Vermont Turning Insert Catalog

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CARBIDE INSERTS
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TURNING | GROOVING | THREADING | MILLING

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to introduce the latest in cutting tools – high performance indexable carbide inserts
with outstanding value.
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Tool Manufacturing. We do this with:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Insert Selection Guide 4
Turning Inserts, Negative Rake 5
Turning Inserts, Positive Rake 33
G-Notch Grooving Inserts 64
G-Notch Threading Inserts 65
Square Shoulder Milling Inserts 69
45° Facemilling Inserts 70
Profile Milling Inserts 71

INSERT SELECTION GUIDE
Insert Shape Application Conditions (+) Considerations (-)
• Very strong 90o corner with excellent economy • Unable to turn or face up to a shoulder (must be used
90o (8 edges on double-sided inserts). in a toolholder with minimum 5o lead angle).
• Most often used for rough facing operations – • High radial forces push against the workpiece
especially on castings, forgings and rough- when used for turning.
sawed blanks. •S hould always be used in a stable set-up.
S - Square
• The most popular insert shape due to high versatility.

• Strong cutting edge with secure seating in the
80o insert pocket.
ith only 5o of clearance between the trailing
•W
• 80o corner can be used for both turning and side of the insert and the workpiece, chip
facing operations. jamming can occur when boring.
• Opposite 100o corners can be used for general
roughing applications (especially facing), providing
C - 80o Diamond maximum economy of 8 total cutting edges.
• Six-corner 80o diamond shape that can increase • Seating of insert in pocket is not as stable as
80o economy compared to CNMG-style inserts. CNMG-style inserts.
• Generally used on more moderate depths of cut • Cannot take as deep a depth of cut as similar
and feedrates than CNMG-style inserts. sized CNMG-type inserts.
W - 80o Corner Trigon
• Very versatile insert shape – can be used for turning, •E dge is measurably weaker than 80o diamond
facing, boring, copy turning and basic profiling. shaped inserts.
• Good economy with up to 6 cutting edges. • Be sure not to use a triangle insert that is “too
large” for the application, as the cost per edge
60o • Excellent choice for general boring due to very can increase. For example, a 3/8” iC (Inscribed
stable seating of the insert in the boring bar Circle) triangle insert (TNMG-33x) can manage
pocket, and extra side clearance between the up to .375” depth of cut in most situations with
insert and the workpiece bore (greatly reducing nearly the same insert strength – but a much lower
T - Triangle the risk of chip jamming). cost - than a 1/2” iC triangle insert (TNMG-43x).
• Generally the first choice for profile / copy turning

o
applications. • Somewhat weaker edge strength than a triangle
55
• Able to ”In-Copy” (plunge turn into a smaller insert.
diameter) at an angle of 30o. • Cost per edge is higher than most other turning
• Commonly used when machining close to the inserts (except 35o diamond shape).
D - 55o Diamond tailstock / live center.
• The weakest turning insert shape / corner –

depths of cut and feedrates must be lighter.
• First choice for intricate shape copy turning. • Highest cost per edge.
35o • Can ”In-Copy” (plunge turn into a smaller diameter) • Negative style (VNMG) should mainly be used
at an angle up to 49o. for external applications.
• Positive style (VCMT) can be used for external
• Can work extremely close to the tailstock / live and internal applications, and in many cases
center. improved performance outweighs the increased
V - 35o Diamond
cost per edge (2 edges vs. the 4 edges of a
negative 35o diamond VNMG).
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ANSI / ISO STANDARD INSERTS
TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE FOR MOST EXTERNAL TURNING AND
INTERNAL MACHINING OPERATIONS
GRADES FOR GENERAL TURNING
NEGATIVE RAKE INSERTS
Coating Type
WORKPIECE
ANSI ISO
MATERIAL CVD PVD
C8 01
wear resistance
10
GP1115
P C7
20
GP1225
Steel
C6
GP1135
30
toughness
40
01
wear resistance
–
GS3115
M
GM1125
– 10
GM3125
Stainless
Steel – 20
toughness
– 30
wear resistance
C4 01
GK1115
K C3 10
GK1125
Cast Iron C2 20
toughness
C1 30
01
wear resistance
–
GS3115
S – 10
Heat-Resistant – 20
Super Alloys
toughness
– 30

.026 .005
25o
CHIPBREAKERS 15o
12o NEGATIVE RAKE INSERTS
7o
.008
Chipbreaker Description Chipbreaker Range Design
.005
19o
QF
ap (inch)
19o
• Butterfly geometry directs chip flow .026 .005
8o
• Variable Rake Angle
QF
.100
5o or 7o 15o
25.080
o
• Curved Edgeline 12o
.060 .004
• Excellent chip control at small depths of cut .040
.020 7o 23o
• High quality surface finish 0
.005
P STEEL 19o
.004

.008 .012
fn (inch)
15.5o .008
.005
8o SV 19o
ap (inch)
• Super-wide Chipgroove 19o 11o .007
• High positive cutting action
SV
.2008o
• Unique cutting edge treatment .156
5o or 7o .015 15o
.125 .005
• Extremely long edgeline 20o.080
.026
.004
• Good for unstable set-ups .040
25o 0
23oo
15
.005
P STEEL • Able to handle varying depths of cut 12o .008 .016 .024
fn (inch) .012
15.5o
19o
7o
QM 16o
ap (inch)
• Smooth chip formation 8o
11o .008
• Variable Land balances sharpness & strength .007
QM
.200 .005
• Strengthening ribs extend tool life .156
.015
19o
15o
19o.125
• Wide application range
20o.080
8o
• Low cutting forces with high edge strength .040
5o or 7o
0
P STEEL • Excellent all-around performance .008 .016 .024
.004
fn (inch) .012
QR 23o
ap (inch)
• High performance steel roughing chipbreaker .005 16o
• Strong cutting edge 15.5oo
QR
19o 3 .012
.200
• Well suited for unstable application conditions .1568o
.026
20o
.005
.125 o
• First choice for medium to heavy interruptions .080
11 .007
15o
• Excellent chip evacuation and chip control 25o.040
120o
.015 .024 15o
P STEEL • Smooth chip removal throughout feed range .008

.016
.026 fn (inch)
.005
20o 7o
SF 15o
ap (inch)
• Ultra-sharp cutting edge 25o

12o .008
• Low cutting forces .100 o

.005
19o
.012
SF
7
• Excellent chip control at small depths of cut 19o .080 16o
18o
.060
• Top land design protects against edge hammering 8o
.040
.008
• Smooth cutting action without burrs 5o or 7o

.020 .005
19o
0
M STAINLESS STEEL • Excellent workpiece surface finish 19o .004

.008 .012
fn (inch)
.004
.005
.026
8o 23o
.005
SM
ap (inch)
5o or 7o 15o
25o 15.5o
• Double-positive chipbreaker design 19o 12o .004
• Strengthened positive land
SM
.200o
8 23o
.156 7o
• Micro-edge geometry for Stainless Steel .125
11o .005
.007
15.5o .008
• Reduced workhardening effect 19o.080
.040
.015 15o .005
• Wide application range / medium turning 80o 19o
M STAINLESS STEEL 20o
.008
11o
.016 .024
fn (inch) 19o .007
UK 8o
ap (inch)
.015 15o 5o or 7o
• Lower cutting force geometry for Cast Iron .012
20o.200 .004
• Strengthened edgeline with open chipformer
UK • Designed for light to moderate applications
.156
.125
16o
.005
23o
• Good choice in unstable set-ups .080

.040 19o
.012 15.5o
• Problem solver for boring Cast Iron 0 16o

K
.008 .016 .024 8o
CAST IRON fn (inch) 11o .007
HK
ap (inch)
• Outstanding performance in Cast Iron .015 15o
• Strong edge with free cutting action

HK
.200
20o
.156
• Extremely broad application range .125
• Replaces traditional – NMA flat-top inserts .080
.040 .012
• Precision lapped support surface 0
K CAST IRON
.008

.016 .024
fn (inch)
16o
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TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE
CNMG-QF
80
Most popular shape / style of insert. All-purpose turning,
º
facing and boring.
d QF: First Choice Geometry for finishing and semi-
r finishing applications in all types of Steel.
l s
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
DESIGNATION depth of feed per
d l s r cut, ap rev, fn
CNMG 321-QF CNMG 090304-QF 3/8 .381 1/8 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
CNMG 322-QF CNMG 090308-QF 3/8 .381 1/8 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
CNMG 431-QF CNMG 120404-QF 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
CNMG 432-QF CNMG 120408-QF 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-QF GP1115
CNMG-SV
80
º
facing and boring.

SV: Sharp Edge Geometry for shaft turning, boring and
d
unstable workpieces. Performs well in a wide range of
r
l s depths of cut.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225

CNMG 432R-SV CNMG 120408R-SV 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
CNMG 432L-SV CNMG 120408L-SV 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432L-SV GP1225

NOTE: SV geometry inserts are available in both R (Right-hand) and L (Left-hand) styles. Right-hand style is shown above.
Normal External Turning applications require Right-hand (R) inserts in Right-hand holders, and Left-hand (L) inserts in Left-hand holders.
For Internal / Boring applications, Left-hand (L) inserts are used in Right-hand bars, and Right-hand (R) inserts are used in Left-hand bars.
REFERENCE PAGES
GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 49 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 56

CNMG-QM
80
º
facing and boring.
d QM: First Choice Geometry for medium to semi-roughing

r applications in all types of Steel.
l s

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
CNMG 321-QM CNMG 090304-QM 3/8 .381 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 322-QM CNMG 090308-QM 3/8 .381 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 431-QM CNMG 120404-QM 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 432-QM CNMG 120408-QM 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 433-QM CNMG 120412-QM 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 434-QM CNMG 120416-QM 1/2 .508 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H
CNMG 542-QM CNMG 160608-QM 5/8 .635 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 543-QM CNMG 160612-QM 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 642-QM CNMG 190608-QM 3/4 .762 1/4 1/32 .020 - .266 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 643-QM CNMG 190612-QM 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 644-QM CNMG 190616-QM 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .040 - .266 .007 - .024 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-QM GP1225
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CNMG-QR
80
º
facing and boring.
QR: Strong cutting edge geometry for roughing
d
applications in all types of Steel. Well suited for
r
l s unstable conditions and interrupted cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225
GP1135
CNMG 432-QR CNMG 120408-QR 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .028 - .219 .007 - .020 H H
CNMG 433-QR CNMG 120412-QR 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .040 - .219 .008 - .022 H H
CNMG 543-QR CNMG 160612-QR 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .040 - .266 .008 - .022 H H
CNMG 544-QR CNMG 160616-QR 5/8 .635 1/4 1/16 .055 - .266 .009 - .026 H
CNMG 643-QR CNMG 190612-QR 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .040 - .328 .008 - .022 H H
CNMG 644-QR CNMG 190616-QR 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .055 - .328 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-QR GP1135
CNMG-SF
80
º
facing and boring.

SF: Ultra-sharp cutting edge geometry for finishing
d
in Stainless Steels. Low cutting forces and superior
r
l s workpiece surface finish without burrs.
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STAINLESS STEEL

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GS3115

CNMG 431-SF CNMG 120404-SF 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
CNMG 432-SF CNMG 120408-SF 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-SF GS3115

NOTE: The primary application area for grade GS3115 is in stainless steel workpiece materials. GS3115 is also suitable for use with iron-
based, cobalt-based and nickel-based Heat Resistant Super Alloys.
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CNMG-SM
80
º
facing and boring.
SM: Keen edge geometry especially for Stainless Steel.
d
Unique edgeline reduces work hardening. Semi-finishing
r
l s to rough machining.

CATALOG ISO
GM1125
GM3125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
d l s r depth of feed per
cut, ap rev, fn
CNMG 321-SM CNMG 090304-SM 3/8 .381 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 322-SM CNMG 090308-SM 3/8 .381 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 431-SM CNMG 120404-SM 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 432-SM CNMG 120408-SM 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 433-SM CNMG 120412-SM 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 434-SM CNMG 120416-SM 1/2 .508 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H H
CNMG 542-SM CNMG 160608-SM 5/8 .635 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 543-SM CNMG 160612-SM 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 544-SM CNMG 160616-SM 5/8 .635 1/4 1/16 .040 - .219 .007 - .024 H H
CNMG 642-SM CNMG 190608-SM 3/4 .762 1/4 1/32 .020 - .266 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 643-SM CNMG 190612-SM 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 644-SM CNMG 190616-SM 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .040 - .266 .007 - .024 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-SM GM1125
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CNMG-UK
80
º
facing and boring.
UK: Lower cutting force geometry for Cast Iron.
d Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
r
l s conditions / lighter cuts.
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) CAST IRON

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125
CNMG 431-UK CNMG 120404-UK 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .012 - .203 .003 - .012 H H
CNMG 432-UK CNMG 120408-UK 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .016 - .203 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-UK GK1115
CNMG-HK
80
º
facing and boring.

HK: Exceptionally broad application range geometry
d primarily for Cast Iron. Strong cutting edge, excellent
r
l s durability. Semi-finishing to roughing.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125

CNMG 432-HK CNMG 120408-HK 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
CNMG 433-HK CNMG 120412-HK 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 543-HK CNMG 160612-HK 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .031 - .297 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 544-HK CNMG 160616-HK 5/8 .635 1/4 1/16 .040 - .297 .008 - .026 H
CNMG 643-HK CNMG 190612-HK 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .031 - .359 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 644-HK CNMG 190616-HK 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .040 - .359 .008 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-HK GK1125
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DNMG-QF
55
Use for profile turning, copy turning, and semi-finishing.
º
Can turn more complex shapes due to 55° included angle.
d QF: First Choice Geometry for finishing and semi-
r
l s
finishing applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
DNMG 331-QF DNMG 110404-QF 3/8 .458 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
DNMG 332-QF DNMG 110408-QF 3/8 .458 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
DNMG 431-QF DNMG 150404-QF 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
DNMG 432-QF DNMG 150408-QF 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-QF GP1115
DNMG-QM
55

º

d QM: First Choice Geometry for medium to semi-roughing
r
l s
applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225

DNMG 331-QM DNMG 110404-QM 3/8 .458 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H H
DNMG 332-QM DNMG 110408-QM 3/8 .458 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 333-QM DNMG 110412-QM 3/8 .458 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
DNMG 431-QM DNMG 150404-QM 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
DNMG 432-QM DNMG 150408-QM 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 433-QM DNMG 150412-QM 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 433-QM GP1115
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DNMG-SF
55
º
d in Stainless Steels. Low cutting forces and superior
r
l s workpiece surface finish without burrs.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GS3115
DNMG 431-SF DNMG 150404-SF 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
DNMG 432-SF DNMG 150408-SF 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-SF GS3115

DNMG-SM
55
º

d Unique edgeline reduces work hardening. Semi-finishing
r

CATALOG ISO
GM1125
GM3125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
DNMG 331-SM DNMG 110404-SM 3/8 .458 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H
DNMG 332-SM DNMG 110408-SM 3/8 .458 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 333-SM DNMG 110412-SM 3/8 .458 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
DNMG 431-SM DNMG 150404-SM 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
DNMG 432-SM DNMG 150408-SM 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 433-SM DNMG 150412-SM 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 433-SM GM1125
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DNMG-UK
55
º
d Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
r
l s conditions / lighter cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125
DNMG 431-UK DNMG 150404-UK 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .012 - .203 .003 - .012 H H
DNMG 432-UK DNMG 150408-UK 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .016 - .203 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-UK GK1115
DNMG-HK
55
º

d primarily for Cast Iron. Strong cutting edge, excellent
r

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125

DNMG 432-HK DNMG 150408-HK 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
DNMG 433-HK DNMG 150412-HK 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 433-HK GK1115
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SNMG-QF
Excellent economy due to 8 cutting edges. Strong insert
90º
shape. Mainly for rough facing and chamfering (not
turning to a shoulder).
d
QF: First Choice Geometry for finishing and semi-
r
l s finishing applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
SNMG 321-QF SNMG 090304-QF 3/8 .375 1/8 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
SNMG 322-QF SNMG 090308-QF 3/8 .375 1/8 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
SNMG 431-QF SNMG 120404-QF 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
SNMG 432-QF SNMG 120408-QF 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 432-QF GP1115
SNMG-SV
90º

d
SV: Sharp Edge Geometry for turning and facing unstable
r
l s workpieces. Can handle a wide range of depths of cut.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225

SNMG 432R-SV SNMG 120408R-SV 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
SNMG 432L-SV SNMG 120408L-SV 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 432L-SV GP1225

NOTE: SV geometry inserts are available in both R (Right-hand) and L (left-hand) styles. Right-hand style is shown above.
REFERENCE PAGES

SNMG-QM
90º
d
QM: First Choice Geometry for medium to semi-roughing
r
l s applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
SNMG 321-QM SNMG 090304-QM 3/8 .375 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 322-QM SNMG 090308-QM 3/8 .375 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 431-QM SNMG 120404-QM 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 432-QM SNMG 120408-QM 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 433-QM SNMG 120412-QM 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 434-QM SNMG 120416-QM 1/2 .500 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H
SNMG 542-QM SNMG 150608-QM 5/8 .625 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 543-QM SNMG 150612-QM 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 643-QM SNMG 190612-QM 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 643-QM GP1115
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SNMG-QR
90º
shape. Mainly for rough facing and chamfering (not turning
to a shoulder).
d QR: Strong cutting edge geometry for roughing applications
in all types of Steel. Well suited for unstable conditions and
r
l s interrupted cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225
GP1135
SNMG 432-QR SNMG 120408-QR 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .028 - .219 .007 - .020 H H
SNMG 433-QR SNMG 120412-QR 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .040 - .219 .008 - .022 H
SNMG 543-QR SNMG 150612-QR 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .040 - .266 .008 - .022 H H
SNMG 544-QR SNMG 150616-QR 5/8 .625 1/4 1/16 .055 - .266 .009 - .026 H
SNMG 643-QR SNMG 190612-QR 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .040 - .328 .008 - .022 H H
SNMG 644-QR SNMG 190616-QR 3/4 .750 1/4 1/16 .055 - .328 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 644-QR GP1135
REFERENCE PAGES

SNMG-SM
90º
d SM: Keen edge geometry especially for Stainless Steel.
r

CATALOG ISO
GM1125
GM3125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
SNMG 321-SM SNMG 090304-SM 3/8 .375 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 322-SM SNMG 090308-SM 3/8 .375 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 431-SM SNMG 120404-SM 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 432-SM SNMG 120408-SM 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 433-SM SNMG 120412-SM 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 434-SM SNMG 120416-SM 1/2 .500 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H H
SNMG 542-SM SNMG 150608-SM 5/8 .625 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 543-SM SNMG 150612-SM 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 544-SM SNMG 150616-SM 5/8 .625 1/4 1/16 .040 - .219 .007 - .024 H H
SNMG 643-SM SNMG 190612-SM 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 644-SM SNMG 190616-SM 3/4 .750 1/4 1/16 .040 - .266 .007 - .024 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 644-SM GM1125
REFERENCE PAGES
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SNMG-HK
90º
d HK: Exceptionally broad application range geometry
primarily for Cast Iron. Strong cutting edge, excellent
r

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125
SNMG 432-HK SNMG 120408-HK 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
SNMG 433-HK SNMG 120412-HK 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 434-HK SNMG 120416-HK 1/2 .500 3/16 1/16 .040 - .219 .008 - .026 H
SNMG 543-HK SNMG 150612-HK 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .031 - .297 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 544-HK SNMG 150616-HK 5/8 .625 1/4 1/16 .040 - .297 .008 - .026 H
SNMG 643-HK SNMG 190612-HK 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .031 - .359 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 644-HK SNMG 190616-HK 3/4 .750 1/4 1/16 .040 - .359 .008 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 644-HK GK1125
REFERENCE PAGES

TNMG-QF
60º Economical insert, 6 cutting edges. General purpose
turning, facing and boring. Extra long cutting edge useful
d
when turning to shoulders
r l s finishing applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
TNMG 331-QF TNMG 160404-QF 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
TNMG 332-QF TNMG 160408-QF 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
TNMG 431-QF TNMG 220404-QF 1/2 .866 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
TNMG 432-QF TNMG 220408-QF 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 432-QF GP1115
TNMG-SV
d
when turning to shoulders.
SV: Sharp Edge Geometry for shaft turning, boring and
unstable workpieces. Can handle a wide range of depths
r l s of cut.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225

TNMG 331R-SV TNMG 160404R-SV 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .024 - .187 .004 - .016 H
TNMG 331L-SV TNMG 160404L-SV 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .024 - .187 .004 - .016 H
TNMG 332R-SV TNMG 160408R-SV 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
TNMG 332L-SV TNMG 160408L-SV 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 332L-SV GP1225

NOTE: SV geometry inserts are available in both R (Right-hand) and L (left-hand) styles. Right-hand style is shown above.
REFERENCE PAGES
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TNMG-QM
d
when turning to shoulders.
r l s applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
TNMG 221-QM TNMG 110304-QM 1/4 .433 1/8 1/64 .016 - .109 .004 - .010 H H
TNMG 222-QM TNMG 110308-QM 1/4 .433 1/8 1/32 .020 - .109 .005 - .014 H H
TNMG 331-QM TNMG 160404-QM 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H H
TNMG 332-QM TNMG 160408-QM 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 333-QM TNMG 160412-QM 3/8 .650 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 432-QM TNMG 220408-QM 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 433-QM TNMG 220412-QM 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 434-QM TNMG 220416-QM 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 434-QM GP1225
REFERENCE PAGES

TNMG-QR
60º Economical insert, 6 cutting edges. General purpose turning,
facing and boring. Extra long cutting edge useful when
d turning to shoulders.
QR: Strong cutting edge geometry for roughing applications
in all types of Steel. Well suited for unstable conditions and
r l s interrupted cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225
GP1135
TNMG 433-QR TNMG 220412-QR 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .040 - .219 .008 - .022 H H
TNMG 434-QR TNMG 220416-QR 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .055 - .219 .009 - .026 H
TNMG 543-QR TNMG 270612-QR 5/8 1.083 1/4 3/64 .040 - .328 .008 - .022 H H
TNMG 544-QR TNMG 270616-QR 5/8 1.083 1/4 1/16 .055 - .328 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 544-QR GP1135
REFERENCE PAGES
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TNMG-SF
60º Economical insert, 6 cutting edges. General purpose turning,
facing and boring. Extra long cutting edge useful when
d turning to shoulders.
r l s workpiece surface finish without burrs.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GS3115
TNMG 331-SF TNMG 160404-SF 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
TNMG 332-SF TNMG 160408-SF 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 332-SF GS3115

TNMG-SM
d when turning to shoulders.
r l s to rough machining.

CATALOG ISO
GM1125
GM3125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
TNMG 331-SM TNMG 160404-SM 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H H
TNMG 332-SM TNMG 160408-SM 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 333-SM TNMG 160412-SM 3/8 .650 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 432-SM TNMG 220408-SM 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 433-SM TNMG 220412-SM 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 434-SM TNMG 220416-SM 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 434-SM GM1125
REFERENCE PAGES

TNMG-UK
Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
r l s conditions / lighter cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125
TNMG 331-UK TNMG 160404-UK 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .012 - .187 .003 - .012 H H
TNMG 332-UK TNMG 160408-UK 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .016 - .187 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 332-UK GK1115
TNMG-HK
r l s durability. Semi-finishing to roughing.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125
TNMG 332-HK TNMG 160408-HK 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .020 - .203 .004 - .016 H H
TNMG 333-HK TNMG 160412-HK 3/8 .650 3/16 3/64 .031 - .203 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 432-HK TNMG 220408-HK 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
TNMG 433-HK TNMG 220412-HK 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 434-HK TNMG 220416-HK 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .040 - .219 .008 - .026 H
TNMG 543-HK TNMG 270612-HK 5/8 1.083 1/4 3/64 .031 - .297 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 544-HK TNMG 270616-HK 5/8 1.083 1/4 1/16 .040 - .297 .008 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 544-HK GK1125
REFERENCE PAGES
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VNMG-QF
Double-sided 35° diamond. Profiling and copy turning.
35
Not recommended for boring operations due to high
º
negative rake of boring bar pocket.
r d
l s
finishing applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
VNMG 331-QF VNMG 160404-QF 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
VNMG 332-QF VNMG 160408-QF 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
VNMG 431-QF VNMG 220404-QF 1/2 .872 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H
VNMG 432-QF VNMG 220408-QF 1/2 .872 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 432-QF GP1115
VNMG-QM
35

º

r d
l s
applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225

VNMG 331-QM VNMG 160404-QM 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
VNMG 332-QM VNMG 160408-QM 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
VNMG 333-QM VNMG 160412-QM 3/8 .654 3/16 3/64 .031 - .141 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 333-QM GP1115
REFERENCE PAGES

VNMG-SF
Double sided 35° diamond. Profiling and copy turning. Not
recommended for boring operations due to high negative
35
º
rake of boring bar pocket.
r d SF: Ultra-sharp cutting edge geometry for finishing
l s
workpiece surface finish without burrs.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GS3115
VNMG 331-SF VNMG 160404-SF 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
VNMG 332-SF VNMG 160408-SF 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 332-SF GS3115

VNMG-SM
35

º

r d SM: Keen edge geometry especially for Stainless Steel.
l s Unique edgeline reduces work hardening. Semi-finishing
to rough machining.

CATALOG ISO
GM1125
GM3125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
VNMG 331-SM VNMG 160404-SM 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
VNMG 332-SM VNMG 160408-SM 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 332-SM GM1125
REFERENCE PAGES
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VNMG-UK
35
º
r d UK: Lower cutting force geometry for Cast Iron.
l s Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
conditions / lighter cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125
VNMG 331-UK VNMG 160404-UK 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .012 - .156 .003 - .012 H H
VNMG 332-UK VNMG 160408-UK 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .016 - .156 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 332-UK GK1115
REFERENCE PAGES

WNMG-QF
80º General purpose turning, facing and boring. 80° corner
d
with 6 cutting edges. Maximum economy. Good choice
for general turning.
r l finishing applications in all types of Steel.
s

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225
WNMG 331-QF WNMG 060404-QF 3/8 .257 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
WNMG 332-QF WNMG 060408-QF 3/8 .257 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
WNMG 431-QF WNMG 080404-QF 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
WNMG 432-QF WNMG 080408-QF 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 432-QF GP1115
WNMG-QM
d
r l s applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1115
GP1225

WNMG 331-QM WNMG 060404-QM 3/8 .257 3/16 1/64 .016 - .109 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 332-QM WNMG 060408-QM 3/8 .257 3/16 1/32 .020 - .109 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 431-QM WNMG 080404-QM 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 432-QM WNMG 080408-QM 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 433-QM WNMG 080412-QM 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .031 - .141 .006 - .020 H H
WNMG 434-QM WNMG 080416-QM 1/2 .342 3/16 1/16 .040 - .141 .007 - .024 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 434-QM GP1225
REFERENCE PAGES
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WNMG-QR
with 6 cutting edges. Maximum economy. Good choice for
d general turning.
QR: Strong cutting edge geometry for roughing
applications in all types of Steel. Well suited for unstable
r l s conditions and interrupted cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225
GP1135
WNMG 432-QR WNMG 080408-QR 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .028 - .172 .007 - .020 H H
WNMG 433-QR WNMG 080412-QR 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .040 - .172 .008 - .022 H H
WNMG 434-QR WNMG 080416-QR 1/2 .342 3/16 1/16 .055 - .172 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 434-QR GP1135
REFERENCE PAGES

WNMG-SF
with 6 cutting edges. Maximum economy. Good choice for
d general turning.
r l s workpiece surface finish without burrs.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GS3115
WNMG 431-SF WNMG 080404-SF 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
WNMG 432-SF WNMG 080408-SF 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 432-SF GS3115

WNMG-SM
d
r l s to rough machining.

CATALOG ISO
GM1125
GM3125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
WNMG 331-SM WNMG 060404-SM 3/8 .257 3/16 1/64 .016 - .109 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 332-SM WNMG 060408-SM 3/8 .257 3/16 1/32 .020 - .109 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 333-SM WNMG 060412-SM 3/8 .257 3/16 3/64 .031 - .109 .006 - .020 H H
WNMG 431-SM WNMG 080404-SM 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 432-SM WNMG 080408-SM 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 433-SM WNMG 080412-SM 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .031 - .141 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 433-SM GM1125
REFERENCE PAGES
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WNMG-UK
d
Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
r l s conditions / lighter cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125
WNMG 431-UK WNMG 080404-UK 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .012 - .156 .003 - .012 H H
WNMG 432-UK WNMG 080408-UK 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .016 - .156 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 432-UK GK1115
WNMG-HK
d
r l s durability. Semi-finishing through to roughing.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1115
GK1125

WNMG 432-HK WNMG 080408-HK 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .020 - .172 .004 - .016 H H
WNMG 433-HK WNMG 080412-HK 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .031 - .172 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 433-HK GK1115
REFERENCE PAGES

ANSI / ISO STANDARD INSERTS
TURNING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE FOR EXTERNAL TURNING AND

INTERNAL MACHINING OPERATIONS
WITH LOW CUTTING FORCES
POSITIVE RAKE INSERTS
Coating Type
WORKPIECE
ANSI ISO
MATERIAL CVD PVD Uncoated
C8 01
wear resistance
10
C7
P
GP3125
20
GP1225
Steel C6
30
toughness
40
01
wear resistance
–
GP3125
M – 10
Stainless – 20
Steel
toughness
– 30
C4 01
wear resistance
GK1115
GP3125
K C3 10
Cast Iron C2 20
C1 30 toughness
C4 01
wear resistance
N
GN9125
C3 10
Non-Ferrous
C2 20
Materials
toughness
C1 30
See pages 58 and 59 for more information on grades for turning.

CHIPBREAKERS
POSITIVE RAKE INSERTS
.026 .005
Chipbreaker 15o
Chipbreaker Description 25o Design
Range 12o
7o
.026 .005
ap (inch)
GP
GP .008
• Double-positive chipformer design .125 25o

12o
.005 15oo
19
5° Clearance Angle • Reduced top land for feedrates < .004” .100
.080
19o
o
8o 7
7° Clearance Angle • Good All-Round geometry for Positive Inserts .060
.040 5o or 7o
.008
• Works in a broad range of materials .020
.005
.004
0
.004 .008 .012 19o
P M K fn (inch)
19o .005
23o
8o 15.5o
19o
5o or 7o
8o
11o .004
ap (inch)
.007
• Double-positive chipformer design GP
GP
23o
.005
• Reduced top land for feedrates < .004” .125
.100
.015 15o
15.5o
19o
11o Clearance Angle • Good All-Round geometry for Positive Inserts .080
.060
20o
8o
• Works in a broad range of materials .040
.020
11o .007
• 11o Style inserts primarily used for boring 0

.004 .008 .012 15o
.012
P M K fn (inch)
.015
16o
20o
.012
AL
ap (inch)
• Ultra-sharp edge with polished rake face 16o .005
.026
AL • Super Positive (25o) top rake

• Free cutting and smooth chip flow
.200
.156 25o
12o
15o
.125
.080
• Ultra-low cutting forces .040 7o
• Resistant to Built-up-Edge 0
.008 .016 .024
.008
N NON-FERROUS
fn (inch)
.005
19o
19o
8o
5o or 7o
.004
23o
.005
15.5o
19o
8o
11o .007
.015 15o
20o
.012
16o
AL chipbreaker inserts, for aluminum and other non-ferrous materials
|
TURNING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE
CCMT-GP
80
º
80° diamond inserts for turning and facing or boring and
facing. Positive rake, screw-down inserts.
d GP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
r 7°
s
area. Excellent for boring in most materials.
l
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL CAST IRON

CATALOG ISO
GK1115
NUMBER
GP1225
CCMT 2(1.5)1-GP CCMT 060204-GP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
CCMT 2(1.5)2-GP CCMT 060208-GP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H H
CCMT 3(2.5)0.5-GP CCMT 09T302-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .012 - .039 .003 - .006 H H
CCMT 3(2.5)1-GP CCMT 09T304-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
CCMT 3(2.5)2-GP CCMT 09T308-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
CCMT 431-GP CCMT 120404-GP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
CCMT 432-GP CCMT 120408-GP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
CCMT 433-GP CCMT 120412-GP 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .047 - .125 .006 - .012 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CCMT 433-GP GP1225
REFERENCE PAGES

CCGT-GP
80
º
facing. Precision tolerance, positive rake screw-down
inserts.
d
7°
GP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
r
l s area. Excellent for boring in most materials.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP3125
CCGT 2(1.5)1-GP CCGT 060204-GP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
CCGT 2(1.5)2-GP CCGT 060208-GP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
CCGT 3(2.5)0.5-GP CCGT 09T302-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
CCGT 3(2.5)1-GP CCGT 09T304-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CCGT 3(2.5)2-GP CCGT 09T308-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
CCGT 431-GP CCGT 120404-GP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CCGT 432-GP CCGT 120408-GP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CCGT 432-GP GP3125

NOTE: The primary application area for grade GP3125 is in steel workpiece materials. GP3125 is also suitable for use with stainless steel
and cast iron components.
REFERENCE PAGES
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CPGT-GP
80
º
facing. Precision tolerance, positive rake screw-down
inserts. 11° side clearance is ideal for boring.
d
11º
r l s area. Excellent for boring in most materials.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP3125
CPGT 2(1.5)1-GP CPGT 060204-GP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
CPGT 2(1.5)2-GP CPGT 060208-GP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
CPGT 3(2.5)0.5-GP CPGT 09T302-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
CPGT 3(2.5)1-GP CPGT 09T304-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CPGT 3(2.5)2-GP CPGT 09T308-GP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
CPGT 431-GP CPGT 120404-GP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CPGT 432-GP CPGT 120408-GP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CPGT 432-GP GP3125

REFERENCE PAGES

DCMT-GP
55° diamond inserts for profile turning and finishing.
55
º
Positive rake screw-down inserts. Good choice for small
diameter and slender workpieces.
d GP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
7º
r l s area. Excellent for boring in most materials.

CATALOG ISO
GK1115
NUMBER
GP1225
DCMT 2(1.5)1-GP DCMT 070204-GP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
DCMT 2(1.5)2-GP DCMT 070208-GP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H H
DCMT 3(2.5)0.5-GP DCMT 11T302-GP 3/8 .458 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H H
DCMT 3(2.5)1-GP DCMT 11T304-GP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
DCMT 3(2.5)2-GP DCMT 11T308-GP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
DCMT 431-GP DCMT 150404-GP 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
DCMT 432-GP DCMT 150408-GP 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
DCMT 433-GP DCMT 150412-GP 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .047 - .125 .006 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DCMT 433-GP GP1225
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DCGT-GP
55° diamond inserts for profile turning and finishing.
55
º
Precision tolerance, positive rake screw-down inserts.
Good choice for small diameter and slender workpieces.
d
7º GP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
r s
l area. Excellent for boring in most materials.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP3125
DCGT 2(1.5)0.5-GP DCGT 070202-GP 1/4 .305 3/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
DCGT 2(1.5)1-GP DCGT 070204-GP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
DCGT 2(1.5)2-GP DCGT 070208-GP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
DCGT 3(2.5)0.5-GP DCGT 11T302-GP 3/8 .458 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
DCGT 3(2.5)1-GP DCGT 11T304-GP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
DCGT 3(2.5)2-GP DCGT 11T308-GP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DCGT 3(2.5)2-GP GP3125

SCMT-GP
90
Mainly for roughing operations: turning, facing or boring.

º
Positive rake screw-down style inserts. Good economy

with 4 cutting edges.
d
r 7º

CATALOG ISO
GK1115
NUMBER
GP1225

SCMT 3(2.5)1-GP SCMT 09T304-GP 3/8 .375 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
SCMT 3(2.5)2-GP SCMT 09T308-GP 3/8 .375 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
SCMT 431-GP SCMT 120404-GP 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
SCMT 432-GP SCMT 120408-GP 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .006 - .011 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SCMT 432-GP GP1225

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TCMT-GP
60º
Popular for small diameter boring. Good economy and
d
stable seating of insert. Positive rake screw-down inserts.
r 7º s area. Excellent for boring in most materials.
l

CATALOG ISO
GK1115
NUMBER
GP1225
TCMT 2(1.5)1-GP TCMT 110204-GP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
TCMT 2(1.5)2-GP TCMT 110208-GP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H H
TCMT 3(2.5)1-GP TCMT 16T304-GP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .004 - .008 H H
TCMT 3(2.5)2-GP TCMT 16T308-GP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
TCMT 432-GP TCMT 220408-GP 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .031 - .094 .006 - .012 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TCMT 432-GP GP1225
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TCGT-GP
60º Popular for small diameter boring. Good economy and
d
stable seating of insert. Precision tolerance, positive rake
screw-down inserts.
r 7º

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP3125
TCGT 1.8(1.5)1-GP TCGT 090204-GP 7/32 .379 3/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .003 - .006 H
TCGT 2(1.5)0.5-GP TCGT 110202-GP 1/4 .433 3/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
TCGT 2(1.5)1-GP TCGT 110204-GP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
TCGT 2(1.5)2-GP TCGT 110208-GP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
TCGT 3(2.5)1-GP TCGT 16T304-GP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .004 - .008 H
TCGT 3(2.5)2-GP TCGT 16T308-GP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TCGT 3(2.5)2-GP GP3125

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TPGT-GP
60º Popular for small diameter boring. Good economy and
stable seating of insert. Precision tolerance, positive rake
d
screw-down inserts. 11° side clearance is ideal for boring.
r 11º

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP3125
TPGT 2(1.5)1-GP TPGT 110204-GP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
TPGT 2(1.5)2-GP TPGT 110208-GP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
TPGT 3(2.5)1-GP TPGT 16T304-GP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .004 - .008 H
TPGT 3(2.5)2-GP TPGT 16T308-GP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TPGT 3(2.5)2-GP GP3125

VBMT-GP
First choice for 35° diamond external profile turning.
5° clearance angle provides more secure insert clamping
35º
r
than VCMT style.
d
5º s GP: All-round positive rake geometry with wide
l
application area.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225
GK1115

VBMT 331-GP VBMT 160404-GP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
VBMT 332-GP VBMT 160408-GP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VBMT 332-GP GP1225
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VCMT-GP
First choice shape for 35° diamond profile turning and
boring. Positive cutting action provides for a more secure
35º
r
cutting edge than VNMG style.
d
7º s GP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
l

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225
GK1115
VCMT 221-GP VCMT 110304-GP 1/4 .436 1/8 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
VCMT 331-GP VCMT 160404-GP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
VCMT 332-GP VCMT 160408-GP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VCMT 332-GP GP1225
VCGT-GP
First choice shape for 35° diamond profile turning and
35º
boring. Precision tolerance. Positive cutting action

r
provides for a more secure cutting edge than VNMG style.
d
7º s GP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
l

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP3125

VCGT 221-GP VCGT 110304-GP 1/4 .436 1/8 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
VCGT 331-GP VCGT 160404-GP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
VCGT 332-GP VCGT 160408-GP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VCGT 332-GP GP3125

NOTE: VCMT and VCGT inserts fit into and can be used with toolholders and boring bars made for VBMT-style inserts.
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WCMT-GP
80º 80° corner Trigon inserts for turning, facing and boring.
Positive rake screw-down inserts. Extra economy due to
3 cutting edges.
d
r 7º

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GP1225
GK1115
WCMT 3(2.5)1-GP WCMT 06T304-GP 3/8 .257 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .003 - .008 H H
WCMT 3(2.5)2-GP WCMT 06T308-GP 3/8 .257 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WCMT 3(2.5)2-GP GP1225
CCGX-AL
Precision Ground, High Positive, polished 80° diamond
80
º
inserts for turning, boring and facing of Aluminum, non-

ferrous materials and non-metallics.
d AL: Extremely high 25° positive rake geometry. Super
7°
r
l s sharp edgeline with polished face for smooth chip flow.
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) NON-FERROUS

CATALOG ISO
GN9125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
CCGX 2(1.5)1-AL CCGX 060204-AL 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .016 - .062 .004 - .010 H
CCGX 2(1.5)2-AL CCGX 060208-AL 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .020 - .062 .006 - .020 H
CCGX 3(2.5)1-AL CCGX 09T304-AL 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
CCGX 3(2.5)2-AL CCGX 09T308-AL 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
CCGX 431-AL CCGX 120404-AL 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .010 H
CCGX 432-AL CCGX 120408-AL 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CCGX 432-AL GN9125
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DCGX-AL
55
º
inserts for profiling of Aluminum, non-ferrous materials
and non-metallics.
7º
r l s sharp edgeline with polished face for smooth chip flow.

CATALOG ISO
GN9125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
DCGX 2(1.5)1-AL DCGX 070204-AL 1/4 .305 3/32 1/64 .016 - .094 .004 - .010 H
DCGX 2(1.5)2-AL DCGX 070208-AL 1/4 .305 3/32 1/32 .020 - .094 .006 - .020 H
DCGX 3(2.5)1-AL DCGX 11T304-AL 3/8 .458 5/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
DCGX 3(2.5)2-AL DCGX 11T308-AL 3/8 .458 5/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DCGX 3(2.5)2-AL GN9125
SCGX-AL
Precision Ground, High Positive, polished square inserts
90
º
for turning, facing and boring of Aluminum, non-ferrous

materials and non-metallics.
r 7º sharp edgeline with polished face for smooth chip flow.
l s

CATALOG ISO
GN9125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
SCGX 3(2.5)1-AL SCGX 09T304-AL 3/8 .375 5/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
SCGX 3(2.5)2-AL SCGX 09T308-AL 3/8 .375 5/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
SCGX 431-AL SCGX 120404-AL 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .010 H
SCGX 432-AL SCGX 120408-AL 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SCGX 432-AL GN9125
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TCGX-AL
60º Precision Ground, High Positive, polished triangular
d
inserts for turning and boring of Aluminum, non-ferrous
AL: Extremely high 25° positive rake geometry. Super
r 7º
l s sharp edgeline with polished face for smooth chip flow.

CATALOG ISO
GN9125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
TCGX 1.8(1.5)1-AL TCGX 090204-AL 7/32 .379 3/32 1/64 .016 - .094 .004 - .008 H
TCGX 2(1.5)1-AL TCGX 110204-AL 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
TCGX 2(1.5)2-AL TCGX 110208-AL 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
TCGX 3(2.5)1-AL TCGX 16T304-AL 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .010 H
TCGX 3(2.5)2-AL TCGX 16T308-AL 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .020 - .156 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TCGX 3(2.5)2-AL GN9125
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VCGX-AL
35º
inserts for intricate profiling of Aluminum, non-ferrous
r
d
7º s AL: Extremely high 25° positive rake geometry. Super
l
sharp edgeline with polished face for smooth chip flow.

CATALOG ISO
GN9125
NUMBER DESIGNATION
cut, ap rev, fn
VCGX 221-AL VCGX 110304-AL 1/4 .436 1/8 1/64 .016 - .087 .004 - .010 H
VCGX 222-AL VCGX 110308-AL 1/4 .436 1/8 1/32 .020 - .087 .006 - .020 H
VCGX 331-AL VCGX 160404-AL 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .010 H
VCGX 332-AL VCGX 160408-AL 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .006 - .020 H
VCGX 333-AL VCGX 160412-AL 3/8 .654 3/16 3/64 .020 - .156 .006 - .031 H
VCGX 220512-AL VCGX 220512-AL 1/2 .872 7/32 3/64 .020 - .187 .006 - .031 H
VCGX 220516-AL VCGX 220516-AL 1/2 .872 7/32 1/16 .020 - .187 .006 - .031 H
VCGX 220530-AL VCGX 220530-AL 1/2 .872 7/32 .118 .020 - .187 .010 - .040 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VCGX 220530-AL GN9125
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
TURNING
Code Keys 50
Formulas & Nomenclature 54
Surface Roughness 55
Cutting Speed Recommendations 56
Grades for Turning 58
Troubleshooting 60
TURNING INSERTS CODE KEY
CATALOG NUMBERS
EXAMPLE 1
C N M G 4 3 2 – QM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2
Insert Shape Clearance Angle
C 800 Diamond
D 550 Diamond
S Square B 50 Positive Rake
T Triangle C 70 Positive Rake
V 350 Diamond N 00 Negative Rake
W 800 Corner Trigon P 110 Positive Rake
3
Tolerances, inch
d
d
B
B
Tolerance Class tolerance on 'd' tolerance on 'B' tolerance on 's'
G ± .001 ± .001 ± .005
M see table below see table below ± .005
Tolerance Class M, inch

tolerance on 'd' tolerance on ‘B’
d
All Shapes C, S, T, W Shapes D Shape V Shape
7/32 ± .002 ± .003 ± .004 N/A

1/4 ± .002 ± .003 ± .004 ± .007
3/8 ± .002 ± .003 ± .004 ± .007
1/2 ± .003 ± .005 ± .006 ± .010
5/8 ± .004 ± .006 ± .007 N/A
3/4 ± .004 ± .006 ± .007 N/A

CATALOG NUMBERS
EXAMPLE 2
V C G T 3 3 1 – GP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4
Insert Type
With hole, Pin / Top Clamp

G
Double-sided
With hole, Screw-down Clamping

T
Single-sided
X Manufacturer-Specific Design
5 6 7
Insert Size Thickness, inch Nose Radius, inch
Inscribed Circle, d, inch
d
S
d
r
Symbol indicates number of Symbol indicates number of

Symbol indicates number of 1/8ths of an inch
1/16ths of an inch 1/64ths of an inch
Symbol d Symbol s Symbol r
1.8 7/32 1.5 3/32 0.5 .008
2 1/4
2 1/8 1 1/64
3 3/8
2.5 5/32 2 1/32
4 1/2
3 3/16 3 3/64
5 5/8
6 3/4 4 1/4 4 1/16
8 9
Hand of Insert (optional) Chipbreaker Designation
R Right-hand Indicates the machining

properties or chipbreaker features
L Left-hand Manufacturer-specific
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ISO DESIGNATION
EXAMPLE 1
C N M G 12 04 08 – QM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2
C 800 Diamond
D 550 Diamond
S Square B 50 Positive Rake
T Triangle C 70 Positive Rake
V 350 Diamond N 00 Negative Rake
W 800 Corner Trigon P 110 Positive Rake
3
Tolerances, mm
d
d
B
B
G ± 0.025 ± 0.025 ± 0.13
M see table below see table below ± 0.13
Tolerance Class M, mm
tolerance on 'd' tolerance on ‘B’
d
All Shapes C, S, T, W Shapes D Shape V Shape
5.556 ± 0.05 ± 0.08 ± 0.10 N/A

6.350 ± 0.05 ± 0.08 ± 0.10 ± 0.18
9.525 ± 0.05 ± 0.08 ± 0.10 ± 0.18
12.700 ± 0.08 ± 0.13 ± 0.15 ± 0.25
15.875 ± 0.10 ± 0.15 ± 0.18 N/A
19.050 ± 0.10 ± 0.15 ± 0.18 N/A

ISO DESIGNATION
EXAMPLE 2
V C G T 16 04 04 – GP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4 6
Insert Type Thickness, mm
With hole, Pin / Top Clamp
S
G
Double-sided
Symbol s
With hole, Screw-down Clamping
T
Single-sided 02 2.38
03 3.18
T3 3.97
04 4.76
5
Insert Size 05 5.56
06 6.35
Cutting Edge Length, mm
7
Symbol
Nose Radius, mm
06 6.5 6.5
07 7.8 r
08 8.7
Symbol r
09 9.7 9.5 9.6
02 0.2
11 11.6 11.0 11.1
12 12.9 12.7 04 0.4
15 15.5 15.9 08 0.8
16 16.1 16.5 16.6
12 1.2
19 19.4 19.1
16 1.6
22 22.0 22.2
27 27.5 30 3.0
8 9
Hand of Insert (optional) Chipbreaker Designation
R Right-hand Indicates the machining

properties or chipbreaker features
L Left-hand Manufacturer-specific
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TURNING FORMULAS AND NOMENCLATURE
Spindle
speed, n (rpm)
3.82 x v c
n =
D
a p depth of cut inches

Cutting speed, vc (ft / min)
D workpiece diameter inches
v c = .262 x D x n
f n feed per revolution inches
l m machined length inches

Feed rate, vf (in / min)
n spindle speed rev/min
v f = n x f n
Q metal removal rate inches 3/min
t machining time minutes

Machining time, t (min)
lm v c cutting speed feet/min

t =
vf
v f feed rate inches/min
Metal removal rate, Q (in3 / min)
Q = v c x a p x f n x 12

SURFACE ROUGHNESS
The machined surface and tolerances achieved on components are directly affected by both the
insert nose radius and the feed rate.
From a strictly theoretical perspective, surface roughness can be calculated from the following formula:
2 6
fn x 10 fn
R t =
8 x r
Rt
Where R t = Theoretical Profile Depth, minches

f n = feed / rev, inches
r = insert nose radius, inches
The following table presents feed values for common insert nose radius sizes and surface
roughness requirements:
feed fn , inches / rev

R t, minch
r = 1/64” r = 1/32” r = 3/64” r = 1/16” r = 3/32”
16 .0015 .002 .0025 .003 .0035

32 .002 .003 .0035 .004 .005
63 .003 .004 .005 .0055 .007
125 .004 .0055 .007 .008 .010
250 .0055 .008 .010 .011 .014
500 .008 .011 .014 .016 .019
The maximum feed per rev can be determined from the table by selecting the nose radius and speci-
fied surface roughness requirement.
For example, Surface roughness requirement R t = 63 minches

Insert nose radius r = 1/32”
Theoretical starting point for feed f n => .004 inches / rev
When selecting the feed for finishing to a specified level of surface roughness, the feed values provided
in the table should not be exceeded. In general the feed in a finishing operation should be kept low in
order to produce an acceptable component finish.
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RECOMMENDED STARTING CUTTING SPEEDS
TURNING
Recommended Starting Speeds vc (ft/min)

Brinell Rockwell Tensile GP1115 GP1225 GP1135 GP3125
Material
ISO Group
Workpiece Material Hardness Hardness Strength
HB HRC MPa fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev)
.004 .008 .012 .004 .008 .016 .004 .016 .024 .004 .008 .012
Low-Carbon Steels, Long Chipping

PO (C < .25%) <125 <530 1640 1445 1280 1400 1245 855 1215 790 655 655 525 400
Ex. A36, 1008, 1010, 1018, 1108, 1117
Low-Carbon Steels, Short Chipping,

P1 Free Machining (C < .25%) <125 <530 1400 1245 1050 1180 1015 655 1015 590 525 600 475 360
Ex. 10L18, 1200 Series, 1213, 12L14
Medium- and High-Carbon Steels

P2 (C > .25%) <220 <25 >530 1050 985 885 920 820 590 855 540 460 525 445 345
Ex. 1035, 1045, 10L45, 1080, 1137, 1144, 1525, 1572
Alloy Steels and Tool Steels

P P3
(C > .25%)
<330 <35 600-850 950 790 655 790 720 490 625 445 330 400 300 245
Steel x. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
E
SAE A, D, H, O, S, M, T
High-Strength Alloy Steels and Tool Steels

(C > .25%)
P4 x. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
E
340-450 35-48 850-1400 790 655 525 590 525 330 460 300 230 310 245 180
Ferritic, Martensitic and PH Stainless Steels

P5 x. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
E <330 <35 600-900 985 820 655 855 720 560 625 460 330 420 320 260
400 and 500 Series
High-Strength Ferritic, Martensitic and

PH Stainless Steels
P6 x. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
E
340-450 35-48 900-1350 590 490 330 425 360 300 360 260 230 230 190 135
400 and 500 Series

Brinell Rockwell Tensile GS3115 GM1125 GM3125 GP3125
Material
ISO Group
HB HRC MPa fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev)
.004 .008 .012 .004 .008 .012 .004 .008 .012 .004 .008 .012
Austenitic Stainless Steels

M1 Ex. 200 Series, 301, 302, 304, 304L, 309
130-200 <600 770 625 490 790 655 525 755 600 475 470 380 300
M M2 High-Strength Austenitic Stainless and

Cast Stainless Steels 150-230 <25 600-800 525 460 330 460 400 300 510 380 280 290 235 180
Stainless
Steel Ex. 310, 316, 316L, 321, 347, 384
Duplex Stainless Steels

M3 Ex. 323, 329, F55, 2205
135-275 <30 <800 590 525 400 510 445 330 540 400 300 320 250 190

TURNING

Brinell Rockwell Tensile GK1115 GK1125 GP3125
Material
ISO Group
HB HRC MPa fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev) fn (inch/rev)
.004 .008 .016 .004 .012 .020 .004 .008 .012
Gray Cast Iron

K1 x. Class 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60,
E 120-290 <32 125-500 1800 1180 885 1540 885 655 625 425 360
G1800, G3000, G3500, G4000
Ductile Cast Irons (Nodular Irons) and

K Compacted Graphite Irons (CGI)
Cast K2 x. 60-40-18, 65-45-12, 80-55-06,
E
130-260 <28 <600 1215 885 690 885 655 490 525 380 330
Iron SAE J434: D4018, D4512, D5506
High-Strength Ductile Irons and

Austempered Ductile Irons (ADI)
K3 x. ASTM A536: 100-70-03, 120-90-02,
E
180-350 <43 >600 885 690 560 655 490 400 425 360 300
SAE J434: D7003

Brinell Rockwell Tensile GN9125
Material
ISO Group
HB HRC MPa fn (inch/rev)
.004 .008 .016
Wrought Aluminum
N1 Ex. 1000, 2017, 2025, 5050, 7050
60-90 <520 6900 5400 3600
Low-Silicon Aluminum Alloys

N2 (Si < 12.2%) 70-100 <350 1640 985 655
N
Ex. 2024, 6061, 7075
Non-
Ferrous
High-Silicon Aluminum Alloys
N3 (Si > 12.2%)
60-120 200-320 985 655 400
Copper and Copper Alloys

N4 Ex. C81500
60-200 200-650 1280 1050 885

Brinell Rockwell Tensile GS3115
Material
ISO Group
.004 .008 .012
Iron-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys

S1 Ex. A286, A608, INCOLOY 800 Series, 160-260 25-48 500-1200 330 280 230
N-155, Haynes 556, Discaloy
Cobalt-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys

S2 Ex. Haynes 25 (L605), Haynes 188, Stellite, 250-450 25-48 1000-1450 260 215 165
S MAR-M302, MAR-M509
High
Temp
Alloys Nickel-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys
S3 Ex. Astroloy, Hastelloy X, INCONEL 600 160-450 <48 600-1700 200 150 115
and 700 Series, Waspalloy
Titanium and Titanium Alloys

S4 Ex. Commercially Pure Ti, Ti-5Al-2.5Sn, Ti-6Al-4V, 300-400 33-48 900-1600 - - -
Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Zr-4Mo

Grade / Application Area Description Microstructure
GP1115 “First Choice” for Finishing Applications in Steel (ISO P

Materials). Triple-Coated MT-CVD Grade with Superfine TiCN,
Thick Al2O3 , and Ultra-Smooth TiN. Gradient-sintered high
Finishing and
Semi-finishing performance cemented carbide substrate with very high wear
resistance. Performs extremely well in continuous cutting
conditions and stable set-ups.
P STEEL
“First Choice” for Medium Turning Applications in Steel

GP1225 (ISO P Materials). Triple-Coated MT-CVD Grade with
Superthick TiCN, Optimized Al2O3 , and Ultra-Smooth TiN.
Gradient-sintered all-round performance cemented carbide
Semi-finishing to
Light Roughing substrate with excellent balance of wear resistance and
toughness. Covers a wide application range, from semi-finishing
to light roughing of Steels and continuous cutting to moderate
interruptions. Also recommended for workpieces with scale.
P STEEL
GP1135 “First Choice” for difficult Roughing Applications in Steel

(ISO P Materials). Superior fracture toughness and wear
resistance. MT-CVD Triple-Layer Coating with smooth surface
Medium Machining and excellent fracture resistance. Gradient-sintered high
to Roughing performance cemented carbide substrate with exceptional
toughness properties. Well suited for medium to heavy
interrupted cuts and other unstable application conditions.
P STEEL
GP3125 Universal Turning Grade. Primary application in Steel, with

wide performance range in multiple materials. TiAlN Nano-
Structure PVD Coated grade. Sub-Micron carbide substrate
Finishing to
Light Roughing with outstanding combination of wear resistance and
toughness behavior. Excellent Choice for All-Round grade that
performs in an extremely wide variety of workpiece materials.
P M K
GS3115 “First Choice” Grade for Finishing Applications in Stainless

Steel (ISO M Materials). Also suitable for finish turning
iron-based, cobalt-based and nickel-based Heat Resistant
Super-Finishing Super Alloys. PVD Advanced TiAlN Coated Grade with superior
to Finishing heat-resistance and oxidation-resistance properties. Extremely
hard deformation-resistant micro-grain cemented carbide
substrate with exceptional wear resistance characteristics.
M STAINLESS STEEL

Grade / Application Area Description Microstructure
GM1125 “First Choice” Grade for Stainless Steel (ISO M Materials).

Double-Coated MT-CVD Grade with outstanding adhesion
of Superthick TiCN and Ultra-Smooth TiN. Gradient-sintered
Finishing to
Medium Machining tough cemented carbide substrate with excellent wear
resistance - even at elevated cutting speeds. Optimized for
Stainless Steel machining including light interruptions.
M STAINLESS STEEL
GM3125 TiAlN Nano-Structure PVD Coated grade on Superfine

Sub-Micron carbide substrate - exceptional resistance to
Semi-finishing thermal and mechanical shock with very good wear resistance.
to Roughing Excellent Choice for Stainless Steel applications at moderate
cutting speeds, continuous cutting to moderate interruptions.
M STAINLESS STEEL
GK1115 “First Choice” for Finishing Applications in Cast Iron (ISO

K Materials). Double-Coated MT-CVD Grade, Thick TiCN and
Superthick Al2O3 on gradient-sintered high performance
Finishing and cemented carbide substrate. Unique “post-coating treatment”
Semi-finishing provides smoother cutting zone interface for extremely high
wear resistance. Performs very well in continuous cutting
conditions and stable set-ups.
K CAST IRON
“First Choice” for Medium Turning Applications in Cast Iron

GK1125 (ISO K Materials). Double-Coated MT-CVD Grade, Superthick
TiCN and Thick Al2O3 . Gradient-sintered cemented carbide
substrate with high wear resistance and superior toughness
Semi-finishing
to Roughing behavior. Covers a wide application range, from semi-finishing
to roughing of Cast Iron - and continuous cutting to heavy
interruptions. Performs well in poor machining conditions / on
demanding castings.
K CAST IRON
GN9125
Uncoated Sub-Micron cemented carbide grade. High
Hardness and Wear Resistance grade developed specifically
Semi-finishing
to Roughing for Aluminum Alloys and other non-ferrous materials within
the ISO N Material range. Also suitable for non-metallics.
N NON-FERROUS
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Chip control / long, unbroken chips
Vibrations
Insert Breakage
Notch wear
Thermal cracks
Built-up-edge (BUE)
Crater wear
Plastic deformation
Chipping
Excessive flank wear
WEAR MECHANISM / PROBLEM
Increase the cutting speed Increase the cutting speed
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Reduce the cutting speed Reduce the cutting speed
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Increase the feed Increase the feed
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Reduce the feed Reduce the feed
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■
■
Increase the depth of cut Increase the depth of cut
■
Reduce the depth of cut Reduce the depth of cut
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REMEDY
REMEDY
■ ■
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Ensure adequate coolant flow Ensure adequate coolant flow

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Choose a tougher grade Choose a tougher grade

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Select a more wear resistant grade Select a more wear resistant grade
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Choose a positive geometry Choose a positive geometry

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use a smaller nose radius Use a smaller nose radius

GROOVING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE STANDARD NOTCH INSERTS
THREADING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE FOR GROOVING AND THREADING
°
55
r
W 5°
3°
W1
55°
60°
E
r
GROOVING AND THREADING | G-NOTCH
STANDARD NOTCH INSERTS
Precision ground for

Specialized edge treatment
high performance and
for extended tool life
accurate indexing
5° positive Two cutting

rake - reduced edges per
cutting forces insert for
economy
General purpose grooving,

O-ring grooves, Circlip grooves
60° partial profile V-thread forms
for a range of thread pitches
GM3125 G-NOTCH Insert Dimensions
TiAlN Nano-Structure PVD Coated Grade
W1
3°
55°
S
High resistance to thermal and
mechanical shock, with exceptional
wear resistance – provides superior
performance in steel, stainless steel
and cast iron materials. Insert Size W1 s
2 .150 .219
P M K
3 .195 .344

CODE KEY | G-NOTCH
G N G P 2 0 4 7 R
1 1 2 3 4 6 5
7 8 6
G N T P 2 R
1 1 2 3 4 6
1 2
Insert Type Insert Style
GN G-NOTCH Grooving System G Grooving
T Threading - 60° V-form

3
Insert Characteristics
4
P Positive Rake Insert Size
2 Notch size 2
5
Grooving Width 3 Notch size 3
6
W
Hand of Insert
R Right-hand
Symbol indicates width W in thousandths of an inch
L Left-hand
Symbol W (inch)
047 .047
062 .062
078 .078
094 .094
125 .125
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G-NOTCH GROOVING INSERTS
POSITIVE RAKE
GNGP
T
W Precision ground, positive rake Notch inserts for

r
a wide range of grooving applications.
3°
55°
5° positive rake for improved cutting action and
reduced cutting forces.
5°
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) P M K

CATALOG NUMBER INSERT
SIZE depth of feed per MULTI-MATERIAL
W T r cut, ap rev, fn
RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND GM3125
GNGP 2047R GNGP 2047L 2 .047 .050 .004 max .050 .001-.005 H
GNGP 2062R GNGP 2062L 2 .062 .110 .008 max .110 .001-.006 H
GNGP 2078R GNGP 2078L 2 .078 .110 .008 max .110 .002-.008 H
GNGP 2094R GNGP 2094L 2 .094 .110 .008 max .110 .002-.008 H
GNGP 2125R GNGP 2125L 2 .125 .110 .008 max .110 .003-.010 H
GNGP 3047R GNGP 3047L 3 .047 .075 .008 max .075 .001-.006 H
GNGP 3062R GNGP 3062L 3 .062 .094 .008 max .094 .001-.006 H
GNGP 3078R GNGP 3078L 3 .078 .094 .008 max .094 .002-.008 H
GNGP 3094R GNGP 3094L 3 .094 .150 .008 max .150 .002-.008 H
GNGP 3125R GNGP 3125L 3 .125 .150 .008 max .150 .003-.010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs GNGP 3125R GM3125

NOTE: Right-hand insert shown; Left-hand mirror image.
INSERT COMPATIBILITY
G-Notch GNGP grooving inserts are interchangeable with other Notch grooving inserts, and also fit tools using the following insert types:
NG, NGP, NG-K FLG, FLGP, FLG-CB TLG, TLGP
REFERENCE PAGES
GRADE INFORMATION 62 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 62 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 66

G-NOTCH THREADING INSERTS
POSITIVE RAKE
GNTP
E
60° Precision ground, positive rake Notch inserts

r for 60° partial profile (non-cresting) V-thread
forms across a range of materials.
55°
5° positive rake for improved cutting action
and reduced cutting forces.
5°
DIMENSIONS THREADS THREAD

P M K
CATALOG NUMBER INSERT
(INCH) PER INCH PITCH
SIZE TPI mm MULTI-MATERIAL

E r
RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND EXTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL GM3125
GNTP 2R GNTP 2L 2 .075 .004 8 - 36 7 - 20 0.70 - 3.00 1.25 - 3.50 H
GNTP 3R GNTP 3L 3 .098 .007 6 - 20 5 - 12 1.25 - 4.00 2.00 - 5.00 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs GNTP 3R GM3125

NOTE: Right-hand insert shown; Left-hand mirror image.
G-Notch GNTP threading inserts are interchangeable with other Notch threading inserts, and also fit tools using the following insert types:
NT, NTP, NT-K FLT, FLTP, FLT-CB TLT, TLTP
REFERENCE PAGES
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G-NOTCH

Brinell Rockwell Tensile GM3125
Material
ISO Group
.003 .006 .010

PO (C < .25%) <125 <530 525 440 360
Ex. A36, 1008, 1010, 1018, 1108, 1117

P1 Free Machining (C < .25%) <125 <530 460 410 345
Ex. 10L18, 1200 Series, 1213, 12L14

P2 (C > .25%) <220 <25 >530 400 360 300
Ex. 1035, 1045, 10L45, 1080, 1137, 1144, 1525, 1572

P P3
(C > .25%)
<330 <35 600-850 345 310 230
Steel x. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
E

(C > .25%)
P4 x. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
E
340-450 35-48 850-1400 300 250 200

P5 x. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
E <330 <35 600-900 360 330 280
400 and 500 Series

PH Stainless Steels
P6 x. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
E
340-450 35-48 900-1350 280 230 200
400 and 500 Series

M1 Ex. 200 Series, 301, 302, 304, 304L, 309
130-200 <600 460 400 330
M High-Strength Austenitic Stainless and

Stainless M2 Cast Stainless Steels 150-230 <25 600-800 400 330 280
Steel Ex. 310, 316, 316L, 321, 347, 384

M3 Ex. 323, 329, F55, 2205
135-275 <30 <800 430 350 300
Gray Cast Iron

K1 x. Class 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60,
E 120-290 <32 125-500 920 720 560
G1800, G3000, G3500, G4000

Cast K2 x. 60-40-18, 65-45-12, 80-55-06,
E
130-260 <28 <600 690 540 425
Iron SAE J434: D4018, D4512, D5506

K3 x. ASTM A536: 100-70-03, 120-90-02,
E
180-350 <43 >600 490 360 260
SAE J434: D7003

INDUSTRY STANDARD INSERTS
MILLING INSERTS FOR SQUARE SHOULDER, FACEMILLING
AND PROFILE MILLING APPLICATIONS
MILLING | GRADE GA4230
Grade GA4230
Superior Milling Performance in a Wide Range of Applications
Outstanding results in Steels, Stainless Steels, Withstands difficult cutting conditions – varying
Cast Iron and Heat-Resistant Super Alloys depths of cut, weak and unstable setups, vibrations
Coating Type
GA4230 - Advanced Substrate Development WORKPIECE
ANSI ISO
MATERIAL
PVD
• Homogeneous submicron grain structure
• Specialized processing treatment provides C8 01
wear resistance
exceptional fracture-resistant properties and
10
P
superior wear resistance C7
• Stable performance under a wide range of 20
GA4230
Steel
machining conditions C6
30
toughness
40
– 01
wear resistance
M – 10
Stainless
GA4230
Steel – 20
toughness
– 30
C4 01
GA4230 - Next Generation Coating Technology wear resistance
K
C3 10
GA4230
• New TiAlN+ Advanced PVD Coating Cast Iron C2 20

toughness
• Outstanding wear resistance properties and

long tool life through improved microstructure C1 30
and surface treatment
– 01
wear resistance
• Increased adhesion strength to substrate

provides predictable tool life and reliable
S
GA4230
– 10
performance
• Effective in HRSA’s and other difficult-to- Heat-Resistant
– 20
toughness
machine materials due to high heat resistance Super Alloys

and oxidation resistance characteristics – 30

MILLING INSERTS
SQUARE SHOULDER MILLING

85º 11º
Widely used inserts for square shoulder endmilling and facemilling
applications. Two cutting edges with smooth free cutting action.
APMT l
PL: Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
PM: Medium machining with broad application range
W r S
PR: Roughing with highest edge security
APPLICATION
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) P M K S

CATALOG
ITEM
NUMBER l W s r depth of feed per MULTI-MATERIAL
cut, ap insert, fz GA4230
LIGHT
APMT 160408PDER-PL .640 .364 .187 .031 max .551 .002 - .006 H
MEDIUM
APMT 160408PDER-PM .640 .364 .187 .031 max .551 .003 - .008 H
HEAVY
APMT 160408PDER-PR .640 .364 .187 .031 max .551 .006 - .012 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs APMT 160408PDER-PR GA4230
APMT 1604 milling inserts are interchangeable with other APMT 1604 inserts, and also fit tools using the following insert types:
APKT 1604 APKT 263 APKX 1604 APMW 1604 APMX 1604
REFERENCE PAGES
GRADE INFORMATION 68 TECHNICAL

TECHNICALINFORMATION
INFORMATION 73 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 76

MILLING INSERTS
45° FACEMILLING
BS Very popular facemilling inserts, commonly used on low powered
machines and smaller machining centers. High positive rake angles
and geometries. Four cutting edges for economy.
SEET d
45°
PL: Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
PM: Medium machining with broad application range
l S
PH: Heavy cutting with highest edge security
APPLICATION

CATALOG
ITEM
NUMBER d l s BS depth of *feed per MULTI-MATERIAL
cut, ap insert, fZ GA4230
LIGHT
SEET 13T3AGEN-PL .528 .528 .156 .067 max .240 .003 - .008 H
MEDIUM
SEET 13T3AGEN-PM .528 .528 .156 .047 max .240 .004 - .012 H
HEAVY
SEET 13T3AGSN-PH .528 .528 .156 .047 max .240 .006 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SEET 13T3AGSN-PH GA4230

*NOTE: Feed per insert (fZ) values shown include feedrate multiplier to compensate for 45° lead angle chip thinning.
SEET 13T3 inserts are interchangeable with, and fit tools using, the following insert types:
R245-12T3 SEET 13T3 SEGT 13T3 SEHT 13T3 SEKT 13T3 SEMT 13T3 SEPT 13T3
REFERENCE PAGES

MILLING INSERTS
PROFILE MILLING
Industry standard profiling inserts with high performance grade
and geometries. 15° clearance angle for wide variety of common
RDET industry cutters. Excellent value and economy.
d1
RDMW BL:
GM:
Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
Medium machining with broad application range
d 15° S
T-BM, T: Roughing with highest edge security
APPLICATION

CATALOG
ITEM
NUMBER d d1 s depth of *feedper MULTI-MATERIAL
RDET 1204M0-BL 12mm .173 .187 max .236 .004 - .008 H

LIGHT
RDET 1604M0-BL 16mm .217 .187 max .315 .004 - .008 H

MEDIUM
RDET 1204M0-GM 12mm .173 .187 max .236 .006 - .012 H

RDET 1604M0-GM 16mm .217 .187 max .315 .006 - .012 H
HEAVY
RDMW 1204M0T-BM 12mm .173 .187 max .236 .008 - .016 H

HEAVY
RDMW 1604M0T 16mm .217 .187 max .315 .008 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs RDMW 1604M0T GA4230

*NOTE: Proper feedrates for round inserts are dependent on the depth of cut. Feed per insert (fz) values shown include a multiplier to
compensate for chip thinning. Recommended feed values provided are for one-half the maximum depth of cut for each insert. For larger
depths of cut decrease the feed; for smaller depths of cut increase the feed.
RDET and RDMW 1204 and 1604 inserts fit cutters using the same insert descriptions, and also fit tools using the following insert types:
RDEW RDEX RDGT RDHT RDHW RDHX RDMT RDPX
REFERENCE PAGES
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MILLING INSERTS
PROFILE MILLING
Industry standard profiling inserts with high performance grade
and geometries. 11° clearance angle for broad range of common
RPET industry cutters. Excellent value and economy.
d1
RPMW GL: Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
GM: Medium machining with broad application range
d 11° S
T: Roughing with highest edge security
APPLICATION

CATALOG
ITEM
NUMBER d d1 s depth of *feed per MULTI-MATERIAL
LIGHT
RPET 1204M0-GL 12mm .173 .187 max .236 .004 - .008 H

MEDIUM
RPET 1204M0-GM 12mm .173 .187 max .236 .006 - .012 H

HEAVY
RPMW 1204M0T 12mm .173 .187 max .236 .008 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs RPMW 1204M0T GA4230

*NOTE: Proper feedrates for round inserts are dependent on the depth of cut. Feed per insert (fz) values shown include a multiplier to
compensate for chip thinning. Recommended feed values provided are for one-half the maximum depth of cut for each insert. For larger
depths of cut decrease the feed; for smaller depths of cut increase the feed.
RPET and RPMW 1204 inserts fit cutters using the same insert descriptions, and also fit tools using the following insert types:
RPCT RPCW RPEW RPEX RPHT RPMT
REFERENCE PAGES

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MILLING
Code Key 74
Cutting Speed Recommendations 76
Formulas & Nomenclature 78
Hardness Comparison Table 79

MILLING INSERTS CODE KEY
CATALOG NUMBERS
EXAMPLE 1
A P M T 16 04 08 P D E R – PL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 2
A 850 Parallelogram
D 150 Positive Rake

R Round
E 200 Positive Rake
S Square
P 110 Positive Rake
3
Tolerances, inch
d
S
E ± .001 ± .001 ± .001

M see table see table ± .005
Tolerance Class M, inch
d tolerance on ‘d’ tolerance on ‘B’
3/8 (10mm) ± .002 ± .003

1/2 (12mm) ± .003 ± .005
5/8 (16mm) ± .004 ± .006
4
Insert Type
T Screw-Down Clamping, Single-sided with Chipformer
W Screw-Down Clamping, Single-sided without Chipformer

MILLING INSERTS CODE KEY
CATALOG NUMBERS
EXAMPLE 2
R D M W 12 04 M0 T – BM
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
5
Insert Size
Nominal Cutting Edge Length, mm
Symbol A R
12 12
13 13.4
16 16.4 16
6 7 8 9
Thickness, inch Corner Radius, inch Cutting Edge Angle Secondary Cutting Edge
Clearance Angle
S
Symbol s Symbol r A 450
T3 5/32 08 1/32 P 900 D 150
04 3/16 M0 round, metric sizes G 300
10 11 12
Cutting Edge Preparation Hand of Insert Insert Geometry Designation
E Honed R Right-hand
Indicates the machining
S Honed T-land L Left-hand properties or chipformer features
Manufacturer-specific
T T-land N Neutral
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MILLING

Brinell Rockwell Tensile GA4230
Material
ISO Group
HB HRC MPa fz (inch)
.004 .008 .012

PO (C < .25%) <125 <530 920 720 590
Ex. A36, 1008, 1010, 1018, 1108, 1117

P1 Free Machining (C < .25%) <125 <530 820 655 490
Ex. 10L18, 1200 Series, 1213, 12L14

P2 (C > .25%) <220 <25 >530 720 590 480
Ex. 1035, 1045, 10L45, 1080, 1137, 1144, 1525, 1572

P P3
(C > .25%)
<330 <35 600-850 655 560 460
Steel x. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
E

(C > .25%)
P4 Ex. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
340-450 35-48 850-1400 590 490 390

P5 Ex. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH, <330 <35 600-900 680 575 470
400 and 500 Series

PH Stainless Steels
P6 Ex. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
340-450 35-48 900-1350 525 460 390
400 and 500 Series

Material
ISO Group
.004 .008 .012

M1 Ex. 200 Series, 301, 302, 304, 304L, 309
130-200 <600 590 525 460
M High-Strength Austenitic Stainless and

Stainless M2 Cast Stainless Steels 150-230 <25 600-800 525 390 330
Steel Ex. 310, 316, 316L, 321, 347, 384

M3 Ex. 323, 329, F55, 2205
135-275 <30 <800 560 490 425

MILLING

Material
ISO Group
.004 .008 .012
Gray Cast Iron

K1 x. Class 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60,
E 120-290 <32 125-500 790 655 490
G1800, G3000, G3500, G4000

Cast K2 x. 60-40-18, 65-45-12, 80-55-06,
E
130-260 <28 <600 720 590 460
Iron SAE J434: D4018, D4512, D5506

K3 x. ASTM A536: 100-70-03, 120-90-02,
E
180-350 <43 >600 655 525 430
SAE J434: D7003

Material
ISO Group
.004 .008 .012
Iron-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys

S1 Ex. A286, A608, INCOLOY 800 Series, 160-260 25-48 500-1200 180 150 115
N-155, Haynes 556, Discaloy
Cobalt-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys

S2 Ex. Haynes 25 (L605), Haynes 188, Stellite, 250-450 25-48 1000-1450 150 110 -
MAR-M302, MAR-M509
S
High
Temp
Alloys Nickel-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys
S3 Ex. Astroloy, Hastelloy X, INCONEL 600 160-450 <48 600-1700 160 120 -
and 700 Series, Waspalloy
Titanium and Titanium Alloys

S4 Ex. Commercially Pure Ti, Ti-5Al-2.5Sn, Ti-6Al-4V, 300-400 33-48 900-1600 170 130 -
Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Zr-4Mo

MILLING FORMULAS AND NOMENCLATURE
Spindle
speed, n (rpm)
3.82 x v c
n =
D
a e width of cut inches

Cutting speed, vc (ft / min)
a p depth of cut inches
v c = .262 x D x n
D cutter diameter inches
f z feed per insert inches

Feed rate, vf (in / min)
n spindle speed rev/min
v f = n x f z x z
Q metal removal rate inches 3/min
v c cutting speed feet/min

Feed per insert, fz (in)
vf v f feed rate inches/min

fz =
n x z
z number of inserts
Metal removal rate, Q (in3 / min)
Q = ae x a p x vf

HARDNESS COMPARISON TABLE
TENSILE TENSILE
HARDNESS HARDNESS
STRENGTH STRENGTH
Brinell Vickers Rockwell Brinell Vickers Rockwell

MPa MPa
HB HV HRC HB HV HRC
530 156 165 1485 437 460 46.1
560 166 175 1520 447 470 46.9
595 176 185 1555 456 480 47.7
625 185 195 1595 466 490 48.4
660 195 205 1630 475 500 49.1
690 204 215 1665 485 510 49.8
720 214 225 1700 494 520 50.5
740 219 230 1740 504 530 51.1
755 223 235 1775 513 540 51.7
770 228 240 20.3 1810 523 550 52.3
785 233 245 21.3 1845 532 560 53.0
800 238 250 22.2 1880 542 570 53.6
820 242 255 23.1 1920 551 580 54.1
835 247 260 24.0 1955 561 590 54.7
850 252 265 24.8 1995 570 600 55.2
865 257 270 25.6 2030 580 610 55.7
880 261 275 26.4 2070 589 620 56.3
900 266 280 27.1 2105 599 630 56.8
915 271 285 27.8 2145 608 640 57.3
930 276 290 28.5 2180 618 650 57.8
950 280 295 29.2 660 58.3
965 285 300 29.8 670 58.8
995 295 310 31.0 680 59.2
1030 304 320 32.2 690 59.7
1060 314 330 33.3 700 60.1
1095 323 340 34.4 720 61.0
1125 333 350 35.5 740 61.8
1155 342 360 36.6 760 62.5
1190 352 370 37.7 780 63.3
1220 361 380 38.8 800 64.0
1255 371 390 39.8 820 64.7
1290 380 400 40.8 840 65.3
1320 390 410 41.8 860 65.9
1350 399 420 42.7 880 66.4
1385 409 430 43.6 900 67.0
1420 418 440 44.5 920 67.5
1455 428 450 45.3 940 68.0
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Metalcutting Safety
Read before using the tools in this catalog!
Projectile and Fragmentation Hazards:

Modern metalcutting operations involve high spindle and cutter speeds and high
temperatures and cutting forces. Hot metal chips may fly off the workpiece during
metalcutting. Although cutting tools are designed and manufactured to withstand
high cutting forces and temperatures, they can sometimes fragment, particularly
if they are subjected to over-stress, severe impact, or other abuse. Many variables
affect machining operations. It is impossible to cover every specific situation. The
technical information included in this catalog and recommendations on machining
practices may not apply to your particular operation. As sold and under normal
conditions of use, hardmetal products and tools do not present inhalation, ingestion
or other chemical hazards. The health hazards relate only to hardmetal powder.
Under normal conditions of use, operations involving hardmetal products and tools
do not result in the release of hardmetal powder (either in the form of dusts or
fumes) and do not present inhalation, ingestion or other chemical hazards.
To avoid injury:
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety
goggles, when operating metalcutting machines or working nearby.
• Always make sure all machine guards are in place.
Breathing and Skin Contact Hazards:

Grinding carbide or other advanced cutting tool materials produces dust or mist
containing metallic particles.
To avoid injury:
• If grinding, read the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet and consult General
Industry Safety and Health Regulations, Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. These safety instructions are general guidelines.
Although we have attempted to provide current and accurate information herein,

we make no representations regarding the accuracy or the completeness of the
information and assume no liability for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind
which may result from or arise out of the use of or reliance on the information
by any person.
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TURNING | GROOVING | THREADING | MILLING

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Turning Inserts, Negative Rake 5

Turning Inserts, Positive Rake 33

G-Notch Grooving Inserts 64

G-Notch Threading Inserts 65

Square Shoulder Milling Inserts 69

45° Facemilling Inserts 70

Profile Milling Inserts 71

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Insert Shape Application Conditions (+) Considerations (-)

• The most popular insert shape due to high versatility.

• Generally the first choice for profile / copy turning

• The weakest turning insert shape / corner –

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• Strong cutting edge 15.5oo

• Ultra-sharp cutting edge 25o

• Low cutting forces .100 o

• Smooth cutting action without burrs 5o or 7o

• Good choice in unstable set-ups .080

• Problem solver for boring Cast Iron 0 16o

• Outstanding performance in Cast Iron .015 15o

• Strong edge with free cutting action

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-QF GP1115

facing and boring.

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

DESIGNATION depth of feed per

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432L-SV GP1225

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 49 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 56

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d QM: First Choice Geometry for medium to semi-roughing

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-QM GP1225

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 49 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 56

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-QR GP1135

facing and boring.

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STAINLESS STEEL

DESIGNATION depth of feed per

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-SF GS3115

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 49 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 56

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DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STAINLESS STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-SM GM1125

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 49 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 56

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) CAST IRON

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-UK GK1115

facing and boring.

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) CAST IRON

DESIGNATION depth of feed per

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-HK GK1125

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 49 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 56

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DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-QF GP1115

• The most popular insert shape due to high versatility.

• Generally the first choice for profile / copy turning

• The weakest turning insert shape / corner –