TaeguTec RCMX 120400 TT5100 Indexable Carbide Inserts

Description:

The TaeguTec RCMX 120400 TT5100 Indexable Carbide Insert is a positive round turning insert designed for high-feed roughing and profiling operations on steel, stainless steel, and cast iron. Commonly used in CNC lathes, heavy-duty turning centers, and general machining applications, it provides excellent edge strength, superior chip resistance, and long tool life under demanding cutting conditions. Maintenance teams, machinists, OEMs, and manufacturing facilities use this indexable carbide insert for external turning, contouring, and high-feed roughing operations. The TT5100 grade is optimized for machining mild steels and low-alloy steels with outstanding resistance to chipping and built-up edge.

Applications:

The TaeguTec RCMX 120400 TT5100 Indexable Carbide Insert is designed for heavy-duty external turning and profiling applications requiring high feed rates and reliable cutting performance. It is widely used in CNC lathes, automotive component manufacturing, heavy equipment production, general machining, and steel fabrication where efficient metal removal, dependable chip control, and extended tool life are essential. The RCMX insert features a positive 7° clearance angle and is intended for high-feed roughing of steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TaeguTec
• Model / Part Number: RCMX 120400 TT5100
• Product Type: Indexable Carbide Turning Insert
• Insert Style: RCMX (Positive round insert)
• Grade: TT5100
• Insert Material: Cemented carbide
• Coating: CVD (TiCN + Al₂O₃ + TiN)
• Inscribed Circle (IC): 12 mm
• Insert Thickness: 4.76 mm
• Clearance Angle: 7°
• Fixing Hole Diameter: 4.19 mm
• Minimum Depth of Cut: 2.5 mm
• Maximum Depth of Cut: 5.0 mm
• Recommended Feed Rate: 0.30–0.60 mm/rev
• Compatible Materials: Steel (ISO P), stainless steel (ISO M), and cast iron (ISO K)
• Application Environment: CNC turning centers, heavy-duty lathes, external profiling, rough turning, and general metalworking.

Common Replacements:

• TaeguTec RCMX 120400 TT7100
• Sandvik Coromant RCMX 120400-PM GC4425
• Kennametal RCMX 120400 KCP25C