RCMT inserts
Round turning insert. We make 9 RCMT sizes, from RCMT0502M0 to RCMT2006M0. Grade, coating and chipbreaker are matched to your material and operation.
What RCMT means
The first four letters of an ISO 1832 designation give the shape, the clearance angle, the tolerance class, and the hole and chipbreaker.
| Code | Feature | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| R | Shape | Round |
| C | Clearance angle | 7° (positive insert) |
| M | Tolerance class | Class M |
| T | Hole and chipbreaker | Hole countersunk on one side, chipbreaker on one face |
Where RCMT inserts are used
A round insert has the strongest edge and no single corner. It is used for profiling and roughing, and can be turned in the holder to bring fresh sections of the edge into the cut.
RCMT is a positive (7° clearance) round turning insert. It has a countersunk hole for a clamping screw. The chipbreaker is on one face only. Positive inserts cut with lower forces, which suits finishing, small diameters, internal turning and less rigid setups.
Choose the diameter for your depth of cut and profile, and a holder made for RCMT inserts of that size.
Questions
- What does RCMT mean?
- It is an ISO 1832 code. R = Shape: Round; C = Clearance angle: 7° (positive insert); M = Tolerance class: Class M; T = Hole and chipbreaker: Hole countersunk on one side, chipbreaker on one face.
- Which RCMT sizes do you make?
- 9 sizes, from RCMT0502M0 to RCMT2006M0. Grade, coating and chipbreaker are confirmed with each quotation.
- How do I read RCMT10T3M0?
- RCMT = format; 10 = Diameter code (about 10 mm); T3 = Thickness (3.97 mm); M0 = Corner (round insert, metric diameter).
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