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Carmex Thread Turning External Insert - Metric - Left Hand - 16VEL0.8ISOBMA
| Thread Type | External |
| Thread Direction | Left Hand |
| Thread Form | Metric |
| Pitch | 0.8 |
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Description
Carmex Thread Turning External Insert is a metric, left-hand cutting insert designed for turning external threads with precision and reliability. Part of our industry‑leading thread turning range, these high‑quality laydown triangular inserts are built to cover a wide range of thread standards used in today’s machining environments—delivering dependable results from basic to more demanding applications.
- Wide thread-standards compatibility: Designed to provide a solution for the majority of thread standards available today, reducing the need to stock multiple inserts and speeding up setup for common external threading tasks.
- Laydown triangular geometry for stable cutting: The triangular laydown design promotes consistent chip control and smooth cutting action, helping you achieve steady, reliable finishes across various thread profiles.
- Metric, left-hand orientation: Specifically configured for metric left-hand threads, ensuring straightforward setup and compatibility with typical machining setups and tooling libraries.
This combination of broad compatibility, stable cutting performance, and metric left‑hand readiness makes this Carmex insert a versatile choice for engineers, buyers, tradespeople, and hobbyists alike. It supports a wide range of external threading tasks, helping you improve workflow, reduce rework, and achieve consistent thread quality across diverse applications.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- 16VEL0.8ISOBMA
- 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.
