Korloy VBMT160408-HMP PC9030: 35° diamond positive turning insert with 0.8 mm radius, PC9030 PVD-coated—engineered for durable, high-performance stainless steel roughing.
“Upgrade your turning – longer edge life, faster feeds, and lower cost per part with Korloy VBMT160408-HMP PC9030!”
The Korloy VBMT160408-HMP PC9030 is a robust, diamond-shaped turning insert featuring a 35° geometry, 9.525 mm inscribed circle, 4.76 mm thickness, and a 0.8 mm corner radius. The PC9030 grade, with TiAlN PVD coating, is designed to withstand medium to heavy interruption cutting in stainless steel, delivering outstanding chipping and welding resistance. This results in longer edge life, smoother feeds, and reduced downtime. The insert is well-suited for tough turning tasks in automotive, aerospace, die & mold, and general engineering industries, where durability and precision are essential.
Geometry: VBMT160408 – 35° diamond-shaped, neutral hand, positive insert with:
Inscribed circle (IC): 9.525 mm
Thickness: 4.76 mm
Corner radius (RE): 0.8 mm
Grade & Coating: PC9030 – a PVD TiAlN-coated grade formulated for medium to heavy roughing, interrupted cuts in stainless steels. Offers exceptional chipping and welding resistance for stable machining.
Cutting Application: External turning and boring of stainless steel and exotic materials, especially under interrupted and heavy cutting conditions.
Longer Tool Life & Less Downtime: PC9030 coating enhances edge durability under heavy, interrupted cuts, meaning fewer tool changes and more uptime.
Excellent Surface Finish: The sharp, positive geometry delivers clean, consistent finishes—even at higher feed rates—with minimal chatter.
Reliable Performance: Built for tough material removal, it excels in demanding turning operations, maintaining stability and precision.
Automotive – turning shafts, sleeves, and housings from stainless variants
Aerospace – high-precision components in exotic stainless alloys
Die & Mold – stable roughing before finishing hardened parts
General Engineering – robust solutions for batch turning of challenging materials
It’s a 35° diamond VBMT insert with IC of 9.525 mm, thickness of 4.76 mm, and a corner radius of 0.8 mm.
PC9030 uses a TiAlN PVD coating with an ultrafine grain substrate, offering excellent resistance to chipping and welding—ideal for roughing and interrupted cutting of stainless steel.
Optimized for stainless steel and exotic alloys, particularly in medium to heavy interrupted turning or roughing applications.
The HMP chipbreaker supports medium cutting under varying conditions—ensuring smooth chip flow and enhanced insert stability.
Widely used in automotive, aerospace, die & mold, and general engineering sectors that require stable, durable turning of stainless and exotic materials.