VCMT 1604 Carbide Inserts
VCMT160404 and VCMT160408 carbide turning inserts deliver outstanding performance in a wide variety of CNC turning applications. These inserts efficiently machine carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and cast iron while maintaining excellent dimensional accuracy and surface finish. As a result, machine shops can increase productivity and reduce tooling costs without sacrificing quality.
Moreover, the advanced carbide substrate enhances wear resistance and cutting stability under demanding machining conditions. Therefore, the VCMT 160408 and VCMT160404 inserts maintain consistent cutting performance during both continuous and interrupted operations. In addition, the optimized cutting geometry improves chip control, reduces cutting forces, and supports longer tool life throughout the machining process.
Furthermore, these VCMT carbide inserts fit a broad range of industrial turning applications and CNC machining environments. Whether customers search for VCMT turning insert, VCMT carbide insert, VCMT16, VCMT 110304, VCMT160408, or VCMT160404 solutions, these inserts provide dependable performance and excellent value. Consequently, manufacturers can achieve higher machining efficiency, improved surface quality, and reliable production results across different materials and machining requirements.
BWIN VCMT Carbide Turning Inserts Specification:

| Model | L | IC | S | d | R |
| VCMT110302 | 11 | 6.35 | 3.18 | 2.8 | 0.2 |
| VCMT110304 | 11 | 6.35 | 3.18 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
| VCMT110308 | 11 | 6.35 | 3.18 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| VCMT160404 | 16.5 | 9.525 | 4.76 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| VCMT160408 | 16.5 | 9.525 | 4.76 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
Bwin Grade for Carbide Inserts:
| Grade | Coating | Color | Workpiece material | Application |
| BP020 | CVD | Yellow | P10-P20 | Suitable for semi-finishing to finishing machining of soft steel. |
| BP025 | CVD | Black | P25-P35 | Preferred grade for semi-finishing to finishing steel machining. |
| BP030 | CVD | Yellow | P25-P35 | BP030 is an upgraded version of BP020, Suitable for intermittent cutting of steel. |
| BP050 | CVD | Two-color | P35-P45 | It is suitable for turning of various steels and is the first choice for wear resistance. |
| BP070 | CVD | Colorful | P40-P65 | Suitable for hardened steel and difficult to machine materials |
| BM035 | PVD | Dark Purple | M10-M30 | Good at stainless steel semi-finishing turning, parting and grooving processing, preferred grade for steel and stainless steel milling and drilling. |
| BM055 | PVD | Purple Gold | M15-M35 | Preferred grade for steel and stainless milling and drilling. |
| BM085 | PVD | Colorful | M30-M55 S15-S40 H15-H55 |
Suitable for difficult to machine materials such as nickel alloys, chromium alloys, etc |
| BN01 | Uncoated | Silver | Suitable for processing non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum alloys. | |
| BT015 | PVD | Dark Gray | P20-P30 K10-K30 |
Suitable for steel and cast iron slight milling. |
| BT030 | PVD | Dark purple | P10-P25 M15-M35 |
Suitable for steel and stainless steel continue turning and threading. |
| BT065 | PVD | Yellow | P10-P20 | Good at steel semi-finishing turning, parting and grooving processing, preferred grade for steel milling and drilling. |
| BK115 | CVD | Black | K15-K30 | Suitable grade for semi-finishing to slight interrupted cast iron machining. |
| BC060 | Uncoated | Silver | P30-P40 | Suitable for processing variou steel parts and cast iron. |
| BC075 | Uncoated | Black | P40-P50 | Suitable for processing hardenedsteel and cast iron. |
| BC090 | Uncoated | Yellow | P40-P50 | Suitable for processing hardenedsteel and cast iron. |



