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Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - 55 Degree Partial - Left Hand - 16ELAG60BLU
| Thread Type | External |
| Thread Direction | Left Hand |
| Thread Form | 55 Degree Partial |
| Pitch | 0.5-3.0 (48-8) |
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Description
The Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - 55 Degree Partial - Left Hand - 16ELAG60BLU is a high-performance cutting insert designed for external thread turning. Its 55-degree partial left-hand geometry makes it ideal for standard and demanding thread profiles across a wide range of materials.
Our industry-leading range of thread turning inserts is recognized worldwide and includes laydown triangular inserts that cover the majority of thread standards in use today. This design helps you minimize tool changes and keeps production moving from basic to the most challenging applications.
- Wide thread compatibility: Designed to cover the majority of thread standards in use today, reducing the need to stock multiple inserts and enabling quick changeovers.
- Durable laydown triangular design: Built for reliability in tough turning tasks with a geometry that delivers longer tool life and smoother, consistent cuts.
- 55° partial left-hand geometry: Optimized for clean starts and predictable engagement in left-hand external threading, improving surface finish and reducing rework.
With this insert, you’ll experience consistent performance, fewer interruptions, and confident results across a broad range of materials and thread profiles. It helps streamline tooling, improve throughput, and deliver reliable external threads you can trust in production and on the shop floor.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- 16ELAG60BLU
- 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.
