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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Insert Selection Guide 4
Turning Inserts, Negative Rake 5
Turning Inserts, Positive Rake 33
Notch Grooving Inserts 70
Notch Threading Inserts 71
High Feed Milling Cutters and Inserts 74
Square Shoulder Milling Inserts 85
45° Facemilling Inserts 86
Profile Milling Inserts 87
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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. • Should 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.
• With only 5o of clearance between the trailing
• 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, • Edge 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

applications. • Somewhat weaker edge strength than a triangle
55o
• 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

TURNING INSERTS, NEGATIVE RAKE
Coating Type
WORKPIECE
ANSI ISO
MATERIAL CVD PVD
C8 01
wear resistance
10
NST51
P C7
20
Steel
NST42
C6
30
NST50
toughness
40
01
wear resistance
–
NST53
NST52
– 10
Stainless
NST31
Steel – 20
toughness
– 30
wear resistance
C4 01
NST40
K C3 10
NST41
Cast Iron C2 20
toughness
C1 30
01
wear resistance
–
NST53
S – 10
Heat-Resistant – 20
Super Alloys
toughness
– 30
See pages 64 and 65 for more information on grades for turning.
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CHIPBREAKERS | NEGATIVE RAKE INSERTS
TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

TURNING INSERTS
TURNING INSERTS,| NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE RAKE
RAKE
CNMG-CS
80
Most popular shape / style of insert. All-purpose turning,
º
facing and boring.
d CS: 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 DESIGNATION depth of feed per
NST51
NST42
d l s r cut, ap rev, fn
CNMG 321-CS CNMG 090304-CS 3/8 .381 1/8 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
CNMG 322-CS CNMG 090308-CS 3/8 .381 1/8 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
CNMG 431-CS CNMG 120404-CS 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
CNMG 432-CS CNMG 120408-CS 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-CS NST51
CNMG-RQ
80
º
facing and boring.

RQ: 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
NST42
CNMG 432R-RQ CNMG 120408R-RQ 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
CNMG 432L-RQ CNMG 120408L-RQ 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432L-RQ NST42

NOTE: RQ 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 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62
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TURNING INSERTS
NEGATIVE RAKE
RAKE
CNMG-CH
80
º
facing and boring.
d CH: First Choice Geometry for medium to semi-roughing

r applications in all types of Steel.
l s

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
CNMG 321-CH CNMG 090304-CH 3/8 .381 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 322-CH CNMG 090308-CH 3/8 .381 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 431-CH CNMG 120404-CH 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 432-CH CNMG 120408-CH 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 433-CH CNMG 120412-CH 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 434-CH CNMG 120416-CH 1/2 .508 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H
CNMG 542-CH CNMG 160608-CH 5/8 .635 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 543-CH CNMG 160612-CH 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 642-CH CNMG 190608-CH 3/4 .762 1/4 1/32 .020 - .266 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 643-CH CNMG 190612-CH 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 644-CH CNMG 190616-CH 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .040 - .266 .007 - .024 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-CH NST42
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TURNING INSERTS
NEGATIVE RAKE
RAKE
CNMG-CG
80
º
facing and boring.
CG: 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
NST42
NST50
CNMG 432-CG CNMG 120408-CG 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .028 - .219 .007 - .020 H H
CNMG 433-CG CNMG 120412-CG 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .040 - .219 .008 - .022 H H
CNMG 543-CG CNMG 160612-CG 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .040 - .266 .008 - .022 H H
CNMG 544-CG CNMG 160616-CG 5/8 .635 1/4 1/16 .055 - .266 .009 - .026 H
CNMG 643-CG CNMG 190612-CG 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .040 - .328 .008 - .022 H H
CNMG 644-CG CNMG 190616-CG 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .055 - .328 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-CG NST50
CNMG-RS
80
º
facing and boring.

RS: 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
NST53
CNMG 431-RS CNMG 120404-RS 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
CNMG 432-RS CNMG 120408-RS 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-RS NST53

NOTE: The primary application area for grade NST53 is in stainless steel workpiece materials. NST53 is also suitable for use with iron-
based, cobalt-based and nickel-based Heat Resistant Super Alloys.
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CNMG-RH
80
º
facing and boring.
RH: Keen edge geometry especially for Stainless Steel.
d
Unique edgeline reduces work hardening. Semi-finishing
r
l s to rough machining.

CATALOG ISO
NST52
NST31
CNMG 321-RH CNMG 090304-RH 3/8 .381 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 322-RH CNMG 090308-RH 3/8 .381 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 431-RH CNMG 120404-RH 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
CNMG 432-RH CNMG 120408-RH 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 433-RH CNMG 120412-RH 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 434-RH CNMG 120416-RH 1/2 .508 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H H
CNMG 542-RH CNMG 160608-RH 5/8 .635 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 543-RH CNMG 160612-RH 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 544-RH CNMG 160616-RH 5/8 .635 1/4 1/16 .040 - .219 .007 - .024 H H
CNMG 642-RH CNMG 190608-RH 3/4 .762 1/4 1/32 .020 - .266 .005 - .016 H H
CNMG 643-RH CNMG 190612-RH 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 644-RH CNMG 190616-RH 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .040 - .266 .007 - .024 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-RH NST52
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CNMG-FK
80
º
facing and boring.
FK: 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
NST40
NST41
CNMG 431-FK CNMG 120404-FK 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .012 - .203 .003 - .012 H H
CNMG 432-FK CNMG 120408-FK 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .016 - .203 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-FK NST40
CNMG-TK
80
º
facing and boring.

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

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
CNMG 432-TK CNMG 120408-TK 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
CNMG 433-TK CNMG 120412-TK 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 543-TK CNMG 160612-TK 5/8 .635 1/4 3/64 .031 - .297 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 544-TK CNMG 160616-TK 5/8 .635 1/4 1/16 .040 - .297 .008 - .026 H
CNMG 643-TK CNMG 190612-TK 3/4 .762 1/4 3/64 .031 - .359 .006 - .020 H H
CNMG 644-TK CNMG 190616-TK 3/4 .762 1/4 1/16 .040 - .359 .008 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-TK NST41
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DNMG-CS
55
Use for profile turning, copy turning, and semi-finishing.
º
Can turn more complex shapes due to 55° included angle.
d CS: First Choice Geometry for finishing and semi-
r
l s
finishing applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NST42
NST51
DNMG 331-CS DNMG 110404-CS 3/8 .458 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
DNMG 332-CS DNMG 110408-CS 3/8 .458 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
DNMG 431-CS DNMG 150404-CS 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
DNMG 432-CS DNMG 150408-CS 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-CS NST51
DNMG-CH
55

º

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

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
DNMG 331-CH DNMG 110404-CH 3/8 .458 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H H
DNMG 332-CH DNMG 110408-CH 3/8 .458 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 333-CH DNMG 110412-CH 3/8 .458 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
DNMG 431-CH DNMG 150404-CH 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
DNMG 432-CH DNMG 150408-CH 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 433-CH DNMG 150412-CH 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 433-CH NST51
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DNMG-RS
55
º
d in Stainless Steels. Low cutting forces and superior
r
l s workpiece surface finish without burrs.

CATALOG ISO
NST53
DNMG 431-RS DNMG 150404-RS 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
DNMG 432-RS DNMG 150408-RS 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-RS NST53

DNMG-RH
55
º

d Unique edgeline reduces work hardening. Semi-finishing
r

CATALOG ISO
NST52
NST31
DNMG 331-RH DNMG 110404-RH 3/8 .458 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H
DNMG 332-RH DNMG 110408-RH 3/8 .458 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 333-RH DNMG 110412-RH 3/8 .458 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
DNMG 431-RH DNMG 150404-RH 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
DNMG 432-RH DNMG 150408-RH 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
DNMG 433-RH DNMG 150412-RH 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 433-RH NST52
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DNMG-FK
55
º
d Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
r
l s conditions / lighter cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
DNMG 431-FK DNMG 150404-FK 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .012 - .203 .003 - .012 H H
DNMG 432-FK DNMG 150408-FK 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .016 - .203 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-FK NST40
DNMG-TK
55
º

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

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
DNMG 432-TK DNMG 150408-TK 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
DNMG 433-TK DNMG 150412-TK 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 433-TK NST40
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SNMG-CS
Excellent economy due to 8 cutting edges. Strong insert
90º
shape. Mainly for rough facing and chamfering (not
turning to a shoulder).
d
CS: First Choice Geometry for finishing and semi-
r
l s finishing applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
SNMG 321-CS SNMG 090304-CS 3/8 .375 1/8 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
SNMG 322-CS SNMG 090308-CS 3/8 .375 1/8 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
SNMG 431-CS SNMG 120404-CS 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
SNMG 432-CS SNMG 120408-CS 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 432-CS NST51
SNMG-RQ
90º

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

CATALOG ISO
NST42
SNMG 432R-RQ SNMG 120408R-RQ 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
SNMG 432L-RQ SNMG 120408L-RQ 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 432L-RQ NST42

NOTE: RQ geometry inserts are available in both R (Right-hand) and L (left-hand) styles. Right-hand style is shown above.
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SNMG-CH
90º
d
CH: First Choice Geometry for medium to semi-roughing
r
l s applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
SNMG 321-CH SNMG 090304-CH 3/8 .375 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 322-CH SNMG 090308-CH 3/8 .375 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 431-CH SNMG 120404-CH 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 432-CH SNMG 120408-CH 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 433-CH SNMG 120412-CH 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 434-CH SNMG 120416-CH 1/2 .500 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H
SNMG 542-CH SNMG 150608-CH 5/8 .625 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 543-CH SNMG 150612-CH 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 643-CH SNMG 190612-CH 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 643-CH NST51
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SNMG-CG
90º
shape. Mainly for rough facing and chamfering (not turning
to a shoulder).
d CG: 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
NST42
NST50
SNMG 432-CG SNMG 120408-CG 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .028 - .219 .007 - .020 H H
SNMG 433-CG SNMG 120412-CG 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .040 - .219 .008 - .022 H
SNMG 543-CG SNMG 150612-CG 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .040 - .266 .008 - .022 H H
SNMG 544-CG SNMG 150616-CG 5/8 .625 1/4 1/16 .055 - .266 .009 - .026 H
SNMG 643-CG SNMG 190612-CG 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .040 - .328 .008 - .022 H H
SNMG 644-CG SNMG 190616-CG 3/4 .750 1/4 1/16 .055 - .328 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 644-CG NST50
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SNMG-RH
90º
d RH: Keen edge geometry especially for Stainless Steel.
r

CATALOG ISO
NST52
NST31
SNMG 321-RH SNMG 090304-RH 3/8 .375 1/8 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 322-RH SNMG 090308-RH 3/8 .375 1/8 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 431-RH SNMG 120404-RH 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .012 H H
SNMG 432-RH SNMG 120408-RH 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 433-RH SNMG 120412-RH 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 434-RH SNMG 120416-RH 1/2 .500 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H H
SNMG 542-RH SNMG 150608-RH 5/8 .625 1/4 1/32 .020 - .219 .005 - .016 H H
SNMG 543-RH SNMG 150612-RH 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 544-RH SNMG 150616-RH 5/8 .625 1/4 1/16 .040 - .219 .007 - .024 H H
SNMG 643-RH SNMG 190612-RH 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .031 - .266 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 644-RH SNMG 190616-RH 3/4 .750 1/4 1/16 .040 - .266 .007 - .024 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 644-RH NST52
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SNMG-TK
90º
d TK: Exceptionally broad application range geometry
primarily for Cast Iron. Strong cutting edge, excellent
r

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
SNMG 432-TK SNMG 120408-TK 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
SNMG 433-TK SNMG 120412-TK 1/2 .500 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 434-TK SNMG 120416-TK 1/2 .500 3/16 1/16 .040 - .219 .008 - .026 H
SNMG 543-TK SNMG 150612-TK 5/8 .625 1/4 3/64 .031 - .297 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 544-TK SNMG 150616-TK 5/8 .625 1/4 1/16 .040 - .297 .008 - .026 H
SNMG 643-TK SNMG 190612-TK 3/4 .750 1/4 3/64 .031 - .359 .006 - .020 H H
SNMG 644-TK SNMG 190616-TK 3/4 .750 1/4 1/16 .040 - .359 .008 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SNMG 644-TK NST41
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TNMG-CS
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
NST51
NST42
TNMG 331-CS TNMG 160404-CS 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
TNMG 332-CS TNMG 160408-CS 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
TNMG 431-CS TNMG 220404-CS 1/2 .866 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
TNMG 432-CS TNMG 220408-CS 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 432-CS NST51
TNMG-RQ
d
when turning to shoulders.
RQ: Sharp Edge Geometry for shaft turning, boring and
unstable workpieces. Can handle a wide range of depths
r l s of cut.

CATALOG ISO
NST42
TNMG 331R-RQ TNMG 160404R-RQ 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .024 - .187 .004 - .016 H
TNMG 331L-RQ TNMG 160404L-RQ 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .024 - .187 .004 - .016 H
TNMG 332R-RQ TNMG 160408R-RQ 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
TNMG 332L-RQ TNMG 160408L-RQ 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .031 - .187 .004 - .018 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 332L-RQ NST42

NOTE: RQ geometry inserts are available in both R (Right-hand) and L (left-hand) styles. Right-hand style is shown above.
REFERENCE PAGES
21

TNMG-CH
d
when turning to shoulders.
r l s applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
TNMG 221-CH TNMG 110304-CH 1/4 .433 1/8 1/64 .016 - .109 .004 - .010 H H
TNMG 222-CH TNMG 110308-CH 1/4 .433 1/8 1/32 .020 - .109 .005 - .014 H H
TNMG 331-CH TNMG 160404-CH 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H H
TNMG 332-CH TNMG 160408-CH 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 333-CH TNMG 160412-CH 3/8 .650 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 432-CH TNMG 220408-CH 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 433-CH TNMG 220412-CH 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 434-CH TNMG 220416-CH 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 434-CH NST42
REFERENCE PAGES
22

TNMG-CG
60º Economical insert, 6 cutting edges. General purpose turning,
facing and boring. Extra long cutting edge useful when
d turning to shoulders.
CG: 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
NST42
NST50
TNMG 433-CG TNMG 220412-CG 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .040 - .219 .008 - .022 H H
TNMG 434-CG TNMG 220416-CG 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .055 - .219 .009 - .026 H
TNMG 543-CG TNMG 270612-CG 5/8 1.083 1/4 3/64 .040 - .328 .008 - .022 H H
TNMG 544-CG TNMG 270616-CG 5/8 1.083 1/4 1/16 .055 - .328 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 544-CG NST50
REFERENCE PAGES
23

TNMG-RS
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
NST53
TNMG 331-RS TNMG 160404-RS 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
TNMG 332-RS TNMG 160408-RS 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 332-RS NST53

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

CATALOG ISO
NST52
NST31
TNMG 331-RH TNMG 160404-RH 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .012 H H
TNMG 332-RH TNMG 160408-RH 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 333-RH TNMG 160412-RH 3/8 .650 3/16 3/64 .031 - .156 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 432-RH TNMG 220408-RH 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .005 - .016 H H
TNMG 433-RH TNMG 220412-RH 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .031 - .187 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 434-RH TNMG 220416-RH 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .040 - .187 .007 - .024 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 434-RH NST52
REFERENCE PAGES
24

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

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
TNMG 331-FK TNMG 160404-FK 3/8 .650 3/16 1/64 .012 - .187 .003 - .012 H H
TNMG 332-FK TNMG 160408-FK 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .016 - .187 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 332-FK NST40
TNMG-TK
r l s durability. Semi-finishing to roughing.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER
GK1125
DESIGNATION depth of feed per
NST40
TNMG 332-TK TNMG 160408-TK 3/8 .650 3/16 1/32 .020 - .203 .004 - .016 H H
TNMG 333-TK TNMG 160412-TK 3/8 .650 3/16 3/64 .031 - .203 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 432-TK TNMG 220408-TK 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .020 - .219 .004 - .016 H H
TNMG 433-TK TNMG 220412-TK 1/2 .866 3/16 3/64 .031 - .219 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 434-TK TNMG 220416-TK 1/2 .866 3/16 1/16 .040 - .219 .008 - .026 H
TNMG 543-TK TNMG 270612-TK 5/8 1.083 1/4 3/64 .031 - .297 .006 - .020 H H
TNMG 544-TK TNMG 270616-TK 5/8 1.083 1/4 1/16 .040 - .297 .008 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TNMG 544-TK NST40
REFERENCE PAGES
25

VNMG-CS
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
NST51
NST42
VNMG 331-CS VNMG 160404-CS 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
VNMG 332-CS VNMG 160408-CS 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
VNMG 431-CS VNMG 220404-CS 1/2 .872 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H
VNMG 432-CS VNMG 220408-CS 1/2 .872 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 432-CS NST51
VNMG-CH
35

º

r d
l s
applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NST42
NST51
VNMG 331-CH VNMG 160404-CH 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
VNMG 332-CH VNMG 160408-CH 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
VNMG 333-CH VNMG 160412-CH 3/8 .654 3/16 3/64 .031 - .141 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 333-CH NST51
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26

VNMG-RS
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 RS: Ultra-sharp cutting edge geometry for finishing
l s
workpiece surface finish without burrs.

CATALOG ISO
NST53
VNMG 331-RS VNMG 160404-RS 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
VNMG 332-RS VNMG 160408-RS 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 332-RS NST53

VNMG-RH
35

º

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

CATALOG ISO
NST52
NST31
VNMG 331-RH VNMG 160404-RH 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
VNMG 332-RH VNMG 160408-RH 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 332-RH NST52
REFERENCE PAGES
27

VNMG-FK
35
º
r d FK: Lower cutting force geometry for Cast Iron.
l s Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
conditions / lighter cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
VNMG 331-FK VNMG 160404-FK 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .012 - .156 .003 - .012 H H
VNMG 332-FK VNMG 160408-FK 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .016 - .156 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VNMG 332-FK NST40
REFERENCE PAGES
28

WNMG-CS
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
NST51
NST42
WNMG 331-CS WNMG 060404-CS 3/8 .257 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
WNMG 332-CS WNMG 060408-CS 3/8 .257 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
WNMG 431-CS WNMG 080404-CS 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .010 - .062 .003 - .010 H H
WNMG 432-CS WNMG 080408-CS 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .016 - .080 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 432-CS NST51
WNMG-CH
d
r l s applications in all types of Steel.

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
WNMG 331-CH WNMG 060404-CH 3/8 .257 3/16 1/64 .016 - .109 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 332-CH WNMG 060408-CH 3/8 .257 3/16 1/32 .020 - .109 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 431-CH WNMG 080404-CH 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 432-CH WNMG 080408-CH 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 433-CH WNMG 080412-CH 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .031 - .141 .006 - .020 H H
WNMG 434-CH WNMG 080416-CH 1/2 .342 3/16 1/16 .040 - .141 .007 - .024 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 434-CH NST42
REFERENCE PAGES
29

WNMG-CG
with 6 cutting edges. Maximum economy. Good choice for
d general turning.
CG: 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
NST42
NST50
WNMG 432-CG WNMG 080408-CG 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .028 - .172 .007 - .020 H H
WNMG 433-CG WNMG 080412-CG 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .040 - .172 .008 - .022 H H
WNMG 434-CG WNMG 080416-CG 1/2 .342 3/16 1/16 .055 - .172 .009 - .026 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 434-CG NST50
REFERENCE PAGES
30

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

CATALOG ISO
NST53
WNMG 431-RS WNMG 080404-RS 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .004 - .062 .003 - .012 H
WNMG 432-RS WNMG 080408-RS 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .004 - .062 .004 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 432-RS NST53

WNMG-RH
d
r l s to rough machining.

CATALOG ISO
NST52
NST31
WNMG 331-RH WNMG 060404-RH 3/8 .257 3/16 1/64 .016 - .109 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 332-RH WNMG 060408-RH 3/8 .257 3/16 1/32 .020 - .109 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 333-RH WNMG 060412-RH 3/8 .257 3/16 3/64 .031 - .109 .006 - .020 H H
WNMG 431-RH WNMG 080404-RH 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .016 - .141 .004 - .012 H H
WNMG 432-RH WNMG 080408-RH 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .020 - .141 .005 - .016 H H
WNMG 433-RH WNMG 080412-RH 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .031 - .141 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 433-RH NST52
REFERENCE PAGES
31

WNMG-FK
d
Edge geometry reduces cutting forces in moderate
r l s conditions / lighter cuts.

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
WNMG 431-FK WNMG 080404-FK 1/2 .342 3/16 1/64 .012 - .156 .003 - .012 H H
WNMG 432-FK WNMG 080408-FK 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .016 - .156 .004 - .014 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 432-FK NST40
WNMG-TK
d
r l s durability. Semi-finishing through to roughing.

CATALOG ISO
NST40
NST41
WNMG 432-TK WNMG 080408-TK 1/2 .342 3/16 1/32 .020 - .172 .004 - .016 H H
WNMG 433-TK WNMG 080412-TK 1/2 .342 3/16 3/64 .031 - .172 .006 - .020 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WNMG 433-TK NST40
REFERENCE PAGES
32
ANSI / ISO STANDARD INSERTS
TURNING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE FOR EXTERNAL TURNING AND

INTERNAL MACHINING OPERATIONS
WITH LOW CUTTING FORCES
GRADES FOR GENERAL

TURNING TURNING
INSERTS, | POSITIVE
POSITIVE RAKERAKE INSERTS
WORKPIECE Coating Type

ANSI ISO
MATERIAL CVD PVD Uncoated
C8 01
wear resistance
10
NST51
P
NST57
C7 20
NST42
Steel
30
toughness
C6
40
01
wear resistance
–
NST53
M
NST57
NST52
– 10
Stainless – 20
Steel
toughness
– 30
C4 01
wear resistance
NST40
K C3 10
NST57
Cast Iron C2 20
toughness
C1 30
C4 01
wear resistance
N C3 10
NST58
Non-Ferrous
C2 20
Materials
toughness
C1 30
01
wear resistance
S
NST53
– 10
Heat-Resistant
– 20
Super Alloys
toughness
– 30
See pages 64 and 65 for more information on grades for turning.
34
8o
5o or 7o
NORTH AMERICAN CARBIDE (716) 662-0270 | INFO@NORTHAMERICANCARBIDE.COM .004
23o
CHIPBREAKERS | POSITIVE RAKE INSERTS

.005
TURNING INSERTS, POSITIVE RAKE 19o

15.5o
8o
.007
15o
Chipbreaker .015
Chipbreaker Description Design
Range 20o
.026 .005
ap (inch)
.012
NN
• High performance finishing chipbreaker 258o o
.005 15o o
16
NN • Double-positive chipformer design .125 12o

.100
• Exceptionally sharp cutting edge .080

.060 15o
• Low cutting forces .040

.020
.008
• Superior workpiece surface finish 0

.004 .008 .012
.005
19o
P M fn (inch) 19o
8o
5o or 7o
.004
ap (inch)
• Good All-Round geometry for Positive Inserts CP
.005
23o
CP • Works in a broad range of materials .125

15.5o
.100 19o
• Double-positive chipformer design .080

.060 8o
• Reduced top land for feedrates < .004” .040

.020
.007
• 11o Style inserts primarily used for boring 0

.004 .008 .012 .015 15o
P M K fn (inch)
20o
.012
CL
ap (inch)
• Ultra-sharp edge with polished rake face 8o
.005
.026
16o .005
CL • Super Positive (25o) top rake

• Free cutting and RHooth chip flow
.200
.156 25o
12o15
o
15o
.125
.080
• Ultra-low cutting forces .040
• 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
.007
.015 15o
20o
.012
.005
8o 16o
15o
CL chipbreaker inserts, for aluminum and other non-ferrous materials
35
TURNING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE

TURNING INSERTS, POSITIVE RAKE
CCMT-NN
80° diamond inserts for turning and facing or boring and
facing. Positive rake, screw-down inserts.
NN: Ultra-sharp cutting edge geometry for finishing and
d
7°
semi-finishing operations. Low cutting forces and superior
r s workpiece surface finish.
l
DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL STAINLESS

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
NST53
NST52
CCMT 2(1.5)0.5-NN CCMT 060202-NN 1/4 .254 3/32 .008 .004 - .031 .002 - .005 H H H H
CCMT 2(1.5)1-NN CCMT 060204-NN 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .004 - .047 .002 - .006 H H H H
CCMT 3(2.5)0.5-NN CCMT 09T302-NN 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .004 - .031 .002 - .005 H H H H
CCMT 3(2.5)1-NN CCMT 09T304-NN 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .004 - .062 .002 - .006 H H H H
CCMT 3(2.5)2-NN CCMT 09T308-NN 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .004 - .062 .003 - .008 H H H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CCMT 3(2.5)2-NN NST52

NOTE: The primary application area for grade NST53 is in stainless steel workpiece materials. NST53 is also suitable for use with
iron-based, cobalt-based and nickel-based Heat Resistant Super Alloys.
REFERENCE PAGES
GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 34

6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62
36
TURNING INSERTS |
TURNING INSERTS, POSITIVE RAKEPOSITIVE RAKE
CCMT-CP
80
º
facing. Positive rake, screw-down inserts.
d CP: 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
NUMBER DESIGNATION
NST40
depth of feed per
NST42
CCMT 2(1.5)1-CP CCMT 060204-CP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
CCMT 2(1.5)2-CP CCMT 060208-CP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H H
CCMT 3(2.5)0.5-CP CCMT 09T302-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .012 - .039 .003 - .006 H H
CCMT 3(2.5)1-CP CCMT 09T304-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
CCMT 3(2.5)2-CP CCMT 09T308-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
CCMT 431-CP CCMT 120404-CP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
CCMT 432-CP CCMT 120408-CP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
CCMT 433-CP CCMT 120412-CP 1/2 .508 3/16 3/64 .047 - .125 .006 - .012 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CCMT 433-CP NST42
REFERENCE PAGES

37

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

CATALOG ISO
NST57
CCGT 2(1.5)1-CP CCGT 060204-CP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
CCGT 2(1.5)2-CP CCGT 060208-CP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
CCGT 3(2.5)0.5-CP CCGT 09T302-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
CCGT 3(2.5)1-CP CCGT 09T304-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CCGT 3(2.5)2-CP CCGT 09T308-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
CCGT 431-CP CCGT 120404-CP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CCGT 432-CP CCGT 120408-CP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CCGT 432-CP NST57

NOTE: The primary application area for grade NST57 is in steel workpiece materials. NST57 is also suitable for use with stainless steel
and cast iron components.
REFERENCE PAGES

38
TURNING INSERTS |
CPGT-CP
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
NST57
CPGT 2(1.5)1-CP CPGT 060204-CP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
CPGT 2(1.5)2-CP CPGT 060208-CP 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
CPGT 3(2.5)0.5-CP CPGT 09T302-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
CPGT 3(2.5)1-CP CPGT 09T304-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CPGT 3(2.5)2-CP CPGT 09T308-CP 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
CPGT 431-CP CPGT 120404-CP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
CPGT 432-CP CPGT 120408-CP 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CPGT 432-CP NST57

REFERENCE PAGES

39

DCMT-NN
55° diamond inserts for profile turning and finishing.
55
º
Positive rake screw-down inserts. Good choice for small
diameter and slender workpieces.
d
7º semi-finishing operations. Low cutting forces and superior
r l s workpiece surface finish.

CATALOG ISO
NST42
NST53
NST52
NST51
DCMT 2(1.5)0.5-NN DCMT 070202-NN 1/4 .305 3/32 .008 .004 - .031 .002 - .005 H H H H
DCMT 2(1.5)1-NN DCMT 070204-NN 1/4 .305 3/32 1/64 .004 - .047 .002 - .006 H H H H
DCMT 3(2.5)0.5-NN DCMT 11T302-NN 3/8 .458 5/32 .008 .004 - .031 .002 - .005 H H H H
DCMT 3(2.5)1-NN DCMT 11T304-NN 3/8 .458 5/32 1/64 .004 - .062 .002 - .006 H H H H
DCMT 3(2.5)2-NN DCMT 11T308-NN 3/8 .458 5/32 1/32 .004 - .062 .003 - .008 H H H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DCMT 3(2.5)2-NN NST52

REFERENCE PAGES

40
TURNING INSERTS |
DCMT-CP
55
º
Positive rake screw-down inserts. Good choice for small
diameter and slender workpieces.
d CP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
7º
r l s area. Excellent for boring in most materials.

CATALOG ISO
NUMBER DESIGNATION
NST40
depth of feed per
NST42
DCMT 2(1.5)1-CP DCMT 070204-CP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
DCMT 2(1.5)2-CP DCMT 070208-CP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H H
DCMT 3(2.5)0.5-CP DCMT 11T302-CP 3/8 .458 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H H
DCMT 3(2.5)1-CP DCMT 11T304-CP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
DCMT 3(2.5)2-CP DCMT 11T308-CP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
DCMT 431-CP DCMT 150404-CP 1/2 .610 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
DCMT 432-CP DCMT 150408-CP 1/2 .610 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
DCMT 433-CP DCMT 150412-CP 1/2 .610 3/16 3/64 .047 - .125 .006 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DCMT 433-CP NST42
REFERENCE PAGES

41

DCGT-CP
55
º
Precision tolerance, positive rake screw-down inserts.
Good choice for small diameter and slender workpieces.
d
7º CP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
r s
l area. Excellent for boring in most materials.

CATALOG ISO
NST57
DCGT 2(1.5)0.5-CP DCGT 070202-CP 1/4 .305 3/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
DCGT 2(1.5)1-CP DCGT 070204-CP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
DCGT 2(1.5)2-CP DCGT 070208-CP 1/4 .305 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
DCGT 3(2.5)0.5-CP DCGT 11T302-CP 3/8 .458 5/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
DCGT 3(2.5)1-CP DCGT 11T304-CP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
DCGT 3(2.5)2-CP DCGT 11T308-CP 3/8 .458 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DCGT 3(2.5)2-CP NST57

REFERENCE PAGES

42
TURNING INSERTS |
SCMT-NN
Generally used for semi-finishing operations: turning, facing
90
º
or boring. Positive rake screw-down style inserts. Good
economy with 4 cutting edges.
d
7º
r l s workpiece surface finish.

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
NST53
NST52
SCMT 3(2.5)2-NN SCMT 09T308-NN 3/8 .375 5/32 1/32 .004 - .062 .003 - .008 H H H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SCMT 3(2.5)2-NN NST52

SCMT-CP
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
NST40
NST42
SCMT 3(2.5)1-CP SCMT 09T304-CP 3/8 .375 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
SCMT 3(2.5)2-CP SCMT 09T308-CP 3/8 .375 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
SCMT 431-CP SCMT 120404-CP 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
SCMT 432-CP SCMT 120408-CP 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .006 - .011 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SCMT 432-CP NST42
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TCMT-CP
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
NUMBER DESIGNATION
NST40
depth of feed per
NST42
TCMT 2(1.5)1-CP TCMT 110204-CP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
TCMT 2(1.5)2-CP TCMT 110208-CP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H H
TCMT 3(2.5)1-CP TCMT 16T304-CP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .004 - .008 H H
TCMT 3(2.5)2-CP TCMT 16T308-CP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
TCMT 432-CP TCMT 220408-CP 1/2 .866 3/16 1/32 .031 - .094 .006 - .012 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TCMT 432-CP NST57
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TURNING INSERTS |
TCGT-CP
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
NST57
TCGT 1.8(1.5)1-CP TCGT 090204-CP 7/32 .379 3/32 1/64 .016 - .040 .002 - .005 H
TCGT 2(1.5)0.5-CP TCGT 110202-CP 1/4 .433 3/32 .008 .010 - .031 .003 - .006 H
TCGT 2(1.5)1-CP TCGT 110204-CP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
TCGT 2(1.5)2-CP TCGT 110208-CP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
TCGT 3(2.5)1-CP TCGT 16T304-CP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .004 - .008 H
TCGT 3(2.5)2-CP TCGT 16T308-CP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TCGT 3(2.5)2-CP NTS57

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TPMT-NN
60º Popular for small diameter boring. Good economy and stable
seating of insert. Positive rake screw-down inserts. 11° side
d clearance is ideal for boring.
11º
r
l s workpiece surface finish.

CATALOG ISO
NST51
NST42
NST53
NST52
TPMT 2(1.5)0.5-NN TPMT 110202-NN 1/4 .433 3/32 .008 .004 - .031 .002 - .005 H H H H
TPMT 2(1.5)1-NN TPMT 110204-NN 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .004 - .047 .002 - .006 H H H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TPMT 2(1.5)1-MM NST52

TPGT-CP
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
DESIGNATION depth of feed per

TPGT 2(1.5)1-CP TPGT 110204-CP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
TPGT 2(1.5)2-CP TPGT 110208-CP 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .031 - .062 .004 - .010 H
TPGT 3(2.5)1-CP TPGT 16T304-CP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .020 - .047 .004 - .008 H
TPGT 3(2.5)2-CP TPGT 16T308-CP 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TPGT 3(2.5)2-CP NST57

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TURNING INSERTS |
VBMT-NN
First choice shape for 35° diamond profile turning and
boring. Positive rake screw-down inserts with 5° side
35º
clearance.
r
d
l
5º s semi-finishing operations. Low cutting forces and superior
workpiece surface finish.

CATALOG ISO
NST53
NST52
NST51
NST42
VBMT 221-NN VBMT 110304-NN 1/4 .436 1/8 1/64 .004 - .047 .002 - .006 H H H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VBMT 332-NN NST52

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

CATALOG ISO
NST42
NST40
VBMT 331-CP VBMT 160404-CP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
VBMT 332-CP VBMT 160408-CP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VBMT 332-CP NST42
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VCMT-CP
boring. Positive cutting action provides for a more secure
35º
r
cutting edge than VNMG style.
d
7º s CP: All-round positive rake geometry. Wide application
l

CATALOG ISO
NST42
NST40
VCMT 221-CP VCMT 110304-CP 1/4 .436 1/8 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H H
VCMT 331-CP VCMT 160404-CP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H H
VCMT 332-CP VCMT 160408-CP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VCMT 332-CP NST42
VCGT-CP
35º
boring. Precision tolerance. Positive cutting action

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

CATALOG ISO
NST57
VCGT 221-CP VCGT 110304-CP 1/4 .436 1/8 1/64 .020 - .047 .003 - .008 H
VCGT 331-CP VCGT 160404-CP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .020 - .062 .004 - .008 H
VCGT 332-CP VCGT 160408-CP 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VCGT 332-CP NST57

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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TURNING INSERTS |
WCMT-CP
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
NST42
NST40
WCMT 3(2.5)1-CP WCMT 06T304-CP 3/8 .257 5/32 1/64 .020 - .062 .003 - .008 H H
WCMT 3(2.5)2-CP WCMT 06T308-CP 3/8 .257 5/32 1/32 .031 - .080 .005 - .010 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs WCMT 3(2.5)2-CP NST42
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CCGX-CL
Precision Ground, High Positive, polished 80° diamond
80
º
inserts for turning, boring and facing of Aluminum, non-
ferrous materials and non-metallics.
d CL: 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
NST58
CCGX 2(1.5)0.5-CL CCGX 060202-CL 1/4 .254 3/32 .008 .010 - .047 .002 - .008 H
CCGX 2(1.5)1-CL CCGX 060204-CL 1/4 .254 3/32 1/64 .016 - .062 .004 - .010 H
CCGX 2(1.5)2-CL CCGX 060208-CL 1/4 .254 3/32 1/32 .020 - .062 .006 - .020 H
CCGX 3(2.5)0.5-CL CCGX 09T302-CL 3/8 .381 5/32 .008 .010 - .094 .002 - .008 H
CCGX 3(2.5)1-CL CCGX 09T304-CL 3/8 .381 5/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
CCGX 3(2.5)2-CL CCGX 09T308-CL 3/8 .381 5/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
CCGX 430.5-CL CCGX 120402-CL 1/2 .508 3/16 .008 .010 - .125 .002 - .008 H
CCGX 431-CL CCGX 120404-CL 1/2 .508 3/16 1/64 .016 - .187 .004 - .010 H
CCGX 432-CL CCGX 120408-CL 1/2 .508 3/16 1/32 .020 - .187 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs CCGX 432-CL NST58
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TURNING INSERTS |
DCGX-CL
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
NST58
DCGX 2(1.5)0.5-CL DCGX 070202-CL 1/4 .305 3/32 .008 .010 - .062 .002 - .008 H
DCGX 2(1.5)1-CL DCGX 070204-CL 1/4 .305 3/32 1/64 .016 - .094 .004 - .010 H
DCGX 2(1.5)2-CL DCGX 070208-CL 1/4 .305 3/32 1/32 .020 - .094 .006 - .020 H
DCGX 3(2.5)0.5-CL DCGX 11T302-CL 3/8 .458 5/32 .008 .010 - .094 .002 - .008 H
DCGX 3(2.5)1-CL DCGX 11T304-CL 3/8 .458 5/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
DCGX 3(2.5)2-CL DCGX 11T308-CL 3/8 .458 5/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs DCGX 3(2.5)2-CL NST58
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SCGX-CL
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

CATCLOG ISO
NST58
SCGX 3(2.5)1-CL SCGX 09T304-CL 3/8 .375 5/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
SCGX 3(2.5)2-CL SCGX 09T308-CL 3/8 .375 5/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
SCGX 431-CL SCGX 120404-CL 1/2 .500 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .010 H
SCGX 432-CL SCGX 120408-CL 1/2 .500 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SCGX 432-CL NST58
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TCGX-CL
60º Precision Ground, High Positive, polished triangular
d
inserts for turning and boring of Aluminum, non-ferrous
CL: Extremely high 25° positive rake geometry. Super
r 7º
l s sharp edgeline with polished face for smooth chip flow.

CATALOG ISO
NST58
TCGX 1.8(1.5)1-CL TCGX 090204-CL 7/32 .379 3/32 1/64 .016 - .094 .004 - .008 H
TCGX 2(1.5)0.5-CL TCGX 110202-CL 1/4 .433 3/32 .008 .010 - .094 .002 - .008 H
TCGX 2(1.5)1-CL TCGX 110204-CL 1/4 .433 3/32 1/64 .016 - .125 .004 - .010 H
TCGX 2(1.5)2-CL TCGX 110208-CL 1/4 .433 3/32 1/32 .020 - .125 .006 - .020 H
TCGX 3(2.5)0.5-CL TCGX 16T302-CL 3/8 .650 5/32 .008 .010 - .125 .002 - .008 H
TCGX 3(2.5)1-CL TCGX 16T304-CL 3/8 .650 5/32 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .010 H
TCGX 3(2.5)2-CL TCGX 16T308-CL 3/8 .650 5/32 1/32 .020 - .156 .006 - .020 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs TCGX 3(2.5)2-CL NST58
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VCGX-CL
35º
inserts for intricate profiling of Aluminum, non-ferrous
r
d
7º s CL: Extremely high 25° positive rake geometry. Super
l
sharp edgeline with polished face for smooth chip flow.

CATALOG ISO
NST58
VCGX 220.5-CL VCGX 110302-CL 1/4 .436 1/8 .008 .010 - .062 .002 - .008 H
VCGX 221-CL VCGX 110304-CL 1/4 .436 1/8 1/64 .016 - .087 .004 - .010 H
VCGX 222-CL VCGX 110308-CL 1/4 .436 1/8 1/32 .020 - .087 .006 - .020 H
VCGX 330.5-CL VCGX 160402-CL 3/8 .654 3/16 .008 .010 - .125 .002 - .008 H
VCGX 331-CL VCGX 160404-CL 3/8 .654 3/16 1/64 .016 - .156 .004 - .010 H
VCGX 332-CL VCGX 160408-CL 3/8 .654 3/16 1/32 .020 - .156 .006 - .020 H
VCGX 333-CL VCGX 160412-CL 3/8 .654 3/16 3/64 .020 - .156 .006 - .031 H
VCGX 220512-CL VCGX 220512-CL 1/2 .872 7/32 3/64 .020 - .187 .006 - .031 H
VCGX 220516-CL VCGX 220516-CL 1/2 .872 7/32 1/16 .020 - .187 .006 - .031 H
VCGX 220530-CL VCGX 220530-CL 1/2 .872 7/32 .118 .020 - .187 .010 - .040 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs VCGX 220530-CL NST58
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
TURNING
Code Keys 56
56
Formulas & Nomenclature 60

60
Surface Roughness 61
61
62
Cutting Speed Recommendations 62
Grades for Turning 64

64
Troubleshooting 66
66
TURNING
TURNING INSERTS, CODE KEY | RAKE
INSERTS POSITIVE CATALOG NUMBERS
EXAMPLE 1
C N M G 4 3 2 – CH
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
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TURNING INSERTS | CATALOG NUMBERS

CODE KEYRAKE
TURNING INSERTS, POSITIVE
EXAMPLE 2
V C G T 3 3 1 – CP
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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TURNING INSERTS | ISO DESIGNATION

CODE KEYRAKE
TURNING INSERTS, POSITIVE
EXAMPLE 1
C N M G 12 04 08 – CH
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
Tolerance Class tolerance on 'd' tolerance on 'B' tolerance on 's'
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
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TURNING INSERTS CODE KEY | ISO DESIGNATION

EXAMPLE 2
V C G T 16 04 04 – CP
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
ap depth of cut inches

Cutting speed, vc (ft / min)
D workpiece diameter inches
vc = .262 x D x n
fn feed per revolution inches
lm machined length inches

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

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

t =
vf
vf feed rate inches/min
Metal removal rate, Q (in3 / min)
Q = v c x a p x f n x 12
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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
Rt =
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
TURNING INSERTS, SPEEDS | TURNING
CUTTINGRAKE
POSITIVE
Recommended Starting Speeds vc (ft/min)

Brinell Rockwell Tensile NST51 NST42 NST50 NST57
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 Ex. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
SAE A, D, H, O, S, M, T
High-Strength Alloy Steels and Tool Steels

(C > .25%)
P4 Ex. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
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 Ex. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH, <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 Ex. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
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 NST53 NST52 NST31 NST57
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
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GRADES FOR GENERAL TURNING

Grade / Application Area Description Microstructure
NST51 “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

NST42 (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
NST50 “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
NST57 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
NST53 “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
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GRADES FOR GENERAL TURNING

Grade / Application Area Description Microstructure
NST52 “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
NST31 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
NST40 “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

NST41 (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
NST58
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
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GROOVING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE STANDARD NOTCH INSERTS
THREADING INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE FOR GROOVING AND THREADING
°
55
r
W 5°
3°
W1
55°
60°
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NOTCHGROOVING
GROOVING INSERTS |
NOTCH INSERTSPOSITIVE RAKE
NGP
T
W Precision ground, positive rake Notch inserts for

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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 NST31
NGP 2047R NGP 2047L 2 .047 .050 .004 max .050 .001-.005 H
NGP 2062R NGP 2062L 2 .062 .110 .008 max .110 .001-.006 H
NGP 2078R NGP 2078L 2 .078 .110 .008 max .110 .002-.008 H
NGP 2094R NGP 2094L 2 .094 .110 .008 max .110 .002-.008 H
NGP 2125R NGP 2125L 2 .125 .110 .008 max .110 .003-.010 H
NGP 3047R NGP 3047L 3 .047 .075 .008 max .075 .001-.006 H
NGP 3062R NGP 3062L 3 .062 .094 .008 max .094 .001-.006 H
NGP 3078R NGP 3078L 3 .078 .094 .008 max .094 .002-.008 H
NGP 3094R NGP 3094L 3 .094 .150 .008 max .150 .002-.008 H
NGP 3125R NGP 3125L 3 .125 .150 .008 max .150 .003-.010 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs NGP 3125R NST31

NOTE: Right-hand insert shown; Left-hand mirror image.
INSERT COMPATIBILITY
Notch NGP 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
GRADE
SELECTION
INFORMATION
GUIDE 68
6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 68
55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62
72
70
NOTCH
NOTCH INSERTS | POSITIVE RAKE
THREADING INSERTS
THREADING
NTP
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 NST31
NTP 2R NTP 2L 2 .075 .004 8 - 36 7 - 20 0.70 - 3.00 1.25 - 3.50 H
NTP 3R NTP 3L 3 .098 .007 6 - 20 5 - 12 1.25 - 4.00 2.00 - 5.00 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs NTP 3R NST31

NOTE: Right-hand insert shown; Left-hand mirror image.
Notch NTP 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
GRADE
GRADE
SELECTION
INFORMATION
GUIDE 68
72
71
RECOMMENDED STARTING CUTTING |

INSERT SELECTION GUIDE SPEEDS Notch

Brinell Rockwell Tensile NST31
Material
ISO Group
HB HRC MPa fn (inch/rev)
.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 Ex. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,

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

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

PH Stainless Steels
P6 Ex. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
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 Ex. Class 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 120-290 <32 125-500 920 720 560
G1800, G3000, G3500, G4000
Ductile Cast Irons (Nodular Irons) and

K Compacted Graphite Irons (CGI)
Cast K2 Ex. 60-40-18, 65-45-12, 80-55-06,
130-260 <28 <600 690 540 425
Iron SAE J434: D4018, D4512, D5506
High-Strength Ductile Irons and

Austempered Ductile Irons (ADI)
K3 Ex. ASTM A536: 100-70-03, 120-90-02,
180-350 <43 >600 490 360 260
SAE J434: D7003
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MILLING
High Feed Milling Solutions 74

74
Standard Milling Inserts 83

83
HIGH FEED
HIGH FEED MILLING CUTTERS ANDMILLING SOLUTIONS
INSERTS
High quality alloy tool steel construction

for strong and long-lasting
cutter bodies
Machined in pre-hardened state

for accuracy and low runout
High precision
cutter bodies provide
consistent performance Nickel coated for durability
and tool life
Four cutting edges per insert
for maximum economy
Through-the-tool coolant / air Thick, strong inserts

capability for excellent chip evacuation for demanding applications
VERSATILITY | HIGH PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS
Face Milling Helical Milling Pocketing
Ramping Plunging
P Steel
SUITABLE FOR M Stainless Steel
A BROAD RANGE
OF MATERIALS K Cast Iron
S High Temp Alloys

REFERENCE PAGES
GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 34 H INFORMATION

6 TECHNICAL Hardened Steel
74
HIGH
HIGH FEED MILLING CUTTERS FEEDINSERTS
AND MILLING CUTTERS
ENDMILLS - CYLINDRICAL SHANK
ØD Ødm
ap L1
L
NUMBER OF SHANK OVERALL NECK MAX DEPTH

DIAMETER CATALOG COOLANT
INSERTS DIAMETER LENGTH LENGTH OF CUT
D NUMBER THROUGH
z dm L L1 ap
1.250 HF13-1250C1250-12Z02 2 1.250 10.00 2.50 .078 YES
1.500 HF13-1500C1250-12Z03 3 1.250 10.00 - .078 YES
FACEMILLS - ARBOR MOUNT

Ødm
H
ap
ØD
NUMBER OF MOUNTING MAX DEPTH

DIAMETER CATALOG HEIGHT COOLANT
INSERTS BORE DIAMETER OF CUT
NUMBER THROUGH
D z dm H ap
2.000 HF13-2000A0750-12Z04 4 0.750 1.58 .078 YES
2.500 HF13-2500A0750-12Z05 5 0.750 1.58 .078 YES
3.000 HF13-3000A1000-12Z06 6 1.000 1.97 .078 YES
4.000 HF13-4000A1250-12Z08 8 1.250 1.97 .078 YES
5.000 HF13-5000A1500-12Z10 10 1.500 2.48 .078 YES
Ordering Example: 2 pcs HF13-5000A1500-12Z10

REFERENCE PAGES
NOTE: All cutters are delivered with insert mounting screws and a wrench. Inserts are ordered separately - see page 76.
SeeSELECTION
GRADE page 81 forGUIDE
Spare Parts
6 information.
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HIGH AND
HIGH FEED MILLING CUTTERS FEED MILLING
INSERTSINSERTS
HIGH FEED MILLING

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Versatile inserts for high feed facemilling, plunging, ramping and
pocketing applications. Thick, strong inserts with four cutting
SDMT edges for maximum economy.
CX: Medium machining with lower cutting forces
l S CH: Roughing with highest edge security
DIMENSIONS (INCH) P M K P M K S H
APPLICATION
CATALOG
ITEM MULTI-MATERIAL MULTI-MATERIAL
NUMBER l s r
NST60 NST59
MEDIUM
SDMT 120512-CX .500 .219 .047 H H

HEAVY
SDMT 120512-CH .500 .219 .047 H H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SDMT 120512-CH NST59
GRADE INFORMATION
NST59 P M K S H
Universal, first-choice grade with broad application range. PVD TiAlN+ coating with excellent heat and oxidation resistance characteristics.
NST60 P M K
Complementary grade for steel, stainless steel and cast iron materials. PVD AlCrN coating with high hardness substrate offers increased
wear resistance.
REFERENCE PAGES
GRADE
MILLING
SELECTION 75
CUTTERSGUIDE 34
6 FEED
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 7755 CUTTING
RECOMMENDATIONS CUTTINGSPEED
SPEEDRECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS 78
62
76
HIGH
HIGH FEED FEED MILLING
MILLING / RECOMMENDED
CUTTERS FEED VALUES
AND INSERTS
Recommended feed per insert fz (inches)

Rockwell
starting (range)
ISO Workpiece Material Hardness
HRC CX (medium) GH (heavy)
Low-Carbon Steel <25 .045 (.030 - .060) .060 (.040 - .080)
P Alloy Steel and Tool Steel <35 .045 (.030 - .060) .060 (.040 - .080)
Steel
Alloy Steel and Tool Steel 35 - 45 .035 (.025 - .050) .045 (.030 - .060)
M
Stainless Stainless Steel <35 .030 (.025 - .040) .040 (.030 - .050)
Steel
K Cast Iron <35 .045 (.030 - .060) .060 (.040 - .080)

Cast Iron
S
High-Temp Heat-Resistant and Titanium Alloys <35 .015 (.006 - .024) .020 (.008 - .036)
Alloys
H
Hardened Alloy Steel and Tool Steel 45 - 55 .010 (.004 - .020) .015 (.006 - .030)
Steel
RECOMMENDED STARTING FEED VALUES depth of cut ap (inches)

RELATIVE TO DEPTH OF CUT .020 .040 .060 .078
Recommended feed per insert fz (inches)

.070 (.060 - .080) .060 (.040 - .070) .040 (.025 - .060) .030 (.015 - .040)
starting (range)
OTHER APPLICATIONS
REFERENCE PAGES

6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS
See pages 80 and 81 for feed recommendations for ramping, helical milling and plunging applications.
62
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RECOMMENDED STARTING
HIGH FEED CUTTING
MILLING SPEEDS
CUTTERS AND/ HIGH FEED MILLING
INSERTS

Brinell Rockwell Tensile NST60 NST59
Material
ISO Group
HB HRC MPa fz (inch) fz (inch)
.035 .050 .065 .035 .050 .065

PO (C < .25%) <125 <530 760 650 525 720 620 500
Ex. A36, 1008, 1010, 1018, 1108, 1117

P1 Free Machining (C < .25%) <125 <530 690 560 440 655 530 420
Ex. 10L18, 1200 Series, 1213, 12L14

P2 (C > .25%) <220 <25 >530 620 535 430 590 510 410
Ex. 1035, 1045, 10L45, 1080, 1137, 1144, 1525, 1572

P P3
(C > .25%)
<330 <35 600-850 510 410 325 480 390 310
Steel Ex. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,

(C > .25%)
P4 Ex. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,
340-450 35-48 850-1400 380 305 240 360 290 230

P5 Ex. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH, <330 <35 600-900 605 525 420 575 500 400
400 and 500 Series

PH Stainless Steels
P6 Ex. 13-8 PH, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH,
340-450 35-48 900-1350 440 360 285 420 340 270
400 and 500 Series

Material
ISO Group
.025 .035 .045 .025 .035 .045

M1 Ex. 200 Series, 301, 302, 304, 304L, 309
130-200 <600 595 550 515 565 525 490

Stainless M2 Cast Stainless Steels 150-230 <25 600-800 460 410 380 435 390 360
Steel Ex. 310, 316, 316L, 321, 347, 384

M3 Ex. 323, 329, F55, 2205
135-275 <30
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<800 560 515 485 530 490 460

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RECOMMENDED
HIGH FEEDSTARTING
MILLING CUTTING
CUTTERSSPEEDS
AND / HIGH FEED MILLING
INSERTS

Material
ISO Group
.035 .050 .065 .035 .050 .065
Gray Cast Iron

K1 Ex. Class 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 120-290 <32 125-500 690 560 440 655 530 420
G1800, G3000, G3500, G4000
Ductile Cast Irons (Nodular Irons) and

K K2
Compacted Graphite Irons (CGI)
Ex. 60-40-18, 65-45-12, 80-55-06,
130-260 <28 <600 620 520 390 590 490 370
Cast
SAE J434: D4018, D4512, D5506
Iron
High-Strength Ductile Irons and

Austempered Ductile Irons (ADI)
K3 Ex. ASTM A536: 100-70-03, 120-90-02,
180-350 <43 >600 550 470 360 525 450 345
SAE J434: D7003

Material
ISO Group
HB HRC MPa fz (inch)
.008 .016 .024
Iron-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys

S1 Ex. A286, A608, INCOLOY 800 Series, 160-260 25-48 500-1200 200 130 100
N-155, Haynes 556, Discaloy
Cobalt-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys

S2 Ex. Haynes 25 (L605), Haynes 188, Stellite, 250-450 25-48 1000-1450 170 100 80
S MAR-M302, MAR-M509
High
Temp
Nickel-Based Heat-Resistant Alloys
Alloys
S3 Ex. Astroloy, Hastelloy X, INCONEL 600 160-450 <48 600-1700 180 110 90
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 190 120 95
Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Zr-4Mo

Material
ISO Group
.006 .012 .020
Hardened Alloy Steels and Tool Steels

H1 Ex. H13,D2, D3, 4340,P20
44-48 320 260 210

H2 Ex. H13,D2, D3, 4340,P20
48-55 260 210 165
H
Hardened
Steels
H3 Ex. H13,D2, D3, 4340,P20
56-60

H4 Ex. H13,D2, D3, 4340,P20
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HIGH FEEDHIGH FEED MILLING

MILLING CUTTERS/ TECHNICAL INFORMATION
AND INSERTS
WIDTH OF CUT FOR FLAT SURFACES

CUTTER
DFS
DIAMETER
1.250 0.53
1.500 0.78
2.000 1.28
2.500 1.78
3.000 2.28
4.000 3.28
DFS 5.000 4.28
RAMPING
CUTTER MAX RAMPING
DIAMETER ANGLE
1.250 1.8°
1.500 1.5°
2.000 1.2°
2.500 0.9°
3.000 0.8°
FEED RECOMMENDATION
Reduce feed for ramping applications to 75% of normal value. 4.000 0.6°
EXAMPLE: If the calculated face milling feed rate is 5.000 0.4°

200 inches/min, reduce the feed rate for ramping to:
200 inches/min x 75% = 150 inches/min
HELICAL MILLING
CUTTER MINIMUM MAXIMUM
DIAMETER HOLE SIZE HOLE SIZE
1.250 1.71 2.42
1.500 2.21 2.92
2.000 3.21 3.92
2.500 4.21 4.92
3.000 5.21 5.92
4.000 7.21 7.92
5.000 9.21 9.92
FEED RECOMMENDATION
Reduce feed for helical milling applications to 30% - 50% of normal value.
EXAMPLE: If the calculated face milling feed REFERENCE PAGES
rate is 200 inches/min,
reduce the feed rate for helical milling to a range of:
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HIGH FEED HIGH FEED CUTTERS

MILLING MILLING / TECHNICAL INFORMATION
AND INSERTS
PLUNGE MILLING
ae Maximum width of cut ae = 0.330
FEED RECOMMENDATION
Recommended starting feed per insert
fz = .006 (.002-.010)
PROGRAMMING INFORMATION
CAD/CAM systems require a defined

theoretical radius value when
programming pocketing applications
(cavity machining). The theoretical
radius value is noted on the drawing
0.034
to the right, as well as the
approximate amount of material that
will remain uncut. Remains uncut
Theoretical radius
0.158
SPARE PARTS
INSERT SCREW WRENCH
NS406 FWT15
REFERENCE PAGES

81
MILLING
HIGH FEED MILLING FORMULAS
CUTTERS ANDANDINSERTS
NOMENCLATURE
Spindle speed, n (rpm)
3.82 x v c
n =
D
ae width of cut inches

Cutting speed, vc (ft / min)
ap depth of cut inches
vc = .262 x D x n
D cutter diameter inches
fz feed per insert inches

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

Feed per insert, fz (in)
vf vf 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
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INDUSTRY STANDARD INSERTS
MILLING INSERTS FOR SQUARE SHOULDER, FACEMILLING
AND PROFILE MILLING APPLICATIONS
MILLING | GRADE NST59

HIGH FEED MILLING CUTTERS AND INSERTS
Grade NST59
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
NST59 - 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
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superior wear resistance C7
• Stable performance under a wide range of 20
Steel
NST59
machining conditions C6
30
toughness
40
– 01
wear resistance
M – 10
Stainless
– 20
NST59
Steel
toughness
– 30
C4 01
NST59 - Next Generation Coating Technology wear resistance
K
C3 10
NST59
• 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 – 10
NST59
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
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MILLING INSERTS
SQUARE SHOULDER 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
KB: Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
NB: Medium machining with broad application range
W r S
CQ: 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 NST59
LIGHT
APMT 160408PDER-NB .640 .364 .187 .031 max .551 .002 - .006 H
MEDIUM
APMT 160408PDER-NB .640 .364 .187 .031 max .551 .003 - .008 H
MEDIUM
APMT 160416PDER-NB .640 .364 .187 .063 max .551 .003 - .008 H
HEAVY
APMT 160408PDER-CQ .640 .364 .187 .031 max .551 .006 - .012 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs APMT 160408PDER-CQ NST59
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
GRADE
SELECTION
INFORMATION
GUIDE 84
92
85
45° FACEMILLING INSERTS 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°
KB: Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
NB: Medium machining with broad application range
l S
CR: Heavy cutting with highest edge security
APPLICATION

CATALOG
ITEM
NUMBER d l s BS depth of *feed per MULTI-MATERIAL
cut, ap insert, fZ NST59
LIGHT
SEET 13T3AGEN-KB .528 .528 .156 .067 max .240 .003 - .008 H
MEDIUM
SEET 13T3AGEN-NB .528 .528 .156 .047 max .240 .004 - .012 H
HEAVY
SEET 13T3AGSN-CR .528 .528 .156 .047 max .240 .006 - .016 H
Ordering Example: 20 pcs SEET 13T3AGSN-CR NST59

*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
GRADE INFORMATION 84 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 89 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 92
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PROFILE MILLING INSERTS 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 CN:
CX:
Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
Medium machining with broad application range
d 15° S
T-CM, T: Roughing with highest edge security
APPLICATION

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

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

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

RDET 1604M0-CX 16mm .217 .187 max .315 .006 - .012 H
HEAVY
RDMW 1204M0T-CM 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 NST59

*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
GRADE
GRADE
SELECTION
INFORMATION
GUIDE 84
92
87 87
PROFILE MILLING INSERTSMILLING 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 CL: Light cutting with lowest cutting forces
CX: 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-CL 12mm .173 .187 max .236 .004 - .008 H

MEDIUM
RPET 1204M0-CX 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 NST59

*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
GRADE INFORMATION 84 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 89 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 92
88
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MILLING
Code Key 90
90
Cutting Speed Recommendations 92
Hardness Comparison Table 94
MILLING
PROFILEINSERTS CODE
MILLING KEY | CATALOG NUMBERS
INSERTS
EXAMPLE 1
A P M T 16 04 08 P D E R – KB
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
Tolerance Class tolerance on 'd' tolerance on 'B' S tolerance on '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
90
PROFILE MILLING INSERTS
RECOMMENDED STARTING CUTTING SPEEDS | MILLING


Material
ISO Group
.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 Ex. P20, 1300, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000,

(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

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
92
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
94
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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Insert Selection Guide 4

Turning Inserts, Negative Rake 5

Turning Inserts, Positive Rake 33

Notch Grooving Inserts 70

Notch Threading Inserts 71

High Feed Milling Cutters and Inserts 74

Square Shoulder Milling Inserts 85

45° Facemilling Inserts 86

Profile Milling Inserts 87

INSERT SELECTION GUIDE

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 –

GRADES FOR GENERAL TURNING | NEGATIVE RAKE INSERTS

See pages 64 and 65 for more information on grades for turning.

CHIPBREAKERS | NEGATIVE RAKE INSERTS

TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-CS NST51

facing and boring.

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432L-RQ NST42

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62

TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

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

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-CH NST42

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62

TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-CG NST50

facing and boring.

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STAINLESS STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-RS NST53

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62

TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STAINLESS STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-RH NST52

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62

TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) CAST IRON

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 432-FK NST40

facing and boring.

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) CAST IRON

Ordering Example: 20 pcs CNMG 644-TK NST41

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62

TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 432-CS NST51

Use for profile turning, copy turning, and semi-finishing.

Can turn more complex shapes due to 55° included angle.

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STEEL

Ordering Example: 20 pcs DNMG 433-CH NST51

GRADE SELECTION GUIDE 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 55 CUTTING SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS 62

TURNING INSERTS | NEGATIVE RAKE

DIMENSIONS (INCH) CUTTING DATA (INCH) STAINLESS STEEL