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Professional turning insert for stainless steel

The indexable insert VBMT 1604..-MM RT255M provides a well-engineered solution for demanding turning operations. Crafted from robust M20-M30 carbide, it features a protective PVD coating that supports tool life during stainless steel machining. This version is specifically designed for medium processing, handling continuous as well as slightly interrupted cutting conditions with high reliability. Professionals benefit from a practical selection of corner radii to accurately trace workpiece contours.

Suitable materials

Technical data

  • Shape: VBMT
  • Processing: Medium
  • Cutting conditions: Continuous and light interrupted
  • Workpiece material: Stainless Steel
  • Grade: RT255M (PVD coated M20-M30 carbide)
  • Packaging unit: 10 pieces

Dimensions of Indexable insert - VBMT 1604..-MM RT255M

Item Nr. r L I.C. S d
VBMT 160404-MM RT255M 1771451 0,4 16,5 9,525 4,76 4,4
VBMT 160408-MM RT255M 1771452 0,8 16,5 9,525 4,76 4,4

Cutting data

Stainless Steel
Vc (m/min) f (mm/rev.) ap (mm)
VBMT 160404-MM RT255M 100-200 0,07-0,21 0,25-2,7
VBMT 160408-MM RT255M 100-200 0,08-0,27 0,5-2,7

Applications

Thanks to its specific design for stainless steel, this turning insert excels in industrial environments such as plant construction or medical technology manufacturing. The geometry opens up flexible application possibilities in facing and longitudinal turning of medium-sized components, where consistently high cutting quality is required.

Special features

As a first choice for stainless steel, this tool features a wear-resistant M20-M30 carbide grade with PVD coating, establishing strong resistance to thermal stress. This ensures stable process control even during light interrupted cuts. The insert is supplied in a convenient packaging unit of 10 pieces to support efficient workflows in production.

1771451

Data sheet

Materials
Stainless Steel
Processing
Mittel
Inserts
VB..
Cutting conditions
Continuous
Light interrupted

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