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Carmex Polygon Swiss Line Insert - Grooving - Left Hand - GD25LW12T31BLU

SKU:GD25LW12T31BLU

The Carmex Polygon Swiss Line Insert - Grooving - Left Hand - GD25LW12T31BLU is a purpose‑built, indexable cutting insert designed for Swiss‑type and automatic lathes. It excels at external groov... Read more ↓
ApplicationGrooving
HandLeft Hand
Max Depth3.1
PitchN/A
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Description

The Carmex Polygon Swiss Line Insert - Grooving - Left Hand - GD25LW12T31BLU is a purpose‑built, indexable cutting insert designed for Swiss‑type and automatic lathes. It excels at external grooving, back/front turning, profiling, thread turning, parting, and general turning in high‑volume production environments. This left‑hand variant is optimized for setups where the cutting edge enters from the designated direction, helping you maintain consistent grooves and stable machining performance on compact Swiss machines.

With grounded cutting edges and a robust coating strategy, this tool delivers reliable performance in demanding turning tasks, producing smooth finishes and extending tool life between changes.

  • Grounded Cutting Edges: Provides precise, stable cutting geometry for consistent groove dimensions and superior surface finish, reducing chatter and uneven wear over long production runs.
  • Direct On‑Machine Indexing: Inserts can be indexed directly on the machine, minimizing downtime from tool changes and speeding up setups for high‑volume grooving and turning.
  • Abrasion‑Resistant Coated Holders: Coatings enhance wear resistance and heat durability, delivering longer tool life and more reliable performance in challenging materials and tight tolerances.

This tool is built to streamline your Swiss‑machining workflow: it delivers repeatable grooves and profiles with fewer tool changes, supports faster setups, and helps maintain consistent part quality across long production runs. By combining rugged carbide geometry with efficient indexing and wear‑resistant coatings, it reduces downtime, lowers tooling costs, and boosts overall output without sacrificing accuracy or finish.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
GD25LW12T31BLU
Brand
Carmex
Category
Swiss Line
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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.

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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.

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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.

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GD25LW05T16BLU GroovingLeft Hand1.6N/A00.57N/A0.01-0.06£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW06T17BLU GroovingLeft Hand1.7N/A00.67N/A0.01-0.06£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW07T19BLU GroovingLeft Hand1.9N/A00.77N/A0.02-0.07£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW08T22BLU GroovingLeft Hand2.2N/A00.87N/A0.02-0.09£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW09T24BLU GroovingLeft Hand2.4N/A00.97N/A0.02-0.09£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW12T31BLU ViewingGroovingLeft Hand3.1N/A0.051.24N/A0.02-0.10£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW14T33BLU GroovingLeft Hand3.3N/A0.051.44N/A0.02-0.12£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW17T33BLU GroovingLeft Hand3.3N/A0.051.74N/A0.02-0.13£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW19T39BLU GroovingLeft Hand3.9N/A0.051.99N/A0.02-0.13£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW22T45BLU GroovingLeft Hand4.5N/A0.052.29N/A0.02-0.14£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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GD25LW27T55BLU GroovingLeft Hand5.5N/A0.052.79N/A0.02-0.14£23.54 per item · pack of 35 days
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