{"product_id":"tungaloy-vcmt160408-ps-t9115-steel-finishing-insert","title":"Tungaloy VCMT160408-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: 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 VCMT160408-PS T9115 Turning Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eHigh-Speed Steel Specialist | Premium CVD Coating | -PS 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 turning insert is best for high-speed continuous steel finishing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTungaloy VCMT160408-PS T9115\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance 35° rhombic insert designed for maximum productivity in steel machining. The \u003cstrong\u003eT9115 grade\u003c\/strong\u003e features Tungaloy's industry-leading CVD coating, optimized for wear resistance and thermal stability during high-speed operations. Paired with the \u003cstrong\u003e-PS (Positive Sharp)\u003c\/strong\u003e chipbreaker, this insert provides exceptional chip evacuation at light to medium depths of cut, ensuring a high-quality surface finish and dimensional accuracy on a wide range of carbon and alloy 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 160408-PS Model Identification\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° Rhombic\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;\"\u003e08\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0.8 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;\"\u003eT9115 CVD Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eOptimized for high-speed steel turning. Features a thick Al\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e layer and specialized PremiumTec surface technology to reduce friction and crater wear.\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 \"Sharp\" Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe positive rake angle lowers cutting forces and vibration, making it ideal for high-precision finishing where surface gloss is a priority.\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;\"\u003e0.8mm Radius Strength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCompared to the 0.4mm version, the 160408 offers higher edge strength and can handle increased feed rates while maintaining process stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: Metric vs. 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;\"\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;\"\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.031\"\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 Conditions (Steel)\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);\"\u003e150 - 450 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;\"\u003e0.08 - 0.25 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;\"\u003eCompatible 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;\"\u003eFits SVJCR \/ SVUCR \/ SVQCR 1616 or 2020 Holders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003cu\u003eBrowse VCMT-16 Compatible Holders\u003c\/u\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;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous turning of alloy and carbon steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive component finishing (gears, shafts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed finishing of large-diameter workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2B high-volume production runs on CNC lathes.\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;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimized for CNC turning centers and automated lathes. Designed for stable, high-speed steel removal where Ra finish requirements are critical.\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 Overview\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTarget Application\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 Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh Speed \/ Continuous Finishing\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 Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeneral Purpose \/ Interrupted Cut\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;\"\u003eWhy Choose 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;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e100% Genuine Tungaloy\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 Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProven in High-Speed CNC\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\u003eFast Logistics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eGlobal B2B Support\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;\"\u003eCustomer Reviews\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\"Reliable for High Speeds\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eMarkus K., Germany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"T9115 grade is perfect for our finish turning. The surface quality remains consistent even at high Vc.\"\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\"Great Chip Control\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eJames R., USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The -PS breaker handles light cuts without bird nesting. Exactly what we need for our shafts.\"\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\"Very Stable\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eT. Tanaka, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Consistent tool life across boxes. Good value for industrial workshops.\"\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\"Perfect Italian B2B Partner\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eLuca B., Italy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Authentic inserts and great technical service. The 0.8 radius is much more durable for our alloy steel runs.\"\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 T9115 for interrupted steel cuts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: T9115 is optimized for continuous high-speed cutting. For interrupted cuts, we recommend T9125 for its superior toughness.\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 -PS breaker?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: The -PS (Positive Sharp) is a finishing breaker. It lowers cutting resistance and provides clean chip breaking at low feed rates.\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: Is this suitable for stainless steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: T9115 is a steel-specific (P-group) grade. For stainless steel, we recommend Tungaloy AH600 or AH700 series.\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: Heat Management\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eWhen machining with **T9115** at high speeds, ensure consistent coolant flow to maximize the life of the CVD coating. Avoid thermal shock by maintaining a stable temperature at the cutting edge. **BEYOND CNC** - Powering Your Productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #bbb; text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e© Technical Content provided by Beyond Li - Global Industrial Authority\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tungaloy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43170905850028,"sku":"VCMT160408-PS T9115","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/Tungaloy_VCMT160408-PS_T9115_35_Degree_Rhombic_CVD_Coated_Carbide_Insert.jpg?v=1775136296","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/tungaloy-vcmt160408-ps-t9115-steel-finishing-insert","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}