{"product_id":"taegutec-tcmt090204pc-ct3000-cermet-insert-cnc-turning","title":"Taegutec TCMT090204PC CT3000 Cermet Insert for CNC Finish Turning (10pcs)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cheader style=\"background-color: #47479f; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTaeguTec TCMT090204PC CT3000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #e0e0ff; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eMirror Finishing Specialist: High-Speed Cermet with PC Chip Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9fb; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #444; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Which insert is best for finishing small steel parts where surface Ra values and chip breaking are critical?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTaeguTec TCMT090204PC CT3000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance 9mm triangular cermet insert designed for elite \u003cstrong\u003eSteel (ISO P)\u003c\/strong\u003e finishing. Utilizing the \u003cstrong\u003eCT3000 Cermet grade\u003c\/strong\u003e (a Ceramic-Metal composite), this tool offers superior chemical stability compared to tungsten carbide, effectively eliminating the \"Built-Up Edge\" (BUE) that dulls surface finishes. The \u003cstrong\u003ePC (Positive Finishing)\u003c\/strong\u003e chipbreaker is specifically engineered for light depths of cut, providing sharp shearing action and excellent chip evacuation in high-velocity operations. When your production requires high dimensional accuracy and a brilliant mirror finish, the CT3000 PC combination is the industry benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eCore Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #47479F; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eCermet Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe CT3000 grade maintains a sharp cutting edge even at high temperatures, ensuring Ra values stay consistent throughout the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #47479F; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003ePC Chipbreaker Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eDesigned for finishing, the PC geometry curls chips tightly for safe evacuation, protecting the workpiece surface from scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #47479F; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eExtreme Wear Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eSuperior crater and flank wear resistance in continuous steel turning, significantly reducing tool replacement frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px 0; border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2em; color: #47479f;\"\u003eISO Model Decoding: TCMT 090204 PC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-family: monospace; font-size: 1.1em; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTriangle\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px;\"\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 #ccc; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTolerance\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px;\"\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 #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; background: #f0f0ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e09\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e9.6mm L\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; background: #f0f0ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e2.38mm T\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; background: #f0f0ff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e04\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0.4mm 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: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #47479f; 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;\"\u003eDesignation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eI.C. Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTCMT 090204 PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.56 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.38 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTCMT 1.8(1.5)1 PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.218\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.094\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eRecommended Cutting Parameters (CT3000)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\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;\"\u003eCarbon Steel (P1-P2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e180 - 450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.05 - 0.20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAlloy Steel (P3-P4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150 - 380\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.05 - 0.15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px dashed #47479F; padding: 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px; background: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #47479f;\"\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tcmt09-tool-holders\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; padding: 10px 25px; background: rgb(71, 71, 159); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse TCMT 09 Compatible Tool Holders →\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; background: #f4f4f4; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for automotive valves, hydraulic fittings, and small engine parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best used in continuous cuts to achieve the desired mirror effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized for all ISO P Steels and Ductile Iron. Avoid non-ferrous metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Holders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully compatible with S-TCMCR\/L boring bars and external TCMT 09 holders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTaeguTec Cermet vs Carbide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #47479F; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eApplication Focus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSurface Finish (Ra)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f0ff; font-weight: bold; border: 2px solid #47479F;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCT3000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCermet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFinal Precision Pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMirror (\u0026lt; 0.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTT9215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCVD Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh Speed Roughing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGood (1.6 - 3.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTT9225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCVD Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeneral Purpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard (\u0026gt; 3.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eWhy Choose Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic TaeguTec excellence for precision machine shops. We supply genuine industrial tooling that ensures your finish passes are consistent from the first part to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Switched from carbide for my finishing passes. The CT3000 leaves a surface that looks like it was ground.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Richard D., USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The PC breaker works perfectly on my Swiss CNC. Great chip control on small alloy steel parts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Hans W., Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Consistent Ra values over long production runs. Excellent dimensional stability.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Sato Y., Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Molto buono per la finitura di precisione. Finish is much brighter than standard inserts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Pietro M., Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Fast delivery and the real deal. If you machine steel, you need this cermet for your final pass.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Chris L., USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this for interrupted cuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eA: Cermet is more brittle than carbide. It is highly recommended for continuous finishing. For heavy interruptions, consider a PVD carbide grade like TT5080.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the optimal depth of cut for the PC breaker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eA: The PC breaker is optimized for light finishing depths, typically between 0.2mm and 1.0mm.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why no coating on this insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eA: CT3000 is an uncoated cermet because cermet itself has a natural resistance to chemical heat and adhesion. Uncoated edges stay sharper for precision finishing.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter style=\"padding: 25px; background: #47479F; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMachinist Tip: To achieve the best mirror finish with cermet, increase your cutting speed (Vc) and ensure you are using a consistent flow of clean coolant to remove fine finishing chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"taegutec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43323215872172,"sku":"TCMT090204PC CT3000","price":88.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/TaeguTec_TCMT090204PC_CT3000_Cermet_Turning_Insert_with_PC_Chipbreaker_for_Steel_Finishing..jpg?v=1776667238","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/taegutec-tcmt090204pc-ct3000-cermet-insert-cnc-turning","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}