Walter SPMW120408-A57 Carbide Milling Inserts

Description:

The Walter SPMW120408-A57 Grade WAP35 Tiger·Tec Silver Carbide Milling Insert is used in industrial CNC milling systems for high-performance face milling, shoulder milling, profiling, and material removal operations in demanding production machining environments. Commonly installed in indexable milling cutters, CNC machining centers, automated manufacturing equipment, and heavy-duty metalworking systems. Maintenance teams, machinists, and manufacturing engineers use this insert for tooling replacement, production machining, process optimization, and maintaining reliable cutting performance during high-volume manufacturing operations.

Applications:

The Walter SPMW120408-A57 WAP35 Tiger·Tec Silver carbide insert is designed for industrial milling operations requiring exceptional wear resistance, stable cutting performance, and reliable chip control across steel, alloy steel, cast iron, and general-purpose metalworking applications. It is frequently utilized in automotive manufacturing, aerospace component production, heavy equipment machining, mold and die operations, steel fabrication facilities, and CNC production environments where dimensional accuracy, extended insert life, and reduced machine downtime are critical for maximizing productivity and machining efficiency. Tiger·Tec Silver coating technology is optimized for high cutting speeds and extended service life.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Walter Tiger·Tec Silver
• Part Number: SPMW120408-A57
• Grade: WAP35
• Product Type: Carbide Milling Insert
• Insert Style: SPMW120408
• Insert Material: Carbide
• Grade Classification: WAP35
• Geometry: A57
• Insert Shape: Square Positive Milling Insert
• Inscribed Circle: 12.7 mm
• Insert Thickness: 4.76 mm
• Corner Radius: 0.8 mm
• Function: Face milling, shoulder milling, profiling, and material removal
• Application Type: CNC and production milling operations
• Designed For: Indexable milling cutter systems
• Compatible Equipment: CNC machining centers and milling machines
• Cutting Application: Steel, alloy steel, cast iron, and general-purpose machining
• Coating Technology: Tiger·Tec Silver wear-resistant coating
• Construction Type: Precision-ground coated carbide insert
• Industrial Use: Production machining and tooling replacement
• Performance Feature: High wear resistance, thermal stability, and extended tool life
• Usage Purpose: General-purpose and high-performance milling operations

Common Replacements:

• Sandvik Coromant SPMW Milling Insert
• Kennametal Square Milling Insert
• Seco Carbide Milling Insert