Deskar WNMG080412-CQ LF9018 is a premium, yellow-coated, negative triangular turning insert designed for steel machining. Its CQ chip-breaker delivers excellent chip control and long tool life, making it a best-seller for high-productivity CNC turning in demanding industries.
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Meet the Deskar WNMG080412-CQ LF9018 — engineered to take your steel turning to the next level with longer insert life, better chip control, and reduced cost per part.
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Geometry: WNMG, 80° broken-triangle; size code 08 (IC ≈ 8 mm) × 04 × 12 (thickness / corner radius)
Chip-breaker type: CQ — optimized for strong, stable chip control in turning operations.
Grade: LF9018 — a CVD/PVD-coated cemented carbide developed for steel machining with high toughness and wear resistance.
Application: Designed primarily for turning, especially finishing to medium steel workpieces.
The LF9018 grade offers exceptional wear resistance, meaning fewer insert changes and less downtime.
The CQ chip-breaker ensures smooth chip evacuation and control, reducing the risk of built-up edge and improving surface finish.
Its negative geometry gives a strong cutting edge that resists chipping even under demanding conditions, which means consistent performance and lower cost per component in production runs.
Automotive — high-volume steel turning, shafts, components
Aerospace — precision parts with tight tolerances
Die & Mold — critical steel mold faces and cores
General Engineering — bar turning, components, maintenance machining
The LF9018 grade and CQ chipbreaker are optimized for steel machining, especially in turns that demand strong wear resistance and good chip control.
Yes β while itβs ideal for finishing to medium turning, the CQ chip-breaker handles a range of depths and feeds, making it versatile for different turning operations.
LF9018 is a high-performance coated carbide that resists abrasion and edge chipping. Its combination of toughness and hardness allows longer cutting times and reduced frequency of insert changes.
The CQ geometry helps to produce stable, well-formed chips that evacuate cleanly, minimizing issues like built-up edge and improving surface finish consistency.
Itβs widely used in automotive, aerospace, die & mold, and general engineering β anywhere high-precision, high-volume steel turning is required.