Professional Turning Inserts for Stainless Steel Applications
The CNMG...-MM RT250M turning insert is a proven choice for turning applications involving stainless steel. With its negative basic shape, robust RT250M carbide grade, and wear-resistant PVD coating, it delivers consistent results in medium machining operations. This insert supports efficient workflows, especially in continuous and light interrupted cuts, by combining reliable chip breaking with appropriate tool life.
Suitable materials

Technical data
- Shape: CNMG
- Processing: Medium
- Cutting condition: Continuous and light interrupted
- Workpiece material: Stainless Steel
- Grade: RT250M (PVD coated M20-M30 carbide)
- Packaging unit: 10 pieces
Dimensions of turning insert CNMG...-MM RT250M
|
Item Nr. |
r |
L |
I.C. |
S |
d |
| CNMG 120404-MM RT250M |
1661731 |
0,4 |
12,9 |
12,7 |
4,76 |
5,16 |
| CNMG 120408-MM RT250M |
1661732 |
0,8 |
12,9 |
12,7 |
4,76 |
5,16 |
| CNMG 120412-MM RT250M |
1661733 |
1,2 |
12,9 |
12,7 |
4,76 |
5,16 |
Cutting data
|
Stainless Steel |
|
Vc (m/min) |
fn (mm/U) |
ap (mm) |
| CNMG 120404-MM RT250M |
90-170 |
0,20-0,36
|
1,5 -5,0 |
| CNMG 120408-MM RT250M |
90-170 |
0,20-0,36 |
1,5 -5,0 |
| CNMG 120412-MM RT250M |
90-170 |
0,20-0,36 |
1,5 -5,0 |
Applications
This cutting tool is specifically developed for the medium machining of stainless steel in industrial manufacturing. It is an excellent choice for general mechanical engineering and contract manufacturing, where stainless steel workpieces require consistent or slightly varying depths of cut. The geometry of the MM chipbreaker effectively supports chip evacuation during longitudinal and facing operations.
Special features
The combination of the PVD coating and the tough M20-M30 carbide substrate makes the RT250M grade resistant to typical wear mechanisms encountered when machining alloyed materials. Available in corner radii of 0.4 mm, 0.8 mm, and 1.2 mm, the insert opens up flexible application possibilities for various contours and surface finish requirements.