Walter TNMG160408-NF4 Indexable Carbide Insert

Description:

The Walter TNMG160408-NF4 Carbide Insert is used in industrial CNC turning systems for precision metal cutting, facing, roughing, profiling, and material removal operations in production machining environments. Commonly installed in indexable turning toolholders, CNC lathes, production turning centers, and heavy-duty manufacturing equipment. Maintenance teams, machinists, and manufacturing engineers use this insert for tooling replacement, production machining, process optimization, and maintaining reliable cutting performance during high-volume turning operations.

Applications:

The Walter TNMG160408-NF4 carbide insert is designed for industrial turning operations requiring dependable wear resistance, stable cutting performance, and efficient chip control across steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and cast iron materials. It is frequently utilized in automotive manufacturing, aerospace component production, oil and gas machining, heavy equipment fabrication, machine building operations, and CNC production environments where dimensional accuracy, long insert life, and reduced machine downtime are critical for maximizing productivity and machining efficiency. The NF4 geometry is optimized for finishing and light-to-medium machining applications requiring smooth surface finishes and precise dimensional control.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Walter
• Part Number: TNMG160408-NF4
• Product Type: Carbide Indexable Turning Insert
• Insert Style: TNMG
• Chipbreaker Geometry: NF4
• Insert Shape: Triangular Negative Insert
• Material: Carbide
• Inscribed Circle: 16 mm
• Insert Thickness: 4.76 mm
• Corner Radius: 0.8 mm
• Clearance Angle: 0°
• Cutting Direction: Neutral
• Number of Cutting Edges: Multiple Indexable Cutting Edges
• Function: Turning, facing, profiling, and material removal
• Application Type: CNC and production turning operations
• Designed For: Indexable turning toolholder systems
• Compatible Equipment: CNC lathes and turning centers
• Cutting Application: Steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and alloy materials
• Construction Type: Precision-ground carbide insert
• Industrial Use: Production machining and tooling replacement
• Performance Feature: Stable cutting performance and extended insert life
• Usage Purpose: Finishing and general-purpose turning operations

Common Replacements:

• Sandvik Coromant TNMG Turning Insert
• Kennametal TNMG Carbide Insert
• Seco TNMG Turning Insert