmex Thread Turning External Insert – American Butress – Left Hand (16EL20ABUTBMA) is a precision cutting insert designed for external thread turning. As part of Carmex’s globally recognized th... Read more ↓
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Thread TypeExternal
Thread DirectionLeft Hand
Thread FormAmerican Butress
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Description

Carmex Thread Turning External Insert – American Butress – Left Hand (16EL20ABUTBMA) is a precision cutting insert designed for external thread turning. As part of Carmex’s globally recognized thread turning insert range, it offers versatility across a wide array of thread standards and applications, from basic to demanding tasks.

  • Broad compatibility with thread standards: Designed to cover the majority of thread standards in use today, reducing tool changes and keeping production moving.
  • Left-hand external threading design: Optimized specifically for left-hand thread turning on external operations, delivering consistent and predictable results.
  • Laydown triangular geometry for versatile use: The laydown triangular shape provides reliable engagement across a wide range of threading tasks, from simple chores to more challenging applications.

This combination helps you streamline setup, minimize downtime, and achieve reliable, repeatable thread quality across jobs, making it a dependable choice for shops that need one tool solution for multiple threading standards.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
16EL20ABUTBMA
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.

Trade Accounts

Credit accounts, contract pricing and scheduled call-off orders available for trade customers. Apply for an account.

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.

*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.

Ask our technical team about this tool

Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

Prefer to talk? Call 01732 887334 — Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

Full Range: Carmex Thread Turning External Inserts - American Buttress - Right/Left Hand

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