BDMT11T316ER-JT PR1225 (10pcs)
BDMT11T308ER-JT PR1225 (10pcs)
BDMT11T304ER-JT PR1225 (10pcs)
BDMT11T308ER-JS PR1225 (10pcs)
BDMT070304ER-JS PR1225 (10pcs)
Milling Inserts APMT1604PDER-KZ PG035 (10pcs) - High-Quality Carbide Inserts for Stainless Steel
Milling Inserts APMT1604PDER-KZ PG025 (10pcs) - High-Quality Carbide Inserts for Steel & Stainless Steel
Milling Inserts APMT1135PDER-KZ PG035 (10pcs) - High-Quality Carbide Inserts for Stainless Steel
PNMU1205ANER-GH PR1225 (10pcs)
LPGT010210ER-GM PR1535 (10pcs)
LPGT010210ER-GM PR1525 (10pcs)
LOMU150508ER-GM PR1525 (10pcs)
Milling Inserts APMT1135PDER-KZ PG025 (10pcs) - High-Quality Carbide Inserts for Steel & Stainless Steel
SPKN1203EDTR TN100M (10pcs)
WNMU080608EN-GM PR1525 (10pcs)
About Kyocera Milling Inserts
Kyocera milling inserts are precision carbide tools engineered for high-feed face milling, profile milling, copy milling, and shoulder milling of steel, stainless, cast iron, and hardened materials. Kyocera's APMT, BDMT, and PNMU/WNMU/SPKN series cover the full range of milling applications from aluminum high-speed to hardened steel heavy roughing. Kyocera's proprietary MEGACOAT NANO PVD coating (with 1000+ nano-scale sub-layers) and PG-series cermet grades set the industry benchmark for tool life and surface finish.
Every Kyocera milling insert on this page is genuine OEM product from Kyocera Corporation (Japan, est. 1959), shipped with full lot traceability. CNCHome-Beyond is an authorized Kyocera distributor; orders placed before 3 PM China time ship same-day from our Hangzhou warehouse with DHL/UPS/FedEx express delivery in 3-7 business days.
Kyocera Milling Insert Geometries at a Glance
| Series | IC / Size | Type | Operation | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APMT 1604 / 1135 | 16 mm / 11 mm | Positive high-feed (axial 10-15°) | High-feed face milling, profiling | Steel + stainless — most popular high-feed geometry |
| BDMT 11T3 / 0703 | 11 mm / 7 mm | Ball-head / button copy (90°) | Copy milling, 3D profiling, finishing | Die-mold, aerospace blade, complex 3D surfaces |
| PNMU 1205AN | 12 mm (8 cutting edges) | Double-sided high-feed face mill | Heavy face milling at high feed | Steel + cast iron heavy roughing |
| WNMU 080608 | 8 mm (8 cutting edges) | Double-sided heavy wiper | Heavy face milling w/ wiper flat | Hardened steel + cast iron at high feed |
| SPKN 1203EDTR | 12 mm (4 cutting edges) | Square shoulder positive | 90° shoulder + face milling | General steel + cast iron shoulder milling |
| LPGT 010210 | 4 mm | Light profile positive | Light profile + wall finishing | Small-diameter copy, hardened steel finishing |
Need to compare with other brand milling geometries? See our complete Insert Grade Cross-Reference Tool and SKU Cross-Reference for direct equivalents between Kyocera, Sandvik, Kennametal, Iscar, Walter, Tungaloy, and Mitsubishi.
Popular Kyocera Grades for Milling
| Grade | Coating / Material | Workpiece | Recommended Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1225 | MEGACOAT NANO (PVD TiAlN super-nano) | Steel + stainless (P15-P35, M15-M30) | 120-220 m/min | Workhorse PVD grade for general steel + stainless milling |
| PR1525 | MEGACOAT NANO (PVD super-nano) | Steel + hardened steel (P20-P40, H20-H30) | 100-180 m/min | Hardened steel milling up to HRC 55, dry or wet |
| PR1535 | MEGACOAT NANO (PVD super-nano) | Hardened steel heavy (P30-P45, H25-H40) | 80-150 m/min | Heavy interrupted cuts in hardened steel, die-mold |
| PG025 | Cermet (TiCN-based uncoated) | Cast iron (K05-K20) | 150-300 m/min | Cast iron milling — mirror surface finish |
| PG035 | Cermet (TiCN-based uncoated) | Cast iron + steel (K10-K25, P10-P20) | 120-250 m/min | Cast iron semi-finishing + light steel milling |
| TN100M | Cermet (uncoated, edge-prep) | Steel precision (P05-P15) | 150-280 m/min | Steel mirror-finish face milling |
About MEGACOAT NANO & PG-series cermet: Kyocera's MEGACOAT NANO PVD coating uses 1000+ sub-layers of TiAlN for exceptional wear resistance in steel and stainless. The PG-series cermet grades (uncoated TiCN) deliver mirror surface finish on cast iron at 2-3x the speed of carbide. Use our Speeds & Feeds Calculator to dial in the exact parameters for your specific grade and operation.
Kyocera Chip-Breaker Reference (6 Variants)
Kyocera's milling chip-breaker system covers every operation from high-feed roughing to mirror finishing. Each chip-breaker is optimized for a specific feed and depth-of-cut range:
| Chip-Breaker | Application | Feed / Tooth | Depth of Cut | Best With Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT (Japan-rough) | Heavy roughing, high metal removal | 0.15-0.30 mm/tooth | 1.5-4.0 mm | BDMT 11T3 (steel + stainless) |
| JS (Japan-semi-finish) | Semi-finishing, balanced load | 0.10-0.20 mm/tooth | 0.8-2.5 mm | BDMT 11T3 + BDMT 07 (steel + stainless) |
| KZ (Kyocera Z-feed) | High-feed face milling, low load | 0.6-1.5 mm/tooth | 1.0-2.5 mm | APMT 1604 / 1135 (steel + cast iron) |
| GH (General Heavy) | Heavy face milling, double-sided | 0.5-1.2 mm/tooth | 1.5-3.5 mm | PNMU 1205AN (steel + cast iron) |
| GM (General Milling) | General purpose milling, low cutting force | 0.08-0.20 mm/tooth | 0.5-2.0 mm | LPGT / LOMU / WNMU (steel + stainless + hardened) |
| EDTR (Edge-prep) | Square shoulder milling, sharp edge | 0.10-0.25 mm/tooth | 1.0-4.0 mm | SPKN 1203 (steel + cast iron) |
How to Choose a Kyocera Milling Insert
Step 1: Match the series to operation. For high-feed face milling at 0.6-1.5 mm/tooth, choose APMT (16mm or 11mm IC, positive rake). For 3D copy / die-mold profiling, choose BDMT (ball-head, 11mm or 7mm). For heavy double-sided face milling, choose PNMU or WNMU (8 cutting edges per insert). For 90° shoulder milling, choose SPKN (4 edges, square shape). For light profile or small-diameter finishing, choose LPGT (4mm IC, precision).
Step 2: Match the grade to material. Steel + stainless general → PR1225 (workhorse PVD). Hardened steel up to HRC 55 → PR1525. Hardened steel heavy / interrupted → PR1535. Cast iron mirror finish → PG025 or PG035 cermet. Steel precision finishing → TN100M cermet.
Step 3: Match the chip-breaker to feed/depth. High-feed (>0.5 mm/tooth) → KZ, GH. Semi-finish (0.1-0.2 mm/tooth) → JS, GM. Heavy roughing (deep cuts) → JT, EDTR. Use the table above to find the right combination.
Step 4: Match the milling cutter body. Kyocera APMT 1604 fits SR…/SFR…/R200… series face mills. BDMT 11T3 fits SRBD…/R217… copy mills. PNMU fits SRP…/SRF… heavy face mills. SPKN fits SR…/SK… 90° shoulder mills. Need help matching inserts to cutter bodies? Use our Insert Holder Selector Tool for a guided 3-step match, or contact us for a custom cutter body quote.
Compatible Cutter Body Compatibility
All Kyocera milling inserts on this page are dimensionally interchangeable with industry-standard cutter bodies. Compatible families:
- APMT 1604 / 1135 — fits 16mm and 11mm high-feed face mill bodies (Sandvik R390, Kennametal Mill 1-10, Iscar Helimill, Mitsubishi AJX)
- BDMT 11T3 / 0703 — fits 11mm and 7mm ball-head copy mill bodies (Sandvik R217, Kennametal Ball Plus, Iscar Octomill)
- PNMU 1205AN — fits 12mm double-sided face mill bodies (Sandvik R390-12, Mitsubishi SRP, Iscar Octomill 12)
- SPKN 1203 — fits 12mm 90° shoulder mill bodies (Sandvik R290, Mitsubishi SPKN, Iscar Helimill 90)
- WNMU 0806 — fits 8mm double-sided face mill bodies (Sandvik R390-08, Iscar Octomill 08, Mitsubishi WNMU)
Need a cutter body quote? CNCHome-Beyond stocks compatible aftermarket cutter bodies for all Kyocera milling inserts. Send us your machine specs and insert type for a 24-hour quote at 30-50% below OEM pricing.
Cross-Brand Equivalents to Kyocera Milling Inserts
Kyocera milling insert geometries are dimensionally interchangeable with other major brands. Direct equivalents:
| Kyocera | Mitsubishi | Sandvik | Kennametal | Iscar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APMT 1604 PDER | APMT 1604 PDER | R390-11 T3 08M-PM | APMT 1604 PDTR | APKT 1604 PDR |
| BDMT 11T3 08ER | BDMT 11T3 08ER | R390-11 04M-MM | BDMT 11T3 08ER | BDMT 11T3 08ER |
| SPKN 1203 EDTR | SPKN 1203 EDTR | SPKN 1203 EDTR | SPKN 1203 EDTR | SPKN 1203 EDTR |
| PNMU 1205AN ER | PNMU 1205AN ER | R390-12 04M-PM | LOMU 150508 | PNMU 1205AN ER |
Looking for a Mitsubishi or Sandvik equivalent at lower cost? See Mitsubishi milling inserts or Tungaloy CNC milling inserts for direct alternatives, and use our Insert Grade Cross-Reference Tool for grade-to-grade equivalents.
All 15 In-Stock Kyocera Milling Inserts
Browse the complete catalog below. All 15 inserts are in stock and ship same-day from Hangzhou. Click any part number to view detailed specs, grade composition, and recommended cutting parameters.
BDMT 11T3 / 0703 Series — Ball-Head Copy Milling (5 inserts)
The BDMT 11T3 (11mm IC) and BDMT 0703 (7mm IC) are Kyocera's ball-head copy milling inserts for 3D profiling, die-mold finishing, and aerospace blade machining. The 90° positive rake makes them ideal for finish passes on hardened steel.
- BDMT11T316ER-JT PR1225 - 11mm IC, 1.6mm nose, JT rough, PVD steel/stainless
- BDMT11T308ER-JT PR1225 - 11mm IC, 0.8mm nose, JT rough, PVD steel/stainless
- BDMT11T304ER-JT PR1225 - 11mm IC, 0.4mm nose, JT rough, PVD steel/stainless
- BDMT11T308ER-JS PR1225 - 11mm IC, 0.8mm nose, JS semi-finish, PVD steel/stainless
- BDMT070304ER-JS PR1225 - 7mm IC, 0.4mm nose, JS semi-finish, PVD steel/stainless
APMT 1604 / 1135 Series — High-Feed Face Milling (4 inserts)
The APMT 1604 (16mm IC) and APMT 1135 (11mm IC) are Kyocera's high-feed face milling inserts. The KZ chip-breaker allows feed rates up to 1.5 mm/tooth at low cutting forces, ideal for face milling with high metal-removal rate.
- APMT1604PDER-KZ PG035 - 16mm IC, KZ high-feed, cermet cast iron
- APMT1604PDER-KZ PG025 - 16mm IC, KZ high-feed, cermet cast iron (precision)
- APMT1135PDER-KZ PG035 - 11mm IC, KZ high-feed, cermet cast iron
- APMT1135PDER-KZ PG025 - 11mm IC, KZ high-feed, cermet cast iron (precision)
PNMU 1205AN Series — Heavy Double-Sided Face Milling (1 insert)
The PNMU 1205AN is Kyocera's heavy double-sided face milling insert with 8 cutting edges. The GH chip-breaker handles high-feed face milling of steel and cast iron with excellent surface finish.
- PNMU1205ANER-GH PR1225 - 12mm IC, 8-edge heavy, PVD steel/stainless
LPGT 0102 Series — Precision Profile Milling (2 inserts)
The LPGT 010210 (4mm IC) is Kyocera's light profile insert for small-diameter copy milling and wall finishing. The GM chip-breaker and PVD grade make it ideal for hardened steel precision finishing.
- LPGT010210ER-GM PR1535 - 4mm IC, GM precision, PVD hardened steel
- LPGT010210ER-GM PR1525 - 4mm IC, GM precision, PVD hardened steel
LOMU 1505 + SPKN 1203 + WNMU 0806 Series — General Purpose (3 inserts)
The LOMU 1505 (15mm IC, double-sided), SPKN 1203 (12mm, square shoulder), and WNMU 0806 (8mm, double-sided with wiper) cover general purpose heavy milling of steel, stainless, and cast iron.
- LOMU150508ER-GM PR1525 - 15mm IC, 8-edge heavy, PVD hardened steel
- SPKN1203EDTR TN100M - 12mm IC, square shoulder, cermet steel
- WNMU080608EN-GM PR1525 - 8mm IC, 8-edge wiper, PVD hardened steel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Kyocera PR1225 and PR1525 grades for milling?
PR1225 is the workhorse PVD grade for general steel and stainless milling (P15-P35, M15-M30) at 120-220 m/min. It is the first-choice grade for 80% of milling applications. PR1525 is the harder PVD grade for hardened steel milling up to HRC 55 (P20-P40, H20-H30) at lower speeds (100-180 m/min). Use PR1225 for the bulk of milling; use PR1525 for hardened steel.
What is Kyocera PG025 / PG035 cermet grade best for?
PG025 and PG035 are Kyocera's uncoated cermet grades for cast iron milling. They deliver mirror surface finish at 2-3x the speed of carbide (150-300 m/min) and have exceptional wear resistance on cast iron. PG025 is for finishing (K05-K20); PG035 is for semi-finishing and light steel milling (K10-K25, P10-P20). They are not recommended for steel heavy roughing — use PR-series PVD instead.
What is the equivalent of Kyocera APMT 1604 PDER in other brands?
Kyocera APMT 1604 PDER is the industry-standard high-feed face milling insert (16mm IC, positive rake, 1.6mm nose). Direct equivalents: Sandvik R390-11 T3 08M-PM, Kennametal APMT 1604 PDTR, Iscar APKT 1604 PDR, Mitsubishi APMT 1604 PDER. All are dimensionally interchangeable on the same high-feed face mill body. For grade cross-reference, see our Insert Grade Cross-Reference Tool.
What is the difference between APMT high-feed and PNMU heavy face milling?
APMT is a single-sided positive high-feed insert for face milling at 0.6-1.5 mm/tooth with shallow depth of cut (1-2.5 mm). It has 2 cutting edges per insert and lower cutting forces. PNMU is a double-sided heavy face mill insert for high-feed face milling at 0.5-1.2 mm/tooth with deeper cuts (1.5-3.5 mm). It has 8 cutting edges per insert (4 per side) and higher metal removal. Choose APMT for finishing and profiling; PNMU for heavy roughing.
What is the BDMT ball-head insert best for?
BDMT is a ball-head (button) copy milling insert designed for 3D profiling, die-mold finishing, and aerospace blade machining. The 90° positive rake and rounded cutting edge allow it to follow complex 3D surfaces with a smooth finish. Common applications: tire mold finishing, turbine blade profiling, forging die finishing, and 3D sculpting. Use 11mm IC (BDMT 11T3) for general copy; use 7mm IC (BDMT 0703) for small-radius detail work.
What is the minimum order quantity for Kyocera milling inserts?
Sample orders start at 1 piece for grade validation. Standard production orders are 10-50 pieces per item. Bulk pricing tiers: 2-9 pieces 6% off, 10+ pieces 12% off (auto-applied at checkout). For custom grades or chip-breakers not in our standard catalog, MOQ is 200 pieces with 6-8 week lead time from Kyocera Japan. See our warranty and return policy for details on grade validation samples.
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