Turning insert

CNMG160612

80° rhombic turning insert, 6.35 mm thick, 1.2 mm corner radius. We make this size in a wide range of chipbreaker styles, from finishing to roughing. Grade and coating are matched to your material and operation.

CNMG160612: illustration of a 80° rhombic insertCNMG160612
Illustration drawn from the designation, not to scale. Colour depends on the coating.
Reading the code

What CNMG160612 means

The designation follows ISO 1832 and states the insert’s basic features. Confirm the fit with the pocket and clamping system of your holder or cutter.

CodeFeatureMeaning
CShape80° rhombic
NClearance angle0° (negative insert)
MTolerance classClass M
GHole and chipbreakerCylindrical hole, chipbreaker on both faces
16Cutting edge length code16 (about 16 mm)
06Thickness6.35 mm
12Corner1.2 mm nominal

Dimensions are nominal values from the standard. Chipbreaker geometry, carbide grade and coating are not part of the ISO code; tell us the workpiece material, operation and quantity and we confirm them with the quotation.

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