Korloy CNMG 120408-VM (Grade NC3120) is a medium-cutting carbide turning insert (12.7 mm IC, 0.8 mm corner radius) built for steel and cast iron. Delivers exceptional wear & fracture resistance under intermittent cutting — ideal for high productivity turning. #CarbideInserts #CNCmachining
Take your CNC turning performance to the next level with Korloy CNMG 120408-VM NC3120 — a premium carbide insert engineered for medium to rough turning of steel and cast iron.
Built with Korloy’s advanced NC3120 coating technology and VM chipbreaker geometry, this insert delivers exceptional wear resistance, stability, and surface finish — even under high cutting loads or intermittent machining conditions.
The CNMG 120408-VM NC3120 is a negative-type 80° diamond insert with a 12.7 mm inscribed circle and 0.8 mm corner radius. Its VM chipbreaker is designed for balanced cutting performance — combining smooth chip evacuation with strong edge integrity.
The insert’s NC3120 grade features a high-toughness carbide substrate coated with a multi-layer Al₂O₃-TiCN CVD coating, providing outstanding heat resistance and oxidation stability for longer tool life at higher cutting speeds.
Optimized for steel machining (P20–P35 range)
Handles carbon steels, alloy steels, and medium cast iron with ease — both continuous and slightly interrupted cuts.
VM Chipbreaker Design
Controlled chip flow for stable cutting and easy evacuation.
Strong edge design prevents chipping and breakage under variable loads.
Ideal for medium to roughing applications with consistent surface finish.
NC3120 Grade with Advanced CVD Coating
Multi-layer coating provides superior wear resistance and oxidation control.
Excellent adhesion between substrate and coating prevents flaking.
Maintains sharp cutting edge integrity at high cutting temperatures.
Extended Tool Life
Engineered substrate with high fracture resistance ensures durability during interrupted or heavy cuts.
Reduces tool changes and downtime — maximizing machine uptime and productivity.
Stable Wear Behavior
Predictable flank wear and minimal crater wear ensure consistent performance across long runs.
Maintains dimensional accuracy and excellent surface finish.
The CNMG 120408-VM NC3120 is the go-to choice for general-purpose and production turning operations in:
Automotive Manufacturing: Shafts, gear hubs, housings, connecting rods
Aerospace & Defense: Steel structural parts, precision brackets
Die & Mold Industry: Pre-machining of steel mold bases
Heavy Engineering: Rollers, flanges, couplings, and large-diameter parts
General Machining & Fabrication: Turning of medium carbon steels, tool steels, and mild cast iron
Its combination of high edge toughness + superior heat resistance makes it perfect for machining SCM440, S45C, EN8, EN19, and similar materials.
✅ Longer Tool Life – Up to 2× more parts per edge compared to conventional grades under identical cutting conditions.
✅ Fewer Insert Failures – Reliable cutting edge strength minimizes sudden chipping or breakage.
✅ Excellent Surface Finish – Consistent chip control results in smoother, more accurate finishes.
✅ Cost Efficiency – Reduced downtime and tool change frequency lower your cost per component.
✅ Versatile Performance – Works equally well in roughing and semi-finishing operations.
It’s optimized for medium cutting of steels (P20–P25) and cast iron. It handles interrupted cuts and roughing well thanks to its fracture-resistant substrate and VM breaker geometry.
NC3120 offers a balanced combination of wear resistance and toughness. In side-by-side trials, it outlasted competitor inserts nearly 2× under same conditions (200 parts vs 100) in SCM440 tests.
For SCM440: vc ~200–250 m/min, ap ~2.0 mm, fn ~0.2–0.35 mm/rev in medium-duty turning. (These figures are drawn from manufacturer test data for the VM grade. )
VM denotes the chipbreaker style (VM-type) engineered for medium to rough turning with stable chip formation and enhanced edge strength under interrupted cuts
It is a negative 80° rhombic (CNMG), IC = 12.7 mm, thickness ~4.76 mm, corner radius 0.8 mm.