{"product_id":"tungaloy-vbmt160404-ps-t9115-carbide-turning-insert","title":"Tungaloy VBMT160404-PS T9115 CVD Coated Carbide Turning Insert for Steel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 950px; margin: auto; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; user-select: text;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #47479f; color: #ffffff; padding: 45px 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTungaloy VBMT160404-PS T9115 Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eHigh-Speed Steel Finishing | CVD Coated | 16mm Profiling Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-bottom: 3px solid #47479F; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat is the best insert grade for high-speed steel finishing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTungaloy VBMT160404-PS T9115\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium CVD-coated carbide insert specifically optimized for finishing operations in steel (P15-P25 range). Featuring the advanced \u003cstrong\u003ePremiumTec\u003c\/strong\u003e surface technology, the T9115 grade offers exceptional wear resistance and heat dissipation during high-speed continuous cutting. The \u003cstrong\u003e35-degree rhombic geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for intricate profiling and copying, while the \u003cstrong\u003e-PS (Positive Sharp)\u003c\/strong\u003e chipbreaker ensures superior chip control at shallow depths of cut. This insert is the industrial choice for machinists seeking high-efficiency production and consistent dimensional accuracy in carbon and alloy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 30px 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eT9115 CVD Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eA thick Al2O3 coating combined with PremiumTec technology provides incredible resistance to crater wear and heat, making it ideal for dry or high-speed machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e-PS Finishing Breaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe sharp rake angle minimizes cutting resistance, effectively reducing vibration and heat buildup during precision profiling and super-finishing passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eExtended Edge Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe 16mm edge provides additional stability and heat dissipation capacity compared to smaller variants, supporting more aggressive profiling speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px; background-color: #f4f4fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eDecoding VBMT 160404-PS Nomenclature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e35° Rhom\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e5° Relief\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTolerance\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eHole\/Sinter\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e16mm Leg\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e4.76mm Thk\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0.4 Rad\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 55px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e-PS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSharp\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003e3. Technical Data: ISO vs. ANSI Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #47479f; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eStandard Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eISO (Metric)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eANSI (Imperial)\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 #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStandard Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVBMT160404-PS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVBMT 331-PS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInscribed Circle (IC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9.525 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThickness (S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.76 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCorner Radius (RE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/64\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px; padding: 20px; background-color: #47479f; color: white; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eRecommended Cutting Parameters for Steel Finishing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Speed (Vc):\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 - 400 m\/min (Highly efficient at 280 m\/min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Rate (f):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05 - 0.25 mm\/rev\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth of Cut (ap):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 - 1.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003e4. Primary Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed finishing of carbon steel (S45C) and alloy steel (SCM440).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate profiling of automotive transmission components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal diameter finishing where tight dimensional tolerance is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-finishing to finishing cycles on medium-sized workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003e5. Tool Holder Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for all standard ISO \u003cstrong\u003eVBMT 1604\u003c\/strong\u003e pockets. Works seamlessly with \u003cstrong\u003eSVJCR\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e external profiling holders and \u003cstrong\u003eSVUCR\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e internal boring bars. Perfect for Citizen, Haas, Mazak, and Mori Seiki lathes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003e6. Tungaloy Grade Selection Guide for Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #47479f; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCoating Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTarget Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCutting Stability\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; color: #47479f;\"\u003eT9115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCVD (PremiumTec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Speed Finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUltra Wear Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eT9125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCVD (PremiumTec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeneral Purpose \/ Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBalanced Toughness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNS9530\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUncoated Cermet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSuper-Finishing (Mirror)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh Gloss Finish\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 style=\"padding: 30px; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; text-align: center;\"\u003e7. Why Source from Beyond Li?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Genuine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTungaloy Japan Official Stock\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProcess Optimization Help\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Fast-Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eB2B Express Shipping\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px; background-color: #f4f4fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eFeedback from Global Machinists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; background: white; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Incredible Tool Life\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eF. Schneider, Germany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"T9115 is my go-to for finishing alloy steel. Even at 300 m\/min, the flank wear is minimal. Best finishing results I've had in years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; background: white; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Perfect Profiling\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eR. Miller, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The -PS breaker handles fine chips beautifully. No bird-nesting on our long finishing passes. Arrived from Beyond Li in 3 days.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; background: white; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Great Heat Resistance\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eT. Tanaka, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Working dry is no problem for this grade. The PremiumTec surface really prevents crater wear on high-speed runs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; background: white; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Excellent B2B Partner\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eL. Rossi, Italy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Authentic Tungaloy stock verified. We use these for our automotive production line. Very stable performance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; text-align: center;\"\u003e8. FAQ - Engineering Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 6px solid #47479F; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #47479f;\"\u003eQ: Is T9115 suitable for interrupted cuts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: T9115 is a hard grade optimized for continuous finishing. For heavy interrupted cuts, the T9125 grade with higher toughness is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 6px solid #47479F; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #47479f;\"\u003eQ: Can I use this for stainless steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: T9115 is designed for steel (P). For stainless steel (M), we recommend Tungaloy's AH600 series (like AH630) for better corrosion and thermal resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 6px solid #47479F; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0; color: #47479f;\"\u003eQ: Why use the 16mm size over 11mm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: The larger 1604 size offers more mass for heat dissipation and a longer support edge, making it more stable for larger workpieces or slightly deeper finish cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #47479f; color: white; padding: 25px; text-align: center; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eExpert Tip: Maximizing T9115 Life\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eTo fully utilize the **T9115 PremiumTec** coating, aim for high cutting speeds (above 200 m\/min). This prevents edge buildup and utilizes the thermal barrier of the CVD coating to keep the carbide substrate cool. **Tungaloy Japan** - Precision Engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #eee; text-align: center; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e© Technical Content by cnchome-beyond.com - Global CNC Tool Authority\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tungaloy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43170898837676,"sku":"VBMT160404-PS T9115","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/Tungaloy_VBMT160404-PS_T9115_35_Degree_Rhombic_Steel_Turning_Insert.jpg?v=1774859186","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/tungaloy-vbmt160404-ps-t9115-carbide-turning-insert","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}