Tungaloy TNMG160408-TM T9115 Carbide Insert Indexable

Description:

The Tungaloy TNMG160408-TM Grade T9115 carbide insert is used in CNC turning and precision metal cutting systems. Commonly installed in CNC lathes, turning centers, and automated machining equipment for medium turning of steel and alloy steel components. Maintenance teams, machinists, and manufacturing engineers use this insert for replacement, production machining, and maintaining reliable cutting performance in industrial machining operations.

Applications:

The Tungaloy TNMG160408-TM Grade T9115 carbide insert is designed for medium turning applications requiring excellent wear resistance, stable chip control, and long tool life. Its negative triangular geometry, TM chipbreaker, and MT-CVD coated T9115 grade provide dependable performance during continuous and lightly interrupted cutting of carbon steel and alloy steel. It is widely used in automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment production, hydraulic component machining, shaft production, and general CNC turning operations.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Tungaloy
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): TNMG160408-TM
• Grade: T9115
• Product Type: Indexable carbide turning insert
• Insert Shape: TNMG (60° triangle)
• Insert Size: TNMG160408 (ANSI TNMG332)
• Chipbreaker: TM (medium machining)
• Relief Angle: 0° (negative)
• Corner Radius: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
• Inscribed Circle (IC): 9.525 mm (3/8 in.)
• Insert Thickness: 4.76 mm (3/16 in.)
• Coating: MT-CVD TiCN + Al₂O₃ + TiN
• Insert Material: Carbide
• Cutting Direction: Neutral
• Recommended Workpiece Material: Steel and alloy steel (ISO P)
• Machining Operation: Medium turning and light roughing
• Compatible Machines: CNC lathes and turning centers

Common Replacements:

• Tungaloy TNMG160408-SM Grade T9225 carbide insert
• Tungaloy TNMG160408-TM Grade T9125 carbide insert
• Tungaloy TNMG160404-TM Grade T9115 carbide insert