{"product_id":"taegutec-tcgt16t308fl-k10-carbide-insert-aluminum-turning","title":"Taegutec TCGT16T308FL K10 Carbide Insert for Aluminum Turning (10pcs)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cheader style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; padding: 35px 20px; border-radius: 4px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTaeguTec TCGT16T308FL K10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #bdc3c7; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eHigh-Performance Aluminum Turning: Polished Rake Face and Reinforced 0.8mm Corner Radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-left: 5px solid #e67e22; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f4f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #444; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\"Combine the razor-sharpness of the FL chipbreaker with the added durability of a 0.8mm radius for medium-duty aluminum machining.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTaeguTec TCGT16T308FL K10\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized 16mm triangular turning insert optimized for \u003cstrong\u003eAluminum, Copper, and Non-Ferrous materials (ISO N)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eK10 grade\u003c\/strong\u003e is an uncoated, fine-grained carbide designed to maintain an ultra-sharp edge while resisting the abrasive nature of silicon-heavy aluminum alloys. This model features a \u003cstrong\u003e0.8mm (031\") corner radius\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a more robust cutting point than the 0.4mm version, making it ideal for higher feed rates and heavier depths of cut while still delivering a superior surface finish. The \u003cstrong\u003eFL chipbreaker\u003c\/strong\u003e is mirror-polished to prevent built-up edge (BUE) and ensure rapid chip evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-left: 5px solid #e67e22; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eCore Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e67e22;\"\u003eMicro-Grain K10 Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003eUncoated carbide allows for a microscopic edge radius, significantly reducing cutting resistance and heat buildup in gummy alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e67e22;\"\u003eEnhanced 0.8mm Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003eOffers increased tip strength for facing and roughing operations while maintaining high-quality finishes at increased feed rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e67e22;\"\u003ePolished FL Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003eThe high-positive rake angle \"peels\" the chip away, while the polished surface eliminates friction for longer tool life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-left: 5px solid #e67e22; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #2c3e50; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1em; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eISO Designation Decoding: TCGT 16T308 FL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; font-family: monospace; font-size: 1.1em; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #2c3e50; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 85px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTriangle\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #2c3e50; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 85px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e7° Relief\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #2c3e50; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 85px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTol. Class G\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #2c3e50; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 85px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eW\/ Hole\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #e67e22; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 85px; text-align: center; background: #fffcf9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e16.5mm L\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #e67e22; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 85px; text-align: center; background: #fffcf9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3.97mm T\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #e67e22; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 85px; text-align: center; background: #fffcf9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0.8mm RE\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #2c3e50; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSide Length (L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThickness (S)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTCGT 16T308 FL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16.50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.97 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTCGT 32.52 FL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.650\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.156\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eRecommended Cutting Parameters (K10)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaterial Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVc (m\/min)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003efn (mm\/rev)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWrought Aluminum (6061\/7075)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e350 - 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.15 - 0.35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCast Aluminum (Si \u0026lt; 12%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e200 - 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.12 - 0.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCopper \/ Brass \/ Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150 - 400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.10 - 0.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border: 2px dashed #2c3e50; padding: 25px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eCompatible Tooling Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insert is precision-matched for \u003cstrong\u003eTCGT 16\u003c\/strong\u003e size turning tool holders, boring bars, and screw-on style systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #2c3e50; padding: 10px; display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; background: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/collections\/tc-insert-external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e67e22;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse TCGT 16 Compatible Holders →\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-left: 5px solid #e67e22; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium roughing to finishing of large aluminum aerospace components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning of automotive pistons and cylinder heads where silicon abrasion is high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachining of copper electrodes and heavy brass fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction of large-diameter plastic bushings and seals requiring clean shearing action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-left: 5px solid #e67e22; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003ePerformance Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 2px solid #e67e22; border-radius: 8px; background: #fffcf9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK10 (The Non-Ferrous Standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected here. Uncoated for maximum sharpness. Superior for preventing built-up edge in aluminum and plastics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCD Tipped (Long Life)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upgrade for high-silicon aluminum where K10 wear is too rapid in mass production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-left: 5px solid #e67e22; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\"\u003e1. When should I choose the 0.8mm radius over the 0.4mm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eThe 0.8mm (this insert) is better for applications requiring higher feed rates, interrupted cuts, or where the tool must handle a mix of roughing and finishing. Use 0.4mm for ultra-fine finishes or thin-walled parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\"\u003e2. Does this work for 316 Stainless Steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 5px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eNo. The uncoated K10 grade and ultra-sharp FL geometry are too fragile for the high-pressure and thermal demands of stainless steel. For ISO M materials, look for PVD-coated grades like TT6030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter style=\"padding: 20px; background: #eee; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Pro Machinist Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e When using the 0.8mm radius for finishing, ensure your feed rate is at least 0.15mm\/rev. If the feed is too low, the tool will \"rub\" rather than cut, which can actually degrade the surface finish and cause vibration in aluminum.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"taegutec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43348491010220,"sku":"TCGT16T308FL K10","price":139.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/TaeguTec_TCGT16T308FL_K10_Uncoated_Carbide_Insert_with_0.8mm_Radius_for_Aluminum_and_Non-Ferrous_Turning..jpg?v=1776655229","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/taegutec-tcgt16t308fl-k10-carbide-insert-aluminum-turning","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}