Collection: Turning Inserts

C = shape (80° diamond), N = clearance angle (0°, negative), M = tolerance class, G = chipbreaker/hole type, 12 = cutting edge length (12 mm), 04 = thickness (4.76 mm), 08 = nose radius (0.8 mm). The -PM suffix is the chipbreaker geometry: P for steel, M for multi-purpose.

Negative inserts (CNMG, DNMG, TNMG, WNMG) have straight flanks and two usable faces — 6 cutting edges in double-sided designs. Positive inserts (CCMT, DCMT, VBMT) have relief angles and one usable face (fewer edges) but lower cutting forces and better surface finish. Rough with negative, finish with positive.

Depends on shape. CNMG/DNMG (80°/55° diamond, double-sided): 2 per side × 2 sides = 4 edges. TNMG (triangle, double-sided): 3 × 2 = 6 edges. WNMG (trigon, double-sided): 3 × 2 = 6 edges. CCMT/DCMT/VBMT (single-sided positive): 2-3 edges total. Square (SNMG): 4 × 2 = 8 edges.

0.4 mm (04) for fine finishing, 0.8 mm (08) general purpose, 1.2 mm (12) for roughing with heavy feed. Larger nose radius = better surface finish at higher feed, but more radial force (can push thin parts).

No. Milling inserts (APMT, SPMT, RPMT etc.) sit in milling cutters at specific entry angles. Turning inserts mount in toolholders with different seating. The edges, geometries, and coatings are optimized for different chip flow patterns.

Standard pack is 10 pieces. For less-common grades or shapes, contact us on WhatsApp for single-unit pricing.