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Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - UN (UNC,UNF,UNEF,UNS) - Left Hand - 16EL56UNBMA

Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - UN (UNC,UNF,UNEF,UNS) - Left Hand - 16EL56UNBMA

SKU:16EL56UNBMA

Introducing the Carmex Thread Turning External Insert (Model 16EL56UNBMA). This left-hand external thread insert is designed for turning operations and supports UNC, UNF, UNEF, and UNS standards. ... Read more ↓
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Thread TypeExternal
Thread DirectionLeft Hand
Thread FormUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)
Pitch56
Insert Size16
GradeBMA
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Introducing the Carmex Thread Turning External Insert (Model 16EL56UNBMA). This left-hand external thread insert is designed for turning operations and supports UNC, UNF, UNEF, and UNS standards. It belongs to an industry-leading range of laydown triangular inserts, built to deliver dependable results across a wide range of threading tasks.

Whether you’re tackling simple jobs or more demanding threads, this insert provides a versatile solution that reduces tool changes and keeps throughput steady.

  • Broad compatibility with UNC/UNF/UNEF/UNS external threads: Designed to cover the majority of standards, this insert reduces tool changes and simplifies your workflow across many threading tasks.
  • Laydown triangular geometry for stable, efficient cutting: The laydown design provides solid contact and consistent engagement, helping you achieve reliable thread forms from basic to demanding jobs.
  • Left-hand threading support for versatile use: Specifically engineered to handle left-hand threads, expanding your threading capabilities without swapping inserts.

By choosing this insert, you streamline threading operations, improve consistency, and maintain steady productivity across varied projects. Its broad thread standard coverage and reliable performance support faster setups, fewer tool changes, and steadier results for both routine work and more challenging applications.

Thread Type External
Thread Direction Left Hand
Thread Form UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)
Pitch 56
Insert Size 16
Grade BMA

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16EL10UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1016BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL11.5UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)11.516BMA£8.59 5 days
16EL11UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1116BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL12UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1216BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL13UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1316BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL14UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1416BMA£8.44 In Stock
16EL16UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1616BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL18UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1816BMA£8.44 In Stock
16EL20UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2016BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL24UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2416BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL27UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2716BMA£8.59 5 days
16EL28UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2816BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL32UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)3216BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL36UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)3616BMA£11.16 5 days
16EL40UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)4016BMA£11.16 5 days
16EL44UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)4416BMA£11.16 5 days
16EL48UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)4816BMA£11.16 5 days
16EL56UNBMA ViewingExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)5616BMA£11.16 5 days
16EL64UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)6416BMA£11.16 5 days
16EL72UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)7216BMA£11.16 5 days
16EL8UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)816BMA£8.44 5 days
16EL9UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)916BMA£8.44 5 days
16ER10UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1016BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER11.5UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)11.516BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER11UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1116BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER12UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1216BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER13UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1316BMA£8.44 5 days
16ER14UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1416BMA£8.44 5 days
16ER16UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1616BMA£8.44 5 days
16ER18UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)1816BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER20UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2016BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER24UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2416BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER27UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2716BMA£8.44 5 days
16ER28UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)2816BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER32UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)3216BMA£8.44 5 days
16ER36UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)3616BMA£10.94 In Stock
16ER40UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)4016BMA£10.94 In Stock
16ER44UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)4416BMA£10.94 5 days
16ER48UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)4816BMA£10.94 In Stock
16ER56UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)5616BMA£10.94 In Stock
16ER64UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)6416BMA£10.94 In Stock
16ER72UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)7216BMA£10.94 In Stock
16ER8UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)816BMA£8.44 In Stock
16ER9UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)916BMA£8.44 5 days
22EL5UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)522BMA£12.59 5 days
22EL6UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)622BMA£12.59 5 days
22EL7UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)722BMA£12.59 5 days
22ER5UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)522BMA£12.38 In Stock
22ER6UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)622BMA£12.38 In Stock
22ER7UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)722BMA£12.38 In Stock
27EL4.5UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)4.527BMA£17.79 5 days
27EL4UNBMA ExternalLeft HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)427BMA£17.79 5 days
27ER4UNBMA ExternalRight HandUN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS)427BMA£17.46 In Stock

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