Professional Turning Insert for Stainless Steel Machining
The CNMM-SXR RT255M indexable insert provides a sophisticated and highly practical solution for roughing stainless steel. Combining the wear-resistant RT255M grade – a PVD-coated M20-M30 carbide – with a solid CNMM shape, this tool delivers dependable performance. The SXR chipbreaker geometry is precisely tailored for continuous and light interrupted cutting conditions. This enables flexible application possibilities and supports efficient workflows during demanding turning operations. The inserts are supplied in a standard packaging unit of 10 pieces.
Suitable materials

Technical data
- Shape: CNMM
- Processing: Roughing
- Cutting condition: Continuous and light interrupted
- Workpiece Material: Stainless Steel
- Grade: RT255M (PVD coated M20-M30 carbide)
- Packaging unit: 10 Pc.
Dimensions of CNMM-SXR RT255M
|
Item Nr. |
r |
L |
I.C. |
S |
| CNMM 120408-SXR RT255M |
1661120 |
0,8 |
12,9 |
12,7 |
4,76 |
| CNMM 120412-SXR RT255M |
1661121 |
1,2 |
12,9 |
12,7 |
4,76 |
| CNMM 160612-SXR RT255M |
1661122 |
1,2 |
16,1 |
15,875 |
6,35 |
| CNMM 160616-SXR RT255M |
1661123 |
1,6 |
16,1 |
15,875 |
6,35 |
| CNMM 190612-SXR RT255M |
1661124 |
1,2 |
19,3 |
19,05 |
6,35 |
| CNMM 190616-SXR RT255M |
1661125 |
1,6 |
19,3 |
19,05 |
6,35 |
| CNMM 190624-SXR RT255M |
1661126 |
2,4 |
19,3 |
19,05 |
6,35 |
Cutting data
|
Stainless Steel |
|
Vc (m/min) |
fn (mm/U) |
ap (mm) |
| CNMM 120408-SXR RT255M |
80-200 |
0,3-0,5 |
1,5-5,0 |
| CNMM 120412-SXR RT255M |
80-200 |
0,3-0,5 |
2,0-5,5 |
| CNMM 160612-SXR RT255M |
80-200 |
0,35-0,6 |
2,0-5,5 |
| CNMM 160616-SXR RT255M |
80-200 |
0,35-0,6 |
2,5-5,5 |
| CNMM 190612-SXR RT255M |
80-200 |
0,35-0,7 |
1,5-9,0 |
| CNMM 190616-SXR RT255M |
80-200 |
0,35-0,7 |
2,0-9,0 |
| CNMM 190624-SXR RT255M |
80-200 |
0,35-0,7 |
3,0-9,0 |
Applications
This turning insert is specifically engineered for robust roughing applications in stainless steel. Thanks to its negative basic shape and stable cutting edge, it excels in machining tough stainless steels across both batch and individual production environments. Its optimization for continuous and light interrupted cuts makes it a highly versatile choice for facing and longitudinal turning of challenging workpiece contours.
The CNMM insert is frequently used in mechanical engineering, plant construction, and fixture manufacturing, where reliable cutting performance and predictable process security are essential.
Special features
The PVD coating of the RT255M grade provides excellent protection against premature wear and built-up edge formation, which is a decisive advantage when turning stainless steel. The underlying M20-M30 carbide exhibits high toughness, allowing it to withstand mechanical and thermal fluctuations during the cut.
Paired with the specialized SXR roughing geometry, the insert achieves effective chip control, reducing the risk of chip jamming and maintaining consistent surface quality even under demanding roughing parameters.