{"product_id":"tungaloy-vcmt160408-ps-t9125-steel-turning-insert","title":"Tungaloy VCMT160408-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 VCMT160408-PS T9125 Turning Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eGeneral Purpose Steel Machining | 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 most reliable for general steel turning and interrupted finishing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTungaloy VCMT160408-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 with a stronger 0.8mm corner radius for increased edge stability.\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 Technical 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° 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;\"\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;\"\u003eT9125 Tough CVD Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eDesigned for high-stability machining in P25 steel. Resists thermal cracking and fracture during slightly interrupted cuts, extending tool life in non-ideal setups.\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 Edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe positive geometry reduces tool pressure, minimizing work hardening and workpiece vibration. Perfect for achieving high Ra surface quality.\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;\"\u003eThe 160408 designation provides a robust corner radius that allows for higher feed rates while maintaining structural integrity against chipping.\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;\"\u003eFeature\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;\"\u003eInscribed Circle (I.C.)\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\" (1\/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: 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)\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; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Rate (f)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\"\u003e0.08 - 0.25 mm\/rev\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth of Cut (ap)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.3 - 2.5 mm\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 style=\"color: #47479f; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"\/collections\/turning-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 VCMT 16 Series Holders\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;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-speed finishing of alloy steel (4140, 4340).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning of carbon steel workpieces (C45, 1045).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision machining in shaft and axle production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable performance on semi-interrupted surfaces.\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 Choose Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Genuine Tungaloy OEM Inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2B Wholesale Advantage \u0026amp; Fast Global Shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert Technical Support for CNC Optimization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKey Characteristic\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;\"\u003eGeneral Purpose \/ Versatile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh Toughness \/ Interrupted Cut\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;\"\u003eExtreme 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: #f4f4fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eGlobal Customer 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\"Workhorse Grade\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eMark R., USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"T9125 is my daily driver for steel. The 0.8mm radius on the VCMT160408 is tough enough for the occasional bump without losing the edge.\"\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\"Mirror Finish\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eDieter S., Germany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The -PS geometry provides a clean, glossy surface even on alloy steels. Very reliable for our shaft production.\"\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 Stability\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eLuca V., Italy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Consistent tool life across every box. We push these at 250m\/min and the CVD coating holds up beautifully.\"\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\"Reliable B2B Supplier\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eT. Nakamura, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Authentic Tungaloy parts. Fast shipping to Tokyo. The technical support here is exceptional.\"\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 primarily a steel grade (P25), it can perform in some ferritic stainless applications. For dedicated stainless work, we recommend the 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 optimal ap for the -PS breaker?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: The -PS is a finishing breaker. It performs best at depths of cut between 0.3mm and 1.5mm.\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 insert suitable for dry machining?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0;\"\u003eA: The T9125 CVD coating is heat-resistant, but coolant is highly recommended for finishing to ensure superior surface quality and chip evacuation.\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: Edge Preparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eWhen using the **T9125** grade on harder alloys, ensure your spindle speed (Vc) is high enough to activate the CVD coating's self-lubricating properties. This reduces built-up edge (BUE) and significantly improves finish Ra. **BEYOND CNC** - Reliability in Every Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #888; text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e© Technical Specification by Beyond Li - Global Industrial Authority\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tungaloy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171264889004,"sku":"VCMT160408-PS T9125","price":90.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/Tungaloy_VCMT160408-PS_T9125_35_Degree_Rhombic_CVD_Coated_Carbide_Insert.jpg?v=1775195123","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/tungaloy-vcmt160408-ps-t9125-steel-turning-insert","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}