{"product_id":"tungaloy-vcmt160404-ps-t9125-steel-turning-insert","title":"Tungaloy VCMT160404-PS T9125 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: 1000px; 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 VCMT160404-PS T9125 Turning Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eUniversal Steel Solution | Premium CVD Grade | -PS Sharp Finishing Geometry\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;\"\u003eWhich insert is the most reliable for general steel turning and finishing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTungaloy VCMT160404-PS T9125\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-versatility 35° rhombic insert engineered for workshops that demand stability across a wide range of steel machining tasks. The \u003cstrong\u003eT9125 grade\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a tough carbide substrate with a specialized CVD coating, making it the primary choice for P20-P35 steel applications involving both continuous and light interrupted cuts. Featuring the \u003cstrong\u003e-PS (Positive Sharp)\u003c\/strong\u003e chipbreaker, it reduces cutting resistance and ensures excellent chip evacuation at shallow depths of cut, providing a high-gloss finish on alloy and carbon steels.\u003c\/p\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;\"\u003eVCMT 160404-PS Model Breakdown\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: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e35° Shape\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e7° Relief\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\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: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\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: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\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: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\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: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0.4 Radius\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; text-align: center; min-width: 65px; background: white; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003e-PS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFinishing\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eT9125 Tough CVD Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eA versatile grade optimized for the P25 range. It excels at managing fluctuating cutting speeds and resisting thermal shock, ensuring longer tool life in diverse steel machining environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e-PS Finishing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe positive rake angle is designed for low cutting force. This effectively prevents vibration on slender workpieces and produces a superior surface Ra during final finishing passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePremiumTec Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eTungaloy's proprietary post-coating surface treatment reduces friction and metal adhesion, resulting in smoother chip evacuation and increased wear resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: ISO vs. ANSI\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;\"\u003eParameter\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;\"\u003eI.C. (Inscribed Circle)\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\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\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;\"\u003e0.016\" (1\/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: 25px; 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 (Steel Machining)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: white; margin-top: 10px; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Speed (Vc)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\"\u003e120 - 320 m\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Rate (f)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.05 - 0.20 mm\/rev\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; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eRequired Tool Holders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px dashed #47479F; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; display: inline-block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCompatible with SVJCR \/ SVUCR \/ SVQCR 1616 or 2020 Holders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #47479f; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"\/collections\/turning-tool-holders\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/collections\/vc-vb-insert-external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eView Compatible Holders Here\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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;\"\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral turning of carbon steel and alloy steel (SCM\/SNCM).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing operations on precision components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive shaft and gearbox machining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for high-stability CNC lathe environments.\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;\"\u003eWhy Machinists Prefer T9125?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T9125 grade is the \"safety first\" choice. It handles interruptions and varying hardness better than high-speed finishing grades, making it ideal for mixed-batch production.\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; text-align: center;\"\u003eTungaloy Steel Grade Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 15px;\"\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;\"\u003eCutting Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMain Advantage\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;\"\u003eT9125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVersatile \/ Interrupted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh Impact Toughness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eT9115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh Speed \/ Continuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSuperior Wear Resistance\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;\"\u003ePartnering for Precision\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eGenuine OEM Tungaloy Stock\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eB2B Wholesale Advantage\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 15px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCNC Process Optimization\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 Workshop Feedback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px 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 R., USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"T9125 is my go-to for general alloy steel turning. Even when the cut isn't perfectly smooth, the insert holds up without chipping.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #47479F; background: white; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Excellent Surface\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eDieter S., Germany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The -PS breaker handles fine cuts beautifully. The finish on our shaft components is mirror-like.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #47479F; background: white; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Reliable Tool Life\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eLuca M., Italy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Consistent quality across every box. We ran these at 250m\/min and got excellent dimensional stability.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #47479F; background: white; padding: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Authentic Quality\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eH. Sato, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Exactly as described. Authentic Tungaloy performance. Fast shipping to our facility.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; text-align: center;\"\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #47479F; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\"\u003eQ: Can I use T9125 for stainless steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: While it can cut some stainless, it is primarily a steel grade (P25). For stainless, consider the Tungaloy AH600\/AH700 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #47479F; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\"\u003eQ: What is the benefit of the 0.4 radius?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: The 0.4mm (VCMT160404) radius is ideal for fine finishing and reducing vibration on thin-walled parts compared to a 0.8mm radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #47479F; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0;\"\u003eQ: Does the -PS breaker work well for roughing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: No, the -PS is a finishing geometry. For roughing, consider the -TM or -TH geometries.\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: Carbide Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eIf your setup has vibration issues, the **-PS breaker** is your best ally. By lowering cutting resistance, it allows for high-precision finishing without deflection. **BEYOND CNC** - Reliability in Every Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #aaa; text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e© Technical Data by Beyond Li - Global CNC Authority\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tungaloy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43177679192236,"sku":"VCMT160404-PS T9125","price":90.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/Tungaloy_VCMT160404-PS_T9125_35_Degree_Rhombic_CVD_Coated_Carbide_Insert.jpg?v=1775194782","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/tungaloy-vcmt160404-ps-t9125-steel-turning-insert","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}