Korloy SNMG 120408 HA PC9030 — 90° square carbide insert (12 mm IC, 4 mm thickness) with PVD/CVD coating, designed for stainless-steel turning & semi-heavy duty cutting. Popular choice for long tool life, reliable chip control, and high surface finish.
Upgrade your turning performance with the Korloy SNMG 120408 HA PC9030, a premium square-shaped carbide insert engineered for consistent accuracy, long tool life, and stable machining even under demanding conditions. Designed with Korloy’s advanced coating technology and precision-ground geometry, this insert is a proven performer for stainless-steel and alloy-steel turning across high-volume production environments.
Boost your productivity & cut tooling cost per part — with longer tool life, smoother cuts, and less downtime using the SNMG 120408 HA PC9030.
Geometry & Size: SNMG 120408 — 90° square insert, inscribed circle (IC) 12 mm, thickness ~4 mm.
Corner Radius: Typically 0.8 mm (common for “08” in designation).
Grade & Coating: PC9030 — carbide substrate with PVD / CVD coating optimized for high-temperature and wear resistance.
Cutting Applications: Best for external turning — ideal for semi-finishing to heavy interrupted turning on stainless steel, steels, cast iron, and similar materials.
Exceptional wear resistance and heat tolerance, giving longer life per insert even under heavy or interrupted cuts. Less frequent insert change = lower downtime and more productivity.
Produces better surface finish & stable cuts, thanks to optimized geometry & coating for stainless steel or difficult materials. Smooth chip flow and reliable performance even under demanding conditions.
Cost-efficient & versatile — one insert works across multiple materials and part types (roughing, semi-finishing to finishing), making it ideal for varied production runs without frequent tool changes.
Automotive (shafts, hubs, components in stainless steel or alloy steel)
Aerospace & Defence (precision parts, stainless or alloy components)
Die & Mold making (stainless, alloy steels, cast iron components)
General Engineering & Fabrication (shafts, flanges, components requiring consistent finish & long tool life)
It’s optimized for stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, but versatile enough for general-purpose turning on steel and similar metals
Primarily semi-finishing to finishing and heavy or interrupted turning operations. It gives good stability under tough cuts, yet produces clean finishes.
SNMG 120408 — 90° square insert, 12 mm inscribed circle (IC), approx. 4 mm thickness, with typical corner radius around 0.8 mm.
PC9030 offers superior wear resistance, heat resistance, and oxidation resistance under high-temperature cutting — meaning longer tool life, fewer changes, and consistent performance on stainless or alloy steels.
Ideal for automotive parts, aerospace components, mold & die work, general engineering — anywhere stainless steel or alloy steel turning with a need for high tool life, consistent finish, and cost-effective production.