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Mitsubishi TPGH110302L-FS VP15TF | Left-Hand PVD Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPMH090204-MV NX2525 | Cermet Steel Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPMH080204-MV VP15TF | PVD Coated General Purpose Insert
Mitsubishi TPMH080204-MV US735 | Stainless Steel Turning Insert
Mitsubishi TPMH080204-MV UE6020 | CVD Coated Steel Turning Insert
TPMH080204-MV NX2525 (10pcs)
Mitsubishi TPMH080204-FV VP15TF | Miracle Coated Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX110304L NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX110304L HTI10 | Left-Hand Carbide Aluminum Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX110304 HTI10 | Non-Ferrous Aluminum Turning Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX110302L NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX090208 HTI10 | Sharp Carbide Aluminum Turning Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX090204L NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX090204 HTI10 | Non-Ferrous Aluminum Turning Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX090202L NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX080204L NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGX080202L NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGH160308L-FS HTI10 | Left-Hand Uncoated Carbide Insert
Mitsubishi TPGH160304L-FS NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finish Insert
Mitsubishi TPGH160304L-FS HTI10 | Left-Hand Uncoated Carbide Insert
Mitsubishi TPGH110304R-FS VP15TF | Right-Hand PVD Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGH110304L-FS VP15TF | Left-Hand PVD Finishing Insert
Mitsubishi TPGH110304L-FS NX2525 | Left-Hand Cermet Finish Insert
Mitsubishi Positive Turning Inserts — 366 Genuine SKUs in Stock
Factory-direct supply of 366 genuine Mitsubishi Materials positive-type turning inserts in stock at CNCHome-Beyond, covering 32 ISO shape variants (CCMT / DCMT / TCMT / VBMT / RCMT and 27 more) and 14 grades for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum. Every insert is single-sided (7° or 11° clearance) for a sharper cutting edge and lower cutting force, manufactured in Japan under ISO 1832, and shipped globally at 30-50% below OEM list price.
- 100% genuine Mitsubishi Materials — sourced directly from the Japan factory, hologram-sealed boxes, traceable lot numbers
- 30-50% below OEM list price — factory-direct pricing with no middleman markup
- ISO 1832 standard compliant — every insert follows the international turning insert designation system
- Free global shipping — DHL / UPS / FedEx 3-7 day delivery to 50+ countries
- Volume discounts — 2-9 pieces 6% off, 10+ pieces 12% off
- Aluminum-grade HTI10 in stock — uncoated K-class for 6061/7075, hard to find in the aftermarket
What is a “Positive” Turning Insert?
In the ISO 1832 insert designation system, the second letter indicates the clearance angle: “P” (11°), “G” (7°), or “M” (5°). All three mean the insert is single-sided, with the cutting edge only on the top face. Compared to negative (N, 0°, double-sided) inserts, positive inserts deliver:
- Lower cutting forces — the positive rake face reduces radial force by 20-40%, ideal for slender shafts, thin-wall tubes, and small CNC Swiss-type lathes
- Sharper cutting edge — single-sided geometry allows precision grinding to a razor edge, perfect for mirror-finish finishing on steel (NX2525 / AP25N cermet grades)
- Better for aluminum & non-ferrous — the low cutting temperature of aluminum demands a sharp, uncoated edge (HTI10 K-class), which only positive inserts can provide without BUE
- Faster indexing — only one side to flip, no shim required, changeout in 10 seconds vs 30 for negative
Trade-off: Positive inserts have only 2-4 cutting edges (vs 4-8 for negative) and a thinner body (2.38-4.76 mm vs 4.76-6.35 mm), making them less suitable for heavy roughing or interrupted cuts. For those applications, see our Mitsubishi negative turning inserts collection instead.
ISO Nomenclature Decoded (Positive Turning Example)
Take CCMT120408-FM VP15TF — the most popular Mitsubishi positive turning insert:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C | Shape: 80° square (rhombic) — the most common positive geometry for general turning |
| C | Relief angle: 7° (positive, single-sided) — vs “N” which would mean 0° negative |
| M | Tolerance class: medium (M-class) precision |
| T | Type: hole + chip-breaker on top face only (single-sided) |
| 12 | Inscribed circle (IC) = 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) |
| 04 | Thickness = 4.76 mm (3/16 inch) |
| 08 | Nose radius = 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) |
| FM | Chip-breaker: finishing-medium (sharp edge with light chip control) |
| VP15TF | Grade: Mitsubishi PVD TiAlN (Miracle coat) universal P15-M25 |
For comparison, the negative equivalent is CNMG120408-MA UE6110 — notice the “N” vs “C” in position 2 (0° vs 7°), and the M-class M at position 3 (vs T for hole-and-chip-breaker on positive).
8 Major ISO Shape Families in Stock (32 Variants Total)
Mitsubishi’s positive turning insert lineup spans 8 main shape families with multiple tolerance variants (G = 7° precision / M = 7° with hole / E = 15° etc.), totaling 32 unique SKUs by shape. The most popular are listed first:
| Shape | Geometry | Cutting Edges | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCMT | 80° square 7° pos | 2 | General-purpose turning of steel / stainless / cast iron, the shop floor workhorse for low-power machines |
| DCMT | 55° diamond 7° pos | 2 | Profiling and contour turning, lower radial force for thin-wall work |
| TCMT | 60° triangle 7° pos | 3 | Profiling, semi-finishing, good for shafts with shoulders and chamfers |
| VBMT | 35° diamond 7° pos | 2 | Precision profiling, copy turning, finishing on complex contours (lowest radial force) |
| SCMT | 90° square 7° pos | 2 | Heavy roughing, large depths of cut, high MRR on big shafts (low-power machines) |
| RCMT / RCMX | Round | 8-12 | 3D profiling, copy turning, the highest edge count of any shape |
| VCMT | 35° diamond 7° pos (compact) | 2 | Precision finishing, smaller IC for tight radius work |
| WCMT / WBGT / WCGT | 80° trigon 7° pos | 3 | High-economy finishing, sharp edge for aluminum & finishing on steel |
| Plus 24 additional precision variants: CCGT, DCGT, TCGT, VBGT (7° precision ground for mirror finish), TPGH, TPGX, TPMH, TPMN, SPMN, SPMW, SPCG (specialty for aluminum), CCET, DCET, CCMH, CCGH, CCMW, TCMW, DCGW, SCGW, CPMH, RPMT, WBGT, WCMT, plus 5 more | |||
Top 8 Grades in Stock (14 Total)
Mitsubishi’s positive turning grade portfolio mirrors negative turning for most materials, but adds HTI10 as the signature aluminum grade (positive-exclusive). Top 8 by application frequency:
| Grade | Coating | Workpiece (ISO) | Best Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTI10 | Uncoated K-class | N (non-ferrous) | Aluminum 6061/7075 specialist, the signature positive-only grade, sharp uncoated edge prevents BUE on sticky aluminum & copper |
| US735 | CVD tough | M20-M35 (stainless) + K | Stainless steel turning, with interrupted cuts, cross-holes, the workhorse M-class grade for positive inserts |
| UE6110 | CVD TiCN-Al2O3-TiN | P10-P25 (steel) | High-speed continuous steel turning, also used in negative but excellent in positive for finishing |
| UE6020 | CVD multi-layer | P20-P35 (steel) | General-purpose steel turning, balanced wear + toughness |
| US7020 | CVD steel | P20-P30 (steel) | Steel finishing & medium turning, shared with threading |
| VP15TF | PVD TiAlN (Miracle coat) | P15-M25 (steel + stainless) | Universal PVD grade, the most versatile Mitsubishi insert, runs on virtually any workpiece below 220 m/min |
| UC5115 | CVD black super-coat | K05-K15 (cast iron) | High-speed gray / ductile cast iron, the cast iron master grade |
| NX2525 | Cermet (TiCN-Ni) | P05-P15 (steel) | Mirror-finish steel finishing, the unique cermet advantage (low BUE, high surface luster) |
| AP25N | Cermet (TiC-TiN) | P05-P15 (steel) | Cermet alternative to NX2525, slightly tougher |
| Additional 5 grades stocked: F7030 (steel finishing), MC6015 (steel medium), MP7035 (stainless heavy), UC5105 (cast iron), UTI20T (utility grade for mixed batches) | |||
Compatible Tool Holders
Positive inserts use a different holder than negative inserts (the pocket geometry differs due to the 7° clearance). Mitsubishi-style positive holders follow ISO 5608:
| Insert Shape | External Holder (Right-Hand) | Internal Boring Bar | Shank Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCMT 06 (1/4" IC) | SCLCR/L 0808D-06, 1010E-06 | A08M-SCLCR-06 | 8 / 10 mm (Swiss-type) |
| CCMT 09 (3/8" IC) | SCLCR/L 1212F-09, 1616H-09 | A12M-SCLCR-09, S16R-SCLCR-09 | 12 / 16 mm |
| CCMT 12 (1/2" IC) | SCLCR/L 2020K-12, 2525M-12 | A20R-SCLCR-12, S25S-SCLCR-12 | 20 / 25 mm |
| CCMT 16 (5/8" IC) | SCLCR/L 2525M-16, 3232P-16 | S32S-SCLCR-16 | 25 / 32 mm |
| DCMT 11 (3/8" IC) | SDJCR/L 1212F-11, 1616H-11 | A12M-SDJCR-11, S16R-SDJCR-11 | 12 / 16 mm |
| DCMT 15 (1/2" IC) | SDJCR/L 2020K-15 | S25R-SDJCR-15 | 20 / 25 mm |
| TCMT 16 (3/8" IC) | STFCR/L 1212F-16, 1616H-16 | S16R-STFCR-16 | 12 / 16 mm |
| TCMT 22 (1/2" IC) | STFCR/L 2020K-22 | S25R-STFCR-22 | 20 / 25 mm |
| VBMT 16 (3/8" IC) | SVJCR/L 1212F-16, 1616H-16 | A16M-SVJCR-16 | 12 / 16 mm |
| SCMT 09 (3/8" IC) | SSBCR/L 1212F-09 | S16R-SSBCR-09 | 12 / 16 mm |
| SCMT 12 (1/2" IC) | SSBCR/L 2020K-12 | S25R-SSBCR-12 | 20 / 25 mm |
| RCMT 10 / 12 | SRDCN 2020K-10 (neutral) | S20S-SRDCN-10 | 20 / 25 mm |
| TPGH 16 / TPGX 11 | STGCR/L 1212F-16 | A12M-STGCR-16 | 12 / 16 mm (aluminum) |
Recommended Cutting Parameters (Starting Point)
Always run a test cut before committing to a production run. These values are starting points for stable CNC lathe setups with adequate coolant:
| Grade | Workpiece | Cutting Speed Vc (m/min) | Feed f (mm/rev) | Depth ap (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTI10 | Aluminum 6061-T6 | 300 - 800 | 0.08 - 0.25 | 0.1 - 2.0 |
| HTI10 | Copper / Brass C360 | 200 - 500 | 0.08 - 0.20 | 0.1 - 1.5 |
| NX2525 (Cermet) | Carbon steel (1045 / S45C) | 180 - 420 | 0.05 - 0.15 | 0.1 - 0.8 |
| AP25N (Cermet) | Alloy steel (4140 / SCM440) | 150 - 300 | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.1 - 1.0 |
| US735 | Stainless steel 304 / 316 | 90 - 180 | 0.10 - 0.25 | 0.4 - 2.0 |
| VP15TF | Stainless steel 304 / 316 (universal) | 100 - 200 | 0.10 - 0.30 | 0.3 - 2.5 |
| UE6110 | Carbon steel (1045 / S45C) | 250 - 450 | 0.10 - 0.30 | 0.5 - 2.5 |
| UE6020 | Low carbon steel | 150 - 300 | 0.10 - 0.30 | 0.5 - 2.5 |
| UC5115 | Gray cast iron (HT250) | 150 - 350 | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.2 - 1.5 |
| F7030 | Steel finishing | 200 - 350 | 0.05 - 0.15 | 0.2 - 1.0 |
Positive vs Negative: When to Choose Each
| Factor | Positive (this collection) | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Edges per insert | 2 - 4 | 4 - 8 (50%-100% more) |
| Body thickness | 2.38 - 4.76 mm (sharper) | 4.76 - 6.35 mm (stronger) |
| Cutting forces | Lower (good for thin parts) | Higher (requires rigid setup) |
| Best for | Finishing, aluminum, slender shafts, Swiss-type, mirror surfaces | Heavy roughing, interrupted cuts, high-MRR production |
| Typical shapes | CCMT, DCMT, TCMT, VBMT, RCMT, SCMT, VCMT, WCMT | CNMG, DNMG, VNMG, WNMG, TNMG, SNMG |
| Aluminum grade | ✅ HTI10 (uncoated, sharp edge) | ❌ Not recommended (BUE risk) |
| Cermet for mirror finish | ✅ NX2525, AP25N (excellent) | ✅ Same cermets work |
| Per-edge cost | Higher (fewer edges) | Lower (more edges) |
| Shim required | No (direct clamp) | Yes (typically) |
| Indexing time | ~10 seconds (flip top) | ~30 seconds (flip + reseat shim) |
Browse our Mitsubishi negative turning inserts collection for heavy roughing and high-MRR production with 4-8 cutting edges per insert.
Why Positive Inserts Are Better for Swiss-Type Lathes
Modern CNC Swiss-type lathes (Citizen, Star, Tsugami, Tornos) work on slender bar stock (3-32 mm diameter) with live tooling and sub-spindles. Positive inserts dominate this market for three reasons:
- Lower radial force — Swiss workpieces are long and slender, so any radial force causes deflection and chatter. Positive inserts (especially 35° VBMT) reduce radial force by 20-40% vs negative.
- Smaller IC sizes — Positive inserts come in 6 mm (CCMT 06) and 9 mm (CCMT 09) IC sizes that fit the compact Swiss tool turrets, while negative inserts typically start at 12 mm IC.
- Single-side economy — Swiss lathes change inserts 5-10x more often than standard lathes due to small parts and high mix. The single-side design is faster to flip (10 sec vs 30 sec) which matters at high spindle utilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the “P” or “G” in CCMT stand for?
The second letter indicates the clearance angle and tolerance: “P” = 11° clearance (less common, used for finishing with extra clearance), “G” = 7° clearance (most common, ground precision for mirror finish), “M” = 5° clearance (rare, used in heavy interrupted cuts). All three are positive (single-sided), in contrast to “N” which would mean 0° clearance (negative, double-sided).
Q: Can I use HTI10 on steel or stainless steel?
No. HTI10 is an uncoated K-class grade specifically formulated for non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, bronze). On steel or stainless steel, the uncoated edge will wear out in seconds due to the high cutting temperatures. Use VP15TF or US735 for those materials.
Q: When should I choose VBMT over CCMT?
VBMT (35° diamond) has the lowest radial cutting force of any common positive insert, making it the best choice for:
- Thin-wall workpieces (less than 1 mm wall thickness)
- Long slender shafts prone to deflection
- Profiling on complex contours (less vibration at low speeds)
- Finishing on heat-sensitive alloys
Q: Why is cermet (NX2525) only for positive inserts?
Cermet works in both positive and negative forms, but it’s especially effective in positive because the sharp edge and low cutting force of the positive geometry pair well with cermet’s low BUE (built-up edge) tendency. The combination is the industry standard for mirror-finish steel turning on Swiss-type lathes and high-precision turning centers.
Q: Are these inserts compatible with non-Mitsubishi holders?
Yes. Mitsubishi positive inserts follow ISO 1832 / ISO 5608, the same standard as Sandvik, Kennametal, Iscar, Walter, and other major brands. The pocket geometry, IC size, and thickness are identical. As long as your holder accepts the same insert shape (e.g., CCMT 120408), the Mitsubishi insert will fit. Note that positive and negative inserts are not interchangeable in the same holder — the pocket geometry differs.
Q: How do I know if my workpiece needs a positive or negative insert?
Use this quick decision matrix:
- Aluminum / copper / brass → Positive only (HTI10 grade, no alternative)
- Mirror finish on steel → Positive (NX2525 cermet)
- Thin-wall tube or slender shaft → Positive (VBMT 35°)
- Swiss-type lathe, small parts → Positive (CCMT 06/09 compact sizes)
- Heavy roughing, high MRR → Negative (CNMG 80° square, 8 edges)
- Interrupted cuts, cast iron → Negative (CNMG / SNMG thick body)
- Maximum tool life on long production runs → Negative (more edges per insert)
Q: Do you offer custom grade selection consulting?
Yes. For complex work (Inconel, hardened steel >HRC 55, exotic aluminum alloys like 7075-T6 with high silicon, or large batch optimization), our engineers can recommend the optimal grade + chip-breaker combination. Contact us at chao@cnchome-beyond.com or WhatsApp +86 159 9066 3752 with your workpiece material, hardness, machine type (lathe / Swiss / multi-axis), and current tool life.
Shop Related Mitsubishi Collections
Browse the full Mitsubishi Materials catalog at CNCHome-Beyond:
- Mitsubishi Materials Brand Page — all Mitsubishi product lines, history, and engineering support
- Mitsubishi Master Catalog — all Mitsubishi products (currently re-organizing into sub-collections)
- Mitsubishi Negative Turning Inserts — 277 CNMG / DNMG / VNMG / WNMG 0° double-sided inserts for heavy roughing
- Mitsubishi Threading Inserts — 16ER / 16IR / 11ER / 22ER threading inserts in US7020 + VP15TF
- Mitsubishi Milling Inserts — 115 SKUs of APKT / AOMT / SEKT / SNKT milling cutters
Other Global Brand Positive Turning Inserts
CNCHome-Beyond also stocks equivalent positive turning inserts from the world’s top 3 carbide brands. Compare grades, lead times, and pricing:
- KORLOY Master Catalog — 557 SKUs (CCMT / DCMT / TCMT / VBMT) in grades NC3225, NC3030, NC9125, PC8110
- KORLOY Brand Page — Korean carbide manufacturer, ISO 9001 certified, 12 grades for steel / stainless / cast iron
- Tungaloy Master Catalog — 443 SKUs (CCMT / DCMT / TCMT) in T9000-series CVD and AH8000-series PVD grades
- Tungaloy Brand Page — Japanese carbide specialist, 90+ years in cutting tools
- TaeguTec Master Catalog — full turning + milling + drilling lineup in TT7000 / TT9080 / TT5515 grades
- TaeguTec Brand Page — Korean multinational, ISCAR group sister brand
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