{"product_id":"tungaloy-vbmt160408-ps-t9115-carbide-turning-insert","title":"Tungaloy VBMT160408-PS T9115 CVD Carbide Turning Insert for Steel Finishing","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 VBMT160408-PS T9115 Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency Steel Finishing | 0.8mm Radius Stability | PremiumTec CVD Coating\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 carbide grade for stable high-speed steel turning?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTungaloy VBMT160408-PS T9115\u003c\/strong\u003e is an industrial-grade CVD-coated carbide insert engineered for the high-speed finishing of steels. Utilizing Tungaloy’s signature \u003cstrong\u003ePremiumTec\u003c\/strong\u003e surface technology, the T9115 grade provides an exceptionally smooth coating layer that resists adhesion and crater wear. The \u003cstrong\u003e0.8mm corner radius\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a perfect balance between edge strength and surface finish, allowing for higher feed rates and increased productivity without sacrificing part quality. Combined with the \u003cstrong\u003e-PS (Positive Sharp)\u003c\/strong\u003e chipbreaker, this insert excels in chip control even at low depths of cut, making it a reliable partner for precision profiling and final passes on automotive and general engineering components.\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 PremiumTec Coating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe thick Al2O3 CVD coating provides superior thermal protection, allowing for continuous cutting at high speeds where heat would normally degrade the tool edge.\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;\"\u003eEnhanced Radius Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe 0.8mm (1\/32\") radius is robust enough to handle slight variations in stock allowance while maintaining high-speed stability and preventing micro-chipping.\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 Precision Chip Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eDesigned with a positive rake angle, the -PS breaker reduces cutting forces and ensures clean chip evacuation, crucial for high-quality surface integrity.\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 160408-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 Edge\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;\"\u003e08\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0.8 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 (Metric) vs. ANSI (Imperial)\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;\"\u003eMetric (ISO)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eImperial (ANSI)\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;\"\u003eVBMT160408-PS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVBMT 332-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;\"\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/32\"\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\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 (Ideally 280 m\/min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Rate (f):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 - 0.25 mm\/rev\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth of Cut (ap):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 - 2.0 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 and semi-finishing of carbon and alloy steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiling operations on medium to large workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous turning where high dimensional accuracy is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive components and general machinery parts.\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 Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with standard ISO \u003cstrong\u003eVBMT 1604\u003c\/strong\u003e pockets. Optimized for use with \u003cstrong\u003eSVJCR\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e holders and \u003cstrong\u003eSVUCR\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e boring bars. Fits CNC machinery from Haas, Mazak, Mori Seiki, and Doosan.\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 Steel Turning Grade Selection\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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTarget Process\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBenefit\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\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;\"\u003eSuperior Wear Resistance\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\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;\"\u003eBalanced Performance\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMirror Finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExcellent Surface Gloss\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 CNCHome-Beyond?\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\u003eGenuine Tungaloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDirect Factory Source\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\u003eExpert B2B Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTechnical Machining Advice\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\u003eSecure Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVerified Global Delivery\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;\"\u003eProfessional Feedback\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\"Great Stability\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eMark T., Canada\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 0.8mm radius is very stable for our profiling work. Tool life on T9115 is impressive even at high RPMs.\"\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\"Clean Chips\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eE. Berg, Sweden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chip control is excellent with the -PS breaker. No bird-nesting on our final passes.\"\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\"Authentic Quality\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eR. Singh, India\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beyond Li delivered original Tungaloy stock quickly. Consistent results across every insert in the box.\"\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\"Fast Delivery\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eCarlos M., Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fastest shipping I've had for CNC tools. The T9115 grade works perfectly on S45C steel.\"\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\"Reliable for Production\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eHiroshi K., Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Consistent dimensional control. This 160408 model is very reliable for high-volume finishing.\"\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 good for interrupted cuts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: T9115 is designed for high-speed continuous finishing. For heavy interrupted cuts, T9125 or AH series are typically more stable.\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: While it can cut stainless, it is optimized for steel (P). For stainless steel (M), we recommend Tungaloy AH600 series grades.\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 choose the 0.8mm radius over 0.4mm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: 0.8mm offers higher edge strength and supports faster feed rates, making it more efficient for stable machine setups.\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;\"\u003eMachinist Tip: Maximizing T9115 Efficiency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eTo get the best out of the **T9115 grade**, ensure your cutting speed is above 200 m\/min. The **PremiumTec** coating thrives on speed; the thermal barrier it creates keeps the carbide substrate tough and protected. **Tungaloy Japan** - Excellence in 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":43170899951788,"sku":"VBMT160408-PS T9115","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/Tungaloy_VBMT160408-PS_T9115_35_Degree_Rhombic_Steel_Turning_Insert.jpg?v=1774859542","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/tungaloy-vbmt160408-ps-t9115-carbide-turning-insert","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}