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Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - UN (UNC,UNF,UNEF,UNS) - Left Hand - 16EL72UNBMA
| Thread Type | External |
| Thread Direction | Left Hand |
| Thread Form | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) |
| Pitch | 72 |
| Insert Size | 16 |
| Grade | BMA |
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The Carmex Thread Turning External Insert is a versatile solution for external thread turning across UN standards—UNC, UNF, UNEF, and UNS. This left‑hand variant is designed for efficient left‑hand threading, delivering consistent cuts and clean thread forms.
- Wide UN thread compatibility: Covers UNC, UNF, UNEF, and UNS external threads, reducing tool changes and expanding your options across common threading tasks.
- Left-hand threading optimized: Specifically engineered for left‑hand threads, ensuring the correct cutting direction and dependable, repeatable results.
- Triangular laydown geometry for stability: Laydown triangular inserts provide stable chip control and smooth cutting, helping achieve consistent thread profiles and longer tool life.
Whether you’re building fittings, fasteners, or precision components, this insert supports efficient workflows, minimizes downtime, and delivers reliable performance across a wide range of thread requirements.
| Thread Type | External |
| Thread Direction | Left Hand |
| Thread Form | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) |
| Pitch | 72 |
| Insert Size | 16 |
| Grade | BMA |
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Full Range: Carmex Thread Turning External Inserts - Unified - Right/Left Hand
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| Product SKU | Thread Type | Thread Direction | Thread Form | Pitch | Insert Size | Grade | Price | Stock | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16EL10UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 10 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL11.5UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 11.5 | 16 | BMA | £8.59 | 5 days | |
| 16EL11UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 11 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL12UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 12 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL13UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 13 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL14UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 14 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16EL16UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 16 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL18UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 18 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16EL20UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 20 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL24UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 24 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL27UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 27 | 16 | BMA | £8.59 | 5 days | |
| 16EL28UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 28 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL32UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 32 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL36UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 36 | 16 | BMA | £11.16 | 5 days | |
| 16EL40UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 40 | 16 | BMA | £11.16 | 5 days | |
| 16EL44UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 44 | 16 | BMA | £11.16 | 5 days | |
| 16EL48UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 48 | 16 | BMA | £11.16 | 5 days | |
| 16EL56UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 56 | 16 | BMA | £11.16 | 5 days | |
| 16EL64UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 64 | 16 | BMA | £11.16 | 5 days | |
| 16EL72UNBMA Viewing | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 72 | 16 | BMA | £11.16 | 5 days | |
| 16EL8UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 8 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16EL9UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 9 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16ER10UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 10 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER11.5UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 11.5 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER11UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 11 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER12UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 12 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER13UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 13 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16ER14UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 14 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16ER16UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 16 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16ER18UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 18 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER20UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 20 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER24UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 24 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER27UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 27 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16ER28UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 28 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER32UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 32 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 16ER36UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 36 | 16 | BMA | £10.94 | In Stock | |
| 16ER40UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 40 | 16 | BMA | £10.94 | In Stock | |
| 16ER44UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 44 | 16 | BMA | £10.94 | 5 days | |
| 16ER48UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 48 | 16 | BMA | £10.94 | In Stock | |
| 16ER56UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 56 | 16 | BMA | £10.94 | In Stock | |
| 16ER64UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 64 | 16 | BMA | £10.94 | In Stock | |
| 16ER72UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 72 | 16 | BMA | £10.94 | In Stock | |
| 16ER8UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 8 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | In Stock | |
| 16ER9UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 9 | 16 | BMA | £8.44 | 5 days | |
| 22EL5UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 5 | 22 | BMA | £12.59 | 5 days | |
| 22EL6UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 6 | 22 | BMA | £12.59 | 5 days | |
| 22EL7UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 7 | 22 | BMA | £12.59 | 5 days | |
| 22ER5UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 5 | 22 | BMA | £12.38 | In Stock | |
| 22ER6UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 6 | 22 | BMA | £12.38 | In Stock | |
| 22ER7UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 7 | 22 | BMA | £12.38 | In Stock | |
| 27EL4.5UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 4.5 | 27 | BMA | £17.79 | 5 days | |
| 27EL4UNBMA | External | Left Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 4 | 27 | BMA | £17.79 | 5 days | |
| 27ER4UNBMA | External | Right Hand | UN (UNC UNF UNEF UNS) | 4 | 27 | BMA | £17.46 | In Stock |
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