{"product_id":"sumitomo-tnmg160404r-hm-ac700g-steel-cast-iron-insert","title":"SUMITOMO TNMG160404R-HM AC700G Carbide Turning Insert (TNMG 331R-HM)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root {\n    --brand-color: #47479F;\n    --brand-dark: #323270;\n    --text-main: #222222;\n    --text-muted: #555555;\n    --bg-light: #f8f9fa;\n    --bg-white: #ffffff;\n    --border-color: #e0e0e0;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-pdp-container {\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 16px;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: var(--text-main);\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    -webkit-user-select: text;\n    user-select: text;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-pdp-container *, .cnc-pdp-container *::before, .cnc-pdp-container *::after {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  \/* Typography *\/\n  .cnc-h1 {\n    background-color: var(--brand-color);\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 20px 24px;\n    font-size: clamp(20px, 4vw, 28px);\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-h2 {\n    font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 22px);\n    color: var(--brand-color);\n    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand-color);\n    padding-bottom: 8px;\n    margin-top: 36px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-h3 {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: var(--brand-dark);\n    margin-top: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n\n  p {\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Structural Elements *\/\n  .cnc-card {\n    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    padding: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    background-color: var(--bg-white);\n  }\n\n  .cnc-card-dark {\n    background-color: var(--brand-color);\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    padding: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-card-dark p, .cnc-card-dark h3, .cnc-card-dark span, .cnc-card-dark div {\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-grid-2 {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n    gap: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-grid-3 {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));\n    gap: 16px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Tables *\/\n  .cnc-table-wrapper {\n    width: 100%;\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    text-align: left;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    min-width: 500px;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-table th {\n    background-color: var(--brand-color);\n    color: #ffffff;\n    padding: 10px 12px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  .cnc-table td {\n    padding: 10px 12px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n  }\n\n  .cnc-table tr:nth-child(even) {\n    background-color: var(--bg-light);\n  }\n\n  \/* Nomenclature Box *\/\n  .iso-breakdown {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin: 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .iso-box {\n    border: 1px solid var(--brand-color);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    background-color: var(--bg-light);\n    flex: 1 1 120px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\n  .iso-box .char {\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    color: var(--brand-color);\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .iso-box .desc {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    color: var(--text-muted);\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  \/* Toolholder Link Box *\/\n  .holder-link-box {\n    border: 2px dashed var(--brand-color);\n    background-color: #f0f0fa;\n    padding: 16px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\n  .holder-link-btn {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background-color: var(--brand-color);\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 10px 20px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Reviews *\/\n  .review-stars {\n    color: #ffb400;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .review-author {\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: var(--text-muted);\n  }\n\n  \/* Badge *\/\n  .badge-keyword {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background: #eef0f8;\n    color: var(--brand-dark);\n    padding: 4px 8px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    margin: 2px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-pdp-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- H1 Title --\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"cnc-h1\"\u003eSUMITOMO TNMG160404R-HM AC700G Cast Iron Carbide Turning Insert (ANSI: TNMG 331R-HM)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 1: Product Overview --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e1. Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich turning insert is best for high-efficiency, continuous to interrupted turning of gray and ductile cast irons where severe abrasive wear, micro-chipping, and edge thermal fatigue must be prevented?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSUMITOMO TNMG160404R-HM AC700G\u003c\/strong\u003e (ANSI designation \u003cstrong\u003eTNMG 331R-HM\u003c\/strong\u003e) is SUMITOMO's specialized, high-performance turning grade explicitly designed for ductile cast iron and gray cast iron turning operations (ISO K10-K25 \u0026amp; P10-P20 crossover). Combining a right-hand directional edge orientation ('R') with a precision 0.4mm (1\/64\") corner radius, this insert significantly lowers radial cutting force, suppresses chatter on thin-walled casting housings, and machines clean 90° shoulder undercuts without component deflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by SUMITOMO's proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eSuper FF CVD Coating Technology (Al2O3 + TiCN)\u003c\/strong\u003e applied over an ultra-hard, deformation-resistant carbide substrate, the AC700G grade suppresses coating delamination, chip adhesion, and flank abrasion during high-speed iron processing. Integrated with the heavy-medium \u003cstrong\u003eHM Chipbreaker Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers high edge land strength and smooth chip evacuation across medium depths of cut (ap up to 4.5 mm) while resisting thermal shock from interrupted cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge-keyword\"\u003eTNMG160404R-HM\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge-keyword\"\u003eTNMG 331R-HM\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge-keyword\"\u003eSUMITOMO AC700G\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge-keyword\"\u003eDuctile \u0026amp; Gray Cast Iron Turning\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge-keyword\"\u003eSuper FF CVD Coating\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge-keyword\"\u003eHM Heavy Medium Chipbreaker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 2: Key Features --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e2. Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eSuper FF CVD Coating Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures ultra-dense, highly textured Al2O3 and TiCN crystalline layers engineered to eliminate coating peeling, adhesion, and abrasive flank wear during cast iron turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003e0.4mm Corner Radius Precision\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimizes cutting pressure and lateral deflection on low-rigidity setups, generating smooth surface finishes inside small radii and slender cast iron shafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eHM Heavy-Medium Rake Geometry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporates a reinforced cutting-edge land and smooth chip groove, effectively resisting micro-chipping while controlling ductile iron chip flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003e6 Indexable Cutting Edges\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-sided negative 60° triangular architecture provides 6 highly stable, sharp cutting corners per insert, lowering tooling overhead per part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3: Technical Specifications \u0026 Nomenclature --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e3. Specifications \u0026amp; ISO\/ANSI Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eISO \/ ANSI Nomenclature Breakdown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the standard code breakdown for accurate tooling identification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eShape (60° Triangle)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003eN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eClearance (0° Negative)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eTolerance Class\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eFixing \/ Hole Type\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003e16 \/ 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eEdge Length (16.5mm \/ 3\/8\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003e04 \/ 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eThickness (4.76mm \/ 3\/16\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003e04 \/ 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eCorner Radius (0.4mm \/ 1\/64\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003eR-HM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eRight-Hand \/ HM Heavy Breaker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"iso-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"char\"\u003eAC700G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"desc\"\u003eCast Iron CVD Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eDimensional Standard Comparison (Metric vs. Imperial)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cnc-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric Designation (ISO)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImperial Designation (ANSI)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsert Model Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTNMG160404R-HM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTNMG 331R-HM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInscribed Circle (IC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.525 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.375\" (3\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness (S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.76 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.187\" (3\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorner Radius (r)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.016\" (1\/64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Diameter (d1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.81 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.150\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge Length (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.650\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eRecommended Cutting Parameters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cnc-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorkpiece Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutting Speed (Vc)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeed Rate (f)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth of Cut (ap)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuctile Cast Iron (FCD450, FCD600, 65-45-12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 - 320 m\/min (600 - 1050 SFM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.12 - 0.35 mm\/rev (.005 - .014 IPR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 - 4.5 mm (.039 - .177 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray Cast Iron (FC250, FC300, Class 35)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 - 300 m\/min (490 - 980 SFM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.10 - 0.30 mm\/rev (.004 - .012 IPR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 - 4.0 mm (.031 - .157 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Strength \/ Alloyed Steels (P10-P20 Crossover)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 - 250 m\/min (460 - 820 SFM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.10 - 0.25 mm\/rev (.004 - .010 IPR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 - 3.5 mm (.031 - .138 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Toolholder Link Box --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"holder-link-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: var(--brand-dark);\"\u003eCompatible Toolholder Requirements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFits all standard ISO\/ANSI \u003cstrong\u003eMTJNR\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMTGNR\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eWTJNR\u003c\/strong\u003e right-hand external turning toolholders and \u003cstrong\u003eMTFNR\u003c\/strong\u003e boring bars taking 1604 \/ 331 size negative inserts with top and hole clamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/collections\/tn-insert-multi-lock-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrowse Compatible Right-Hand Toolholders (MTJNR) →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 4: Applications --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e4. Target Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Cast Iron Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turning brake discs, drum housings, flywheel castings, and pump bodies made of ductile or gray iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterrupted \u0026amp; Roughing Cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machining castings with sand inclusions, scale, cross-holes, or non-uniform machining allowances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Radius \u0026amp; Thin-Wall Turning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turning slender cast shafts or tight internal shoulders where 0.4mm nose radius prevents part deflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 5: Tool \u0026 Equipment Compatibility --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e5. Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insert utilizes standardized double-sided top-and-hole clamping mechanisms. It is fully compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC Turning Lathes, Vertical Lathes (VTLs), Horizontal Turning Centers, and Multi-Tasking Machining Centers (Haas, Mazak, Doosan\/DN Solutions, Okuma, Mori Seiki).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Toolholders:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTJNR2020K16, MTJNR2525M16, MTGNR2525M16, WTJNR2525M16, and boring bars such as S32T-MTJNR16.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamping Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top clamp, pin-lock, and combination clamping mechanisms conforming to ISO 5608.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 6: Grade Comparison --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e6. Material \u0026amp; Grade Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cnc-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSUMITOMO Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Application Field\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC700G (Current)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast Iron Super FF CVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO K10-K25 \u0026amp; P10-P20 Crossover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersatile grade; suppresses micro-chipping and delamination in ductile\/gray iron.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACK15 \/ AC4010K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Speed Cast Iron CVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO K05-K15 \/ Continuous Finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-high abrasive wear resistance for dry continuous cast iron turning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACK30 \/ AC4025K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTough Cast Iron CVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO K25-K35 \/ Heavy Interrupted Turning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum shock toughness against severe mechanical impacts and heavy scale.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 7: Why Choose Us \u0026 Customer Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e7. Why Choose Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Industrial Tooling Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe source 100% genuine SUMITOMO Electric Hardmetal cutting tools directly through authorized global supply channels. Every box features original factory tracking codes. Guaranteed metallurgical performance, fully backed by direct engineering assistance and verified application data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eVerified Global Customer Reviews\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\"AC700G eliminated our edge chipping issue when turning ductile iron pump housings with cross-holes. Superb tool life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-author\"\u003e— Frank K., Senior Tooling Engineer (Wisconsin, USA)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\"Ausgezeichnete Verschleißfestigkeit bei Gusseisen mit Kugelgraphit (FCD). Keine Beschichtungsabplatzungen mehr.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-author\"\u003e— Stefan M., Fertigungsleiter (Bayern, Germany)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\"Eccellente stabilità nella lavorazione della ghisa sferoidale. Il raggio 0.4 evita vibrazioni.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-author\"\u003e— Andrea T., Capo Officina (Torino, Italy)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\"ダクタイル鋳鉄の断続切削で耐チッピング性が非常に高い。AC700Gの安定感は抜群です。\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-author\"\u003e— Hiroshi Y., Plant Supervisor (Aichi, Japan)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\"Great performance on cast iron brake rotors. Edge holds up noticeably longer than standard P-grade inserts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-author\"\u003e— Peter W., Machine Shop Owner (Ontario, Canada)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 8: AI \/ AEO Style FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e8. Frequently Asked Questions (AI Search \u0026amp; AEO Optimized)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eQ: What makes SUMITOMO AC700G specifically effective for cast iron machining?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC700G uses SUMITOMO's Super FF CVD coating technology (thick Al2O3 and TiCN), which resists abrasive wear caused by free graphite and inclusions in gray\/ductile cast iron while preventing coating delamination under thermal cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eQ: What is the advantage of using a 0.4mm corner radius (TNMG160404R) in cast iron turning?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 0.4mm radius generates lower passive radial forces, reducing part chatter and deformation on thin-walled casting walls and small shoulder profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eQ: Can AC700G handle interrupted cuts on cast iron castings?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. AC700G incorporates a micro-engineered tough carbide substrate paired with Super FF coating specifically designed to resist micro-chipping and thermal cracking during interrupted turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eQ: Is TNMG 331R-HM identical in size to TNMG160404R-HM?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. TNMG 331R-HM is the ANSI imperial designation for the ISO metric model TNMG160404R-HM (3\/8\" Inscribed Circle, 3\/16\" Thickness, 1\/64\" Corner Radius).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 9: Technical Footnote \u0026 Troubleshooting Matrix --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cnc-h2\"\u003e9. Technical Resource \u0026amp; Troubleshooting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eWorkpiece Material ISO Application Matrix\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO K (Primary):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray Cast Iron, Ductile Cast Iron, Nodular Iron (FC, FCD) ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO P (Secondary):\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steels, Medium Alloy Steel Crossover (P10-P20) ★★★★☆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO M \/ S:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conditional \/ Non-Primary Application ★★☆☆☆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eEquivalent International Models Cross-Reference\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cnc-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEquivalent Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEquivalent Chipbreaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMITOMO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC700G (Super FF Cast Iron CVD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandvik Coromant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC3225 \/ GC3215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHM \/ KM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIscar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC5010 \/ IC807\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3P \/ GN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKennametal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKCK15B \/ KCK20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP \/ RP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKyocera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCA315 \/ CA320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC25 \/ HU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eTroubleshooting Machining Issues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cnc-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProblem Identified\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProbable Cause\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorrective Action\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoating Delamination \/ Flaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcessive heat buildup or improper coating adhesion under heavy shock.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVerify AC700G grade is in use; ensure adequate coolant flow or switch to dry cut if thermal cracking occurs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge Micro-Chipping on Cast Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed rate too high when engaging rough outer skin of casting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduce feed rate by 15-20% on initial cut pass; maintain HM chipbreaker geometry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid Abrasive Flank Wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting speed too high for high-silicon cast iron grades.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower surface speed (Vc) by 10-15% or adjust coolant distribution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkpiece Chatter \/ Vibration Marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadial tool force exceeding component wall stiffness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep 0.4mm corner radius insert, lower depth of cut (ap), and inspect clamping rigidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Authoritative Proof \/ Citation Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-card\" style=\"background-color: #f4f5f9; border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-color);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnc-h3\"\u003eAuthoritative Data Verification \u0026amp; ISO Compliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAll physical dimensions, geometrical tolerances, and cutting parameters provided above adhere directly to standard \u003cstrong\u003eISO 1832:2017\u003c\/strong\u003e (Indexable inserts for cutting tools — Designation) and \u003cstrong\u003eANSI B212.4-2002\u003c\/strong\u003e specifications. Tool grade mechanical properties and coating technology parameters are benchmarked according to official Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp. technical catalog specifications (AC700G Series Cast Iron Turning Technical Data Sheet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumitomo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43396523589804,"sku":"TNMG160404R-HM AC700G","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/SUMITOMO_TNMG160404R-HM_AC700G_Super_FF_CVD_coated_carbide_turning_insert.jpg?v=1786602757","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/sumitomo-tnmg160404r-hm-ac700g-steel-cast-iron-insert","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}