{"product_id":"zcc-ct-apkt160408-pm-ybc302-milling-inserts-steel","title":"ZCC.CT APKT160408-PM YBC302 Milling Inserts for Steel Machining","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #47479f; padding: 35px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0; font-size: 26px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eZCC.CT APKT160408-PM YBC302 Inserts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #d1d1f0; margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAdvanced CVD Coated Carbide for High-Stability Steel Milling\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding: 25px 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; border-left: 6px solid #47479F; padding-left: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Which milling insert is best for high-productivity medium machining in steel where both wear resistance and edge toughness are required?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZCC.CT APKT160408-PM YBC301\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance milling solution designed for P-class steel materials. Utilizing a thick \u003cstrong\u003eCVD Al2O3 + TiCN coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, this grade provides a massive thermal barrier for stable cutting at high temperatures. The \u003cstrong\u003ePM (Medium-Duty) chipbreaker\u003c\/strong\u003e features a balanced geometry that provides enough sharpness for smooth chip evacuation while maintaining a reinforced edge to handle the impact of interrupted cuts in alloy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding: 20px 15px; background-color: #f4f4f9; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #47479f; position: absolute; left: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThick CVD Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superior resistance to crater wear and thermal deformation during high-speed milling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #47479f; position: absolute; left: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePM Chipbreaker Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for medium machining, offering a wide range of feed rates and cutting depths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #47479f; position: absolute; left: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e90° Precision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized for square shoulder milling with high vertical accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding: 30px 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e85° Parallelogram\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e11° Relief Angle\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eISO Tolerance\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #47479f; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eScrew Clamp\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e16mm Edge\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e04\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e4.76mm Thick\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0.8mm Radius\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #47479F; padding: 10px; flex: 1; min-width: 80px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMedium Machining\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\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;\"\u003eISO Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eMetric (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eImperial (inch)\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;\"\u003eCutting Edge (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.650\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThickness (S)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.76 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCorner Radius (r)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eRecommended Cutting Parameters (YBC302)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWorkpiece Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpeed (Vc)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeed (fz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e220 - 400 m\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.12 - 0.28 mm\/z\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAlloy Steel (P)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 - 320 m\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.10 - 0.25 mm\/z\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 25px; border: 2px dashed #47479F; padding: 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f0f4ff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #47479f;\"\u003eCompatible Toolholders: EMP01 \/ EMP02 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eFits original ZCC.CT 90° square shoulder end mills and face mills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 25px; background-color: #47479f; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#\"\u003eShop ZCC.CT Toolholders →\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; padding: 0 15px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSquare Shoulder \u0026amp; Face Milling\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHigh-Speed Continuous Cutting in Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMedium-Duty Milling of Carbon\/Alloy Steels\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGeneral CNC Machining for Industry Components\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #47479f;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOptimized for use on CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) and horizontal mills. Compatible with all standard APKT1604 pocket profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding: 25px 15px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eZCC.CT Grade Material Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYBC302 vs. YBG302:\u003c\/strong\u003e YBC302 (CVD) is specifically built for high-speed, continuous milling in steel where heat and cratering are the main concerns. \u003cstrong\u003eYBG302\u003c\/strong\u003e (PVD) is more versatile for stainless steel and interrupted cuts. For pure high-velocity steel milling, YBC302 offers significantly better tool life and thermal stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding: 30px 15px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; text-align: center; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eCustomer Success Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; background: white; width: 300px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c40f;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Switched to YBC302 for our mass production steel line. Cycle times are shorter and tool wear is very predictable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003csmall\u003e— Robert B., USA\u003c\/small\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; background: white; width: 300px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c40f;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Hervorragende Leistung in C45-Stahl. Sehr stabil bei hohen Vorschüben.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003csmall\u003e— Hans W., Germany\u003c\/small\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; background: white; width: 300px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c40f;\"\u003e★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Great value. Replaced our more expensive Japanese inserts with no loss in quality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003csmall\u003e— Paolo G., Italy\u003c\/small\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; background: white; width: 300px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #f1c40f;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Consistent ZCC quality. The PM chipbreaker is a real workhorse for our daily operations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003csmall\u003e— Sato M., Japan\u003c\/small\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding: 30px 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #47479f; font-size: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIs YBC302 better for dry or wet milling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003eCVD coatings like YBC302 excel in high-speed dry milling due to their thick Al2O3 thermal barrier. However, wet milling is acceptable for stable, continuous cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat is the recommended depth of cut for PM chipbreakers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003eThe PM geometry is optimized for medium machining. For the APKT1604, a depth of cut (Ap) between 1.0mm and 6.0mm is ideal for chip control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #47479f; color: #ffffff; padding: 30px; border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0; color: #ffffff; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMaterial Pro Tip: High-Velocity Advantage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eTo get the most out of \u003cstrong\u003eAPKT160408-PM YBC302\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintain a high cutting speed (Vc). The CVD coating requires heat to activate its full lubricity and wear resistance. Slow cutting speeds may cause the coating to micro-chip unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZCC.CT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43492282695852,"sku":"APKT160408-PM YBC302","price":70.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/7328\/1708\/files\/ZCC.CT_APKT160408-PM_YBC302_milling_insert_for_90-degree_square_shoulder_milling.jpg?v=1777253681","url":"https:\/\/cnchome-beyond.com\/products\/zcc-ct-apkt160408-pm-ybc302-milling-inserts-steel","provider":"CNCHome-Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}