10pc Kyocera TCMT16T308HQ CA525 – Turning Insert (Finishing to Medium)

Kyocera TCMT16T308HQ CA525 – Turning Insert (10 pcs Finishing to Medium, HQ Chipbreaker)

The Kyocera TCMT16T308HQ CA525 is a positive-type triangular turning insert developed for finishing to medium cutting in steel applications. Supplied in a pack of 10 inserts, it features the reliable CA525 CVD-coated carbide grade, designed to deliver an optimal balance of wear resistance and toughness. Combined with the HQ chipbreaker, this insert provides smooth chip evacuation, reduced cutting forces, and consistent performance under both continuous and light interrupted machining conditions.

Key Features & Benefits

• CA525 Grade: Durable all-round CVD-coated carbide optimized for steel turning, ensuring excellent wear and fracture resistance.
• HQ Chipbreaker: Provides smooth chip control and reduced cutting resistance, ideal for finishing to medium-depth cuts.
• Enhanced Tool Life: Maintains edge sharpness and stability across a wide range of cutting speeds and feed rates.
• Consistent Surface Finish: Delivers high-quality surface results with stable dimensional accuracy during wet cutting.
• Pack Quantity: Supplied as a pack of 10 inserts for productivity and cost efficiency.

Applications

• Finishing and medium machining of carbon and alloy steels (e.g., S45C, SCM415, SCM440).
• Ideal for automotive and general engineering parts such as shafts, gears, and housings.
• Recommended cutting conditions: Vc = 150–250 m/min, ap = 0.3–1.5 mm, f = 0.1–0.3 mm/rev (wet cutting).

Technical Specifications

• Designation / Order Code: TCMT16T308HQ
• Insert Type: Positive, 60° triangular
• Inscribed Circle (IC): 9.525 mm
• Thickness: 3.97 mm
• Hole Diameter: 4.4 mm
• Corner Radius (RE): 0.8 mm
• Relief Angle: 7°
• Grade: CA525 (CVD-coated carbide)
• Chipbreaker: HQ – Finishing to Medium
• Pack Quantity: 10 pcs