TBGT060102L PR930 (10pcs)
Korloy TCMT16T304-HMP NC3120 Universal Steel Turning Insert (10pcs)
TCMT16T308HQ CA4515 (10pcs)
TCMT110204HQ TN620 (10pcs)
TCMT110202HQ TN620 (10pcs)
TCMT090204HQ TN620 (10pcs)
TCMT090202HQ TN620 (10pcs)
TCMT16T308HQ CA5525 (10pcs)
TCMT16T304HQ CA5525 (10pcs)
TCMT110208HQ CA5525 (10pcs)
TCMT090204HQ CA5525 (10pcs)
TCMT090202HQ CA5525 (10pcs)
TBMT060104DP CA5525 (10pcs)
TBMT060102DP CA5525 (10pcs)
TBGT060104L PV720 (10pcs)
TBGT060104L KW10 (10pcs)
TBGT060102L KW10 (10pcs)
TCMT16T308HQ TN60 (10pcs)
TCMT110208HQ TN60 (10pcs)
TCMT110204HQ TN60 (10pcs)
TCMT110202HQ TN60 (10pcs)
TCMT090204HQ TN60 (10pcs)
TCMT090202HQ TN60 (10pcs)
TCGT110204L TN60 (10pcs)
TBMT060104DP TN60 (10pcs)
TBMT060102DP TN60 (10pcs)
TBGT060104L TN60 (10pcs)
TBGT060102L TN60 (10pcs)
TBMT060104DP PR930 (10pcs)
TBGT060104L PR930 (10pcs)
TBGT060101L PR930 (10pcs)
TBGT0601003L PR930 (10pcs)
TPGH080204L TN620 (10pcs)
TPGH090204L PV720 (10pcs)
TPGH090202L PV720 (10pcs)
TPGH080204L PV720 (10pcs)
TPGH080202L PV720 (10pcs)
TPGH090204R TN60 (10pcs)
TPGH090204L TN60 (10pcs)
TPGH090202L TN60 (10pcs)
TPGH080204L TN60 (10pcs)
TPGH080202L TN60 (10pcs)
TPGH090204L PR930 (10pcs)
TPGH090202L PR930 (10pcs)
TPGH080202L PR930 (10pcs)
TPGH090204L KW10 (10pcs)
TPGH090202L KW10 (10pcs)
TPGH080204L KW10 (10pcs)
Kyocera TB / TP / TC 60° Triangle Positive Inserts — TBMT, TBGT, TCMT, TCGT, TPMT, TPGH, TPGB
Kyocera 60° triangle positive inserts with 7° positive rake and 3 cutting edges per insert. The triangle geometry with hole provides the most economical positive turning option for high-volume steel, stainless, aluminum, and cast iron work. Available in 7 sub-designations covering molded chipbreakers (M-class), ground sharp (G-class), and cermet grades.
This catalog covers 100 Kyocera SKUs across TBMT (molded chipbreaker, 6.35 mm), TBGT (ground sharp, 6.35 mm), TCMT (molded, 9.5/11/16 mm), TCGT (ground, 11 mm), TPMT (molded with hole, 9.5/11/16 mm), TPGH (ground with hole), and TPGB (ground + chipbreaker + hole). Ten grade families: PR930, PR1125, TN60, TN620, CA5525, CA6525, CA4515, PV720, KW10, NC3120.
Browse the full Kyocera TB/TP/TC 60° triangle positive catalog, or jump to: About · Featured SKUs · Categories · Grades · FAQ.
Kyocera-Original Inserts from Japan
All inserts in this catalog are 100% genuine Kyocera — manufactured by Kyocera Corporation in Kyoto, Japan. Each insert is sourced through Kyocera's authorized distribution channels and ships in original Kyocera factory packaging with full Kyocera grade and lot traceability. Kyocera's premium carbide substrates, CVD/PVD coatings, and edge-preparation processes are specified across the full PR / TN / PV / CA / KW grade families — providing the consistent performance and reliability that has made Kyocera the leading Japanese cutting-tool brand.
About Kyocera TB / TP / TC 60° Triangle Positive Inserts
The TC/TP/TB 60° triangle positive geometry with 7° positive rake provides the lowest cost-per-edge among standard turning geometries. With only 3 cutting edges per insert, triangle geometry is less economical than rhombic (4 edges) or square (4 edges) inserts — but the narrow 60° point angle and small IC sizes make it ideal for tight-spaced profiling and grooving work.
Key advantages of the TC/TP/TB family:
- Small IC sizes — 6.35 mm (TC/TB 06) and 9.525 mm (TC 09) for tight-spaced profiling
- Wide grade selection — cermet (TN60/TN620), CVD steel (PR930/PR1125), CVD stainless (CA5525/CA6525), PVD (PV720), uncoated aluminum (KW10)
- 7 sub-designations for every application need — molded chipbreakers (M-class) and ground precision (G-class) variants
- Lower cutting forces from 7° positive rake — ideal for thin-walled work and Swiss-type lathes
The TC/TP/TB family includes seven sub-designations:
- TBMT — Triangle positive with hole + molded chipbreaker, 6.35 mm IC for small profiling/grooving
- TBGT — Triangle positive ground sharp + hole, 6.35 mm IC for precision finishing
- TCMT — Triangle positive with hole + molded chipbreaker. Most common triangle style for general turning (9.5/11/16 mm IC)
- TCGT — Triangle positive ground sharp edge for finishing work (11 mm IC)
- TPMT — Triangle positive with hole + molded chipbreaker + thicker cross-section (9.5/11/16 mm IC)
- TPGH — Triangle positive ground with hole (8/9/11/16 mm IC)
- TPGB — Triangle positive ground with hole + chipbreaker (8/9/11/16 mm IC)
Kyocera Corporation (Kyoto, Japan) supplies these inserts with Kyocera's full grade system — PR series (CVD steel), TN series (cermet), PV series (PVD), CA series (CVD stainless / cast iron), and KW series (uncoated aluminum).
Featured Kyocera TB / TP / TC Inserts
Twelve representative selections from our 100-SKU Kyocera 60° triangle positive catalog — covering each major sub-designation + grade combination for steel, stainless, cermet, and aluminum work.
TCMT16T308HQ CA5525 (10pcs) — Stainless Workhorse
Triangle molded chipbreaker with HQ high-feed geometry. CA5525 CVD stainless grade for stainless 304/316 production turning.
TCMT110204HQ TN620 (10pcs) — Cermet Steel Finishing
TN620 cermet grade for steel finishing at high surface quality. HQ chipbreaker for steel semi-finishing to finishing operations.
TCMT090204HQ PR930 (10pcs) — Steel Workhorse
PR930 CVD steel grade with HQ chipbreaker. General-purpose steel workhorse at moderate-to-high speeds.
TCMT110208HQ CA5525 (10pcs) — Stainless Heavy
0.8 mm corner radius for heavy stainless steel roughing. CA5525 CVD stainless grade.
TCGT110204L TN60 (10pcs) — Cermet Aluminum
Ground sharp left-hand insert for aluminum and steel finishing. TN60 cermet grade with L hand.
TPMT110308HQ PR1125 (10pcs) — High-Speed Steel
P-grade PR1125 for high-speed steel turning. HQ chipbreaker with thicker cross-section than TCMT for heavier roughing.
TPMT110304HQ CA6525 (10pcs) — Premium Stainless
Premium CA6525 CVD stainless grade for high-temperature alloys and duplex stainless. HQ chipbreaker.
TPMT110308GP PV720 (10pcs) — PVD Stainless
PVD-coated PV720 grade for stainless steel work. GP chipbreaker for stainless finishing operations.
TPGH090204L TN60 (10pcs) — Ground Steel Finishing
Ground precision insert for steel finishing. TN60 cermet grade with sharp L edge prep.
TPGH080204L KW10 (10pcs) — Aluminum Non-Ferrous
Uncoated KW10 grade for aluminum and non-ferrous metals. Sharp edge prep prevents BUE on soft materials.
TBGT060102L PR930 (10pcs) — Small IC Steel
Small IC 6.35 mm ground insert for tight-spaced steel profiling. PR930 CVD steel grade.
TBMT060102DP CA5525 (10pcs) — Small IC Stainless
Small IC 6.35 mm molded insert for stainless tight-spaced profiling. CA5525 CVD stainless grade.
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All Categories — Organized by Sub-Designation & IC Size
TBMT — Triangle Positive w/ Hole + Molded Chipbreaker (8 SKUs)
Small IC 6.35 mm triangle inserts with molded chipbreaker for tight-spaced profiling and grooving work.
- IC 6.35 mm — TBMT060102 / 060104 series with DP chipbreaker and TN60/PR930/CA5525/PV720/KW10 grades
TBGT — Triangle Positive Ground Sharp (8 SKUs)
Ground precision inserts without chipbreaker, sharp edges for finishing work at small IC.
- IC 6.35 mm — TBGT060102 / 060104 with L edge prep and TN60/PR930/PV720/KW10 grades
TCMT — Triangle Positive w/ Hole + Molded Chipbreaker (12 SKUs)
The most common TC style for general steel and stainless turning.
- TCMT09 (IC 9.525 mm) — 4 SKUs with HQ chipbreaker
- TCMT11 (IC 11 mm) — 4 SKUs with HQ chipbreaker
- TCMT16 (IC 16.5 mm) — 4 SKUs with HQ chipbreaker (heaviest)
- Grades: TN60, TN620, CA5525, CA4515, PR930
TCGT — Triangle Positive Ground Sharp (1 SKU)
Ground precision insert with sharp edge for finishing work.
- TCGT110204L TN60 — IC 11 mm ground sharp left-hand cermet
TPMT — Triangle Positive w/ Hole + Molded Chipbreaker (24 SKUs)
Thicker cross-section triangle inserts for heavier roughing. M-class tolerance.
- TPMT09 (IC 9.525 mm) — 4 SKUs with HQ/GP chipbreaker
- TPMT11 (IC 11 mm) — 16 SKUs with HQ/GP chipbreaker
- TPMT16 (IC 16.5 mm) — 4 SKUs with HQ chipbreaker
- Grades: TN60, CA5525, CA6525, PV720, PR930, PR1125, TN620
TPGH — Triangle Positive Ground w/ Hole (44 SKUs)
Largest sub-family — ground precision inserts for finishing across all material types.
- TPGH08 (IC 8 mm) — 8 SKUs
- TPGH09 (IC 9.525 mm) — 14 SKUs
- TPGH11 (IC 11 mm) — 12 SKUs
- TPGH16 (IC 16.5 mm) — 10 SKUs
- Grades: TN60, TN620, PR930, PV720, KW10
TPGB — Triangle Positive Ground + Chipbreaker + Hole (8 SKUs)
Ground inserts with chipbreaker geometry — precision + chip control.
- TPGB08 (IC 8 mm) — 2 SKUs
- TPGB09 (IC 9.525 mm) — 2 SKUs (1 OEM Kyocera original)
- TPGB11 (IC 11 mm) — 4 SKUs
- TPGB16 (IC 16.5 mm) — 1 SKU
- Grades: KW10 (uncoated aluminum)
Kyocera Grade Family Reference
Ten grade families cover the full ISO application range from steel finishing to cast iron roughing.
| Kyocera Grade | Type | Coating | ISO Application | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR930 | CVD | TiCN/Al₂O₃ | P10-P30 | Steel workhorse — most versatile |
| PR1125 | CVD | TiCN/Al₂O₃ | P10-P25 | Steel high-speed |
| TN60 | Cermet | TiC/TiN | P05-P15 | Steel finishing + aluminum |
| TN620 | Cermet | TiC/TiN | P05-P20 | Steel finishing premium |
| PV720 | PVD | TiAlN | P15-P30 / M15-M25 | Stainless + steel |
| CA4515 | CVD | TiCN/Al₂O₃ | K05-K15 | Cast iron |
| CA5525 | CVD | TiCN/Al₂O₃ thick | M15-M30 | Stainless + tough steel |
| CA6525 | CVD | TiCN/Al₂O₃ premium | M20-M35 | Stainless + high-temp alloys |
| KW10 | Uncoated | None | N05-N15 | Aluminum, non-ferrous |
| NC3120 | CVD | TiCN/Al₂O₃ | P15-P30 | Universal steel (cross-listed) |
Kyocera vs Sandvik — Grade Cross-Reference
Use this table to find equivalent grades from Sandvik for cross-brand comparison.
| Application | Kyocera Grade | Sandvik Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Steel P10-P30 | PR930 | GC 4325 |
| Steel P10-P25 | PR1125 | GC 4315 |
| Steel Premium | TN60 / TN620 | GC 1525 |
| Stainless M15-M30 | CA5525 | GC 2025 |
| Stainless Premium | CA6525 | GC 2035 |
| Stainless PVD | PV720 | GC 2025 (PVD variant) |
| Cast Iron K05-K15 | CA4515 | GC 3015 |
| Aluminum N05-N15 | KW10 | H13A (uncoated) |
How to Choose the Right Kyocera TB / TP / TC Insert
Selecting the correct triangle positive insert involves four decisions:
- Sub-designation → Operation: General turning → TCMT (M-class molded). Heavy roughing → TPMT (thicker section). Finishing → TCGT/TPGH (ground). Tight-spaced profiling → TBMT/TBGT (6.35 mm IC). Ground + chipbreaker → TPGB.
- Material → Grade: Steel → PR930 / PR1125. Stainless → CA5525 / CA6525 / PV720. Cermet finishing → TN60 / TN620. Cast iron → CA4515. Aluminum → KW10.
- IC size → Tool holder: IC 6.35 mm (TB) → STFBR/L 06 holders. IC 9.525 mm (TC/TPMT 09) → STFBR/L 09 / SCLCR/L 09 holders. IC 11 mm → STFBR/L 11. IC 16.5 mm → STFBR/L 16.
- Hand → Lathe configuration: L-hand inserts for Swiss-type and dual-direction turning. R-hand inserts standard.
Tip: For general stainless steel work, start with TCMT16T308HQ CA5525. For steel finishing, use TCMT110204HQ TN620 cermet. For aluminum, use TPGH080204L KW10 uncoated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these genuine Kyocera original inserts?
Yes — all 100 products in this catalog are 100% genuine Kyocera originals manufactured by Kyocera Corporation in Kyoto, Japan. Each insert ships in original Kyocera factory packaging with full traceability. Kyocera's grade designations (PR930, TN60, CA5525, KW10, etc.) are industry-standard references backed by decades of carbide substrate and coating development.
What's the difference between TC, TP, and TB sub-designations?
All three are 60° triangle positive inserts with 7° positive rake, but differ in thickness and tolerance class:
- TC — Standard thickness triangle (T-designation). Includes TCMT (molded chipbreaker) and TCGT (ground sharp).
- TP — Thicker cross-section triangle (P = thicker than T). Better for heavier roughing. Includes TPMT, TPGH, TPGB.
- TB — Small IC 6.35 mm triangle (B = small). For tight-spaced profiling and grooving. Includes TBMT, TBGT.
Use TC for general turning, TP for heavy roughing, TB for small-IC work.
What's the difference between molded and ground inserts?
Molded inserts (TCMT, TPMT, TBMT) have a chipbreaker pocket formed during pressing — cost-effective for general turning. Ground inserts (TCGT, TPGH, TBGT, TPGB) are precision-ground with tighter tolerances (±0.025 mm vs ±0.13 mm for molded) for finishing work where sharp edges and predictable performance matter. Use molded for general work; use ground for finishing, aluminum, and precision applications.
Why choose a triangle geometry instead of square or rhombic?
Triangle (TC/TP/TB) geometry has 3 cutting edges per insert vs 4 for square (SC) or rhombic (CC/DC). The trade-offs are:
- Triangle — 3 edges, narrow 60° point, smallest IC sizes (6.35 mm), lowest cost per insert but highest cost per edge
- Square — 4 edges, 90° point, stronger edge, more edges per insert
- Rhombic (CC/DC) — 4 edges, 80° or 55° point, best for profiling (DC) or general work (CC)
Choose triangle when you need small IC sizes for tight spaces; choose square/rhombic for maximum edge economy.
What is the HQ chipbreaker?
HQ is Kyocera's high-feed chipbreaker geometry for positive turning. It provides:
- Stable chip breaking at feeds 0.20-0.50 mm/rev
- Stronger edge than standard chipbreakers for higher feed operations
- Lower tendency for chip jamming at high depth-of-cut
- Compatible with high-feed profiling at 0.5+ mm/rev
HQ is the standard chipbreaker for Kyocera's stainless steel production turning.
What tool holder do I need for TC/TP/TB inserts?
Triangle positive inserts fit standard tool holders:
- STFBR/L — most common for triangle positive (works for all 4 IC sizes)
- STUCR/L — screw-clamp holders for triangle inserts
- SCTCR/L — boring bars for internal triangle turning
- STFPR/L — boring bars for internal positive triangle turning
Browse our turning tool holder catalog for compatible options.
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