{"product_id":"taegutec-vbmt160404mt-tt5080-carbide-turning-insert","title":"TaeguTec VBMT160404MT TT5080 PVD Coated Carbide Turning Insert | 10 Pcs\/Box","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- H1 Header Area --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #47479F; color: #ffffff; padding: 35px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTaeguTec VBMT160404MT TT5080 Inserts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 1.1em; opacity: 0.95; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStainless Steel \u0026amp; High-Temp Alloy Medium Turning | TT5080 PVD Coated Grade | Box of 10 Pcs\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- H2 Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding: 10px 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479F; border-left: 5px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\"Which 35-degree positive diamond PVD-coated carbide insert with a 0.4mm corner radius and MT chipbreaker is best for medium turning, internal boring, and heat-resistant alloy machining in stainless steels and superalloys?\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eTaeguTec VBMT160404MT TT5080\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-precision, single-sided, positive-rake 35° rhombic turning insert engineered specifically for medium-duty machining, semi-finishing, and precision internal boring across austenitic stainless steels (ISO M), high-temperature superalloys (ISO S), and alloy steels (ISO P). Powered by TaeguTec's specialized \u003cstrong\u003eTT5080 PVD AlTiN coated carbide grade\u003c\/strong\u003e—featuring a thin, smooth TiAlN-TiN physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating over an ultra-fine-grain tungsten carbide substrate—this insert maintains an acute cutting edge with high fracture toughness and superior thermal stability. Unlike thick multi-layer CVD coatings (such as TT8125) that round the cutting edge and can encourage built-up edge (BUE) on gummy metals, the thin-film PVD coating on \u003cstrong\u003eTT5080\u003c\/strong\u003e shears austenitic stainless steel and nickel-based alloys cleanly while resisting notch wear and work-hardening. Paired with a precision \u003cstrong\u003e0.4mm nose radius\u003c\/strong\u003e and the robust \u003cstrong\u003eMT medium machining chipbreaker\u003c\/strong\u003e, it minimizes radial cutting pressure to eliminate chatter on slender boring bars while ensuring consistent chip control. Whether you are pairing it with internal boring bars like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beyond-s25s-svjbr16-boring-bar-internal-turning-tool-holder-vbmt1604\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeyond S25S-SVJBR16 Internal Boring Bar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beyond-s16q-svxbr11-boring-bar-holder-vbmt1103\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeyond S16Q-SVXBR11 Boring Bar Holder\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beyond-c16q-svjbr11-tungsten-steel-boring-bar-vbmt1103\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeyond C16Q-SVJBR11 Tungsten Steel Boring Bar\u003c\/a\u003e, or browsing our extensive collections of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taegutec-vbmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTaeguTec VBMT inserts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taegutec-vcmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTaeguTec VCMT inserts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taegutec-vnmg\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTaeguTec VNMG inserts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/korloy-vbmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKorloy VBMT inserts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zcc-ct-vbmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eZCC-CT VBMT inserts\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tungaloy-positive-turning-inserts-ccmt-dcmt-vbmt-tcmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTungaloy positive turning inserts\u003c\/a\u003e, the VBMT160404MT TT5080 guarantees elite shop floor productivity. Review additional engineering insights in our resources on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/carbide-insert-nose-radius-buyers-guide\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecarbide insert nose radius\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/stainless-steel-machining-insert-grade-speed-feed-guide\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estainless steel machining speeds and feeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/drill\/what-is-a-carbide-drill\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewhat is a carbide drill\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/milling\/solid-milling-vs-indexable-milling\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esolid vs indexable milling\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Features Section (Dark Background) --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background-color: #2c2c2c; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #47479F; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCore Engineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background: #3d3d3d; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 4px solid #47479F;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTT5080 PVD AlTiN Coated Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"color: #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThin-film TiAlN-TiN PVD coating on an ultra-fine substrate preserves edge sharpness, preventing built-up edge and notch wear in stainless steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background: #3d3d3d; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 4px solid #47479F;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eMT Medium Machining Chipbreaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"color: #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBalanced positive geometry engineered for reliable chip evacuation during medium turning and semi-finishing across sticky alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background: #3d3d3d; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 4px solid #47479F;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e0.4mm Radius \u0026amp; 35° Positive Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"color: #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eLow radial cutting pressure minimizes vibration during internal boring and enables crisp corner definition on complex profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Model Explanation Box --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479F; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eISO Code Specification Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; border: 2px solid #47479F; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; border-right: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eRhombic Shape (35° Nose)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; border-right: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eClearance Angle (5° Positive)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; border-right: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eMolded Tolerance Class\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; border-right: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eCylindrical Hole \u0026amp; Chipbreaker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; border-right: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eEdge Length (16.6mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; border-right: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eThickness (4.76mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; border-right: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003e04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eCorner Radius (0.4mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 70px; padding: 12px 5px; box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #e2e8f0;\"\u003eMT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; color: #555;\"\u003eMedium Turning Chipbreaker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Specifications Table \u0026 Metric vs Imperial --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 10px; overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479F; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Dimensional Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; min-width: 500px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #47479F; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eMetric (Standard)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eImperial Equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eISO \/ ANSI Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eVBMT 160404-MT\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eVBMT 331-MT (Approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInscribed Circle (IC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e9.525 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e0.375\" (3\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThickness (S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e4.76 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e0.1875\" (3\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCorner Radius (RE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e0.40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e0.0157\" (approx. 1\/64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrade \u0026amp; Substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eTT5080 (PVD AlTiN Coated Ultra-Fine Carbide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eStainless \u0026amp; Superalloy PVD Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Cutting Parameters Table --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 25px 20px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479F; margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Cutting Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666666; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e*Values are starting recommendations for medium turning and internal boring in stainless steels, high-temp alloys, and alloy steels with TT5080 PVD grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #47479F; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eWorkpiece Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eCutting Speed (Vc)\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eFeed Rate (fn)\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eDepth of Cut (Ap)\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 #dddddd;\"\u003eAustenitic Stainless Steels (M - 304 \/ 316L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e120 - 210 m\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.10 - 0.25 mm\/rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.60 - 3.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eHigh-Temp Superalloys \u0026amp; Titanium (S - Inconel \/ Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e35 - 75 m\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.08 - 0.20 mm\/rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.40 - 2.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eAlloy Steels \u0026amp; Interrupted Steel Cuts (P - 4140 \/ 4340)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e150 - 260 m\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.12 - 0.30 mm\/rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.60 - 3.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tooling Setup \u0026 Holder Box --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px dashed #47479F; padding: 25px 20px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #47479F; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCompatible Tool Holders \u0026amp; Boring Bar Resources\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555555;\"\u003ePair these precision 16-size (3\/8\" IC) positive inserts with compatible turning and boring toolholders such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beyond-s25s-svjbr16-boring-bar-internal-turning-tool-holder-vbmt1604\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeyond S25S-SVJBR16 Internal Boring Bar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beyond-s16q-svxbr11-boring-bar-holder-vbmt1103\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeyond S16Q-SVXBR11 Boring Bar Holder\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beyond-c16q-svjbr11-tungsten-steel-boring-bar-vbmt1103\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeyond C16Q-SVJBR11 Tungsten Steel Boring Bar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #666666;\"\u003eFor internal profiling solutions, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rough-and-fine-boring-series\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003erough and fine boring series\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screw-on-system-boring-bar\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003escrew-on system boring bars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Applications Section --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479F; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; color: #444444;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel \u0026amp; Superalloy Turning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp PVD AlTiN cutting edge cleanly shears gummy 304\/316L stainless steels, titanium, and Inconel without built-up edge or work-hardening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Boring \u0026amp; Thin-Walled Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low radial cutting pressure from the 0.4mm corner radius prevents deflection and vibration on long-overhang boring bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Brand Tooling Consolidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully compatible with alternate positive turning systems across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taegutec-vbmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTaeguTec VBMT\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/korloy-vbmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKorloy VBMT\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zcc-ct-vbmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eZCC-CT VBMT\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tungaloy-positive-turning-inserts-ccmt-dcmt-vbmt-tcmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTungaloy positive turning inserts\u003c\/a\u003e catalogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tool Compatibility \u0026 Related Collections --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479F; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSystem Compatibility \u0026amp; Related Insert Catalogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eVBMT 160404-MT\u003c\/strong\u003e fits all standard ISO-compliant positive 35° rhombic toolholders and boring bars designed for 9.525mm (3\/8\") IC positive VBMT inserts. To expand your tooling inventory, explore our comprehensive selections including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taegutec-vcmt\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTaeguTec VCMT\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taegutec-vnmg\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTaeguTec VNMG\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taegutec-negative-turning-inserts\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTaeguTec negative turning inserts\u003c\/a\u003e. Review additional application guides such as \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/cnmg-insert-grade-cross-reference-buyers-guide\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCNMG grade cross reference guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/cnmg-chipbreaker-pm-vs-mm-vs-mf-family-guide\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003echipbreaker family guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/carbide-inserts-by-material\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003einserts by material\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/carbide-inserts-by-operation\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003einserts by operation\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/top-global-cnc-insert-brands\" style=\"color: #47479F; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etop global CNC insert brands\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Grade Comparison Section (Brand Specific) --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479F; margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eTaeguTec Grade Selection Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eSelecting the optimal TaeguTec turning grade for positive inserts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTT5080 (Featured - PVD AlTiN Coated Grade):\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin-film PVD TiAlN-TiN coated ultra-fine substrate engineered for stainless steels (ISO M), high-temp superalloys (ISO S), and interrupted alloy steel cuts where sharp edges and fracture toughness are essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTT8125 (CVD Coated Grade):\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick multi-layer CVD coated carbide grade optimized for high-speed continuous turning in carbon steels and alloy steels (ISO P) where extreme thermal insulation is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCT3000 (Uncoated Cermet Grade):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic-metal composite designed specifically for high-speed mirror finishing in carbon steels without built-up edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Why Choose Us --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479F; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eWhy Machinists Choose Our Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #47479F; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e100% Genuine Guarantee\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eDirectly sourced original TaeguTec factory-sealed packages (10 pcs\/box).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #47479F; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eSame-Day Dispatch\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eIn-stock cutting tools ship rapidly to keep your CNC spindles turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #47479F; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechnical Engineering Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eOn-staff tooling specialists available for speed and feed recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ Section (Dark Theme Accent) --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; background-color: #47479F; color: #ffffff; padding: 30px 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eQ: When should I choose PVD grade TT5080 instead of CVD grade TT8125?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0; color: #f0f0f0;\"\u003eA: Choose PVD grade TT5080 for stainless steels (304\/316L), titanium, high-temperature superalloys, or interrupted steel cuts where a sharper edge and high fracture toughness prevent built-up edge and chipping. Choose thick CVD grade TT8125 for high-speed continuous turning in carbon steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eQ: Why select a 0.4mm corner radius (VBMT160404MT) for internal boring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0; color: #f0f0f0;\"\u003eA: A 0.4mm nose radius generates significantly lower radial cutting forces than a 0.8mm radius, preventing chatter and deflection on long-overhang boring bars and thin-walled stainless steel parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eQ: How many cutting edges are included in each box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0; color: #f0f0f0;\"\u003eA: Each single-sided VBMT insert provides 1 precision indexable cutting edge (10 edges total per factory-sealed box).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Material Tip Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cfooter style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #777777; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; padding-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Selection Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVD (TT5080) vs. CVD (TT8125) Coating Selection in Machining: When machining austenitic stainless steels (ISO M), high-temperature superalloys (ISO S), or performing interrupted cuts, thin-film PVD AlTiN coated grades like TaeguTec TT5080 maintain an acute cutting edge with high fracture toughness to prevent built-up edge and work-hardening. Conversely, reserve thicker multi-layer CVD coated grades (such as TT8125) for high-speed continuous turning in carbon and alloy steels (ISO P) where maximum thermal insulation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Keywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e TaeguTec VBMT160404MT TT5080, PVD coated carbide insert price, VBMT 331 stainless steel turning insert, TaeguTec superalloy insert, 35 degree positive boring insert VBMT16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TaeguTec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43365674320044,"sku":"VBMT160404MT TT5080","price":94.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/VBMT160404MTTT5080.jpg?v=1794566018","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/taegutec-vbmt160404mt-tt5080-carbide-turning-insert","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}