{"product_id":"taegutec-tdj3-k10-carbide-grooving-insert-aluminum-parting","title":"Taegutec TDJ3 K10 Carbide Grooving Insert for Aluminum Parting (10pcs)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cheader style=\"background-color: #47479f; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTaeguTec TDJ 3 K10\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e0e0ff; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eUltra-Sharp 3.0mm Parting Insert for High-Performance Non-Ferrous Machining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9fb; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #444; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Which 3mm insert is sharp enough to part aluminum without the material sticking to the edge?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTaeguTec TDJ 3 K10\u003c\/strong\u003e is the industrial standard for parting and grooving **Aluminum, Brass, and Non-Ferrous alloys**. Unlike coated grades that can have slightly rounded edges, the \u003cstrong\u003eK10 uncoated micrograin carbide\u003c\/strong\u003e features a razor-sharp cutting edge. This sharpness is essential for \u003cstrong\u003eISO N\u003c\/strong\u003e materials to prevent Built-Up Edge (BUE) and ensure a mirror-like finish. The \u003cstrong\u003eTDJ chipbreaker\u003c\/strong\u003e geometry is engineered for efficient chip evacuation, curling chips tightly to prevent them from scratching the finished surface. Its neutral (0° lead angle) design ensures maximum stability and straightness in deep parting operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eCore Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #47479F; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eRazor-Sharp Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe uncoated K10 grade allows for a tighter edge radius, slicing through soft materials without dragging or burring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #47479F; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eAnti-Sticking Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eK10 carbide has a low affinity for non-ferrous metals, virtually eliminating Built-Up Edge (BUE) issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #47479F; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eSuperior Chip Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe TDJ geometry forces chips into a narrow \"C\" shape, ensuring they exit the groove easily without marring the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px 0; border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2em; color: #47479f;\"\u003eModel Decoding: TDJ 3 K10\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-family: monospace; font-size: 1.1em; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eT-Clamp Sharp\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; background: #f0f0ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3.0mm Width\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(Blank)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eNeutral (0°)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; background: #f0f0ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eUncoated Carbide\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #47479f; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnit System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWidth (W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetric Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eImperial Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTDJ 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.118\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTDJ 118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eRecommended Cutting Parameters (K10)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaterial Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpeed (Vc m\/min)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeed (fn mm\/rev)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAluminum Alloys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200 - 600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.05 - 0.20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCast Iron (Gray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e80 - 150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.10 - 0.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px; background: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #47479f;\"\u003eToolholder Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; background: #f4f4f4; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Ferrous Machining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primary choice for Aluminum (6061, 7075), Brass, and Bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast Iron Grooving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly effective in gray and ductile iron where coating adhesion might be an issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for high-SFM (Surface Feet per Minute) environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolder System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits all TaeguTec T-Clamp toolholders with Seat Size 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTaeguTec Grade Benchmarking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #47479F; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eISO Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003ePrimary Advantage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0ff; font-weight: bold; border: 2px solid #47479F;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eK10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eN, K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUncoated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSharpness \u0026amp; Anti-BUE for Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTT9080\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eP, M, K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUniversal Steel\/Stainless Toughness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTT8020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eM, S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeat Resistance for Super Alloys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe TaeguTec Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen machining Aluminum, edge sharpness is the difference between a high-quality part and a scrapped one. Our TDJ 3 K10 inserts are sourced directly to provide the precision needed for modern high-speed CNC machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Switched from a coated grade for my 6061 work. The K10 doesn't build up material at all. Beautiful finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Mike R., USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Perfekt für die Aluminiumbearbeitung. Die Späne fließen super ab.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Dieter K., Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Ottimo inserto per ottone e alluminio. Molto tagliente.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Giorgio M., Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Very reliable in cast iron as well. Holds a sharp edge for a long time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Tanaka Y., Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Best non-ferrous parting insert we have used. The 3.0mm width is very stable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Chris B., UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use K10 for Stainless Steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eA: Not recommended. K10 lacks the PVD coating and toughness required for the abrasive and thermal demands of Stainless. Use TT8020 instead.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What coolant should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eA: For Aluminum, high-pressure flood coolant or MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) is highly recommended to further prevent BUE.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it leave a pip (nub)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eA: As a neutral (0°) insert, it may leave a small center pip. If a pip-free surface is required, look at the TDJ 3-6R or 3-15R lead-angle versions.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter style=\"padding: 25px; background: #47479F; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMachinist Tip: When parting Aluminum, high cutting speeds (Vc) are your friend. High speeds help generate enough centrifugal force to clear chips and prevent material welding to the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"taegutec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43337125888172,"sku":"TDJ3 K10","price":280.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/TaeguTec_TDJ_3_K10_3.0mm_Width_Neutral_Parting_Insert_Uncoated_Carbide_for_Aluminum_Machining..jpg?v=1776736471","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/taegutec-tdj3-k10-carbide-grooving-insert-aluminum-parting","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}