Unleash consistent performance with the Tungaloy TNMG160408-TM T9125 turning insert: 60° triangular geometry, T9125 CVD coating, optimized for high-speed steel turning. Enjoy reduced downtime, excellent chip control, and longer tool life.
“Run hotter and turn faster—without sacrificing tool life.”
Unleash true turning power with the Tungaloy TNMG160408-TM T9125 insert, designed for tough steel machining. Backed by Tungaloy’s T9200 CVD grade technology, this insert delivers exceptional wear resistance, crater protection, and longer uptime, whether you’re doing finishing or medium-depth cuts.
Geometry:
ISO Code: TNMG160408-TM (also TNMG332-TM in ANSI)
Shape: 60° triangular negative
Inscribed Circle (IC): 9.52 mm
Thickness: 4.76 mm
Corner Radius (RE): 0.8 mm
Chipbreaker: TM (chamfered cutting edge) on both sides
Rake Angle: ~20°
Face Land Width: ~0.2 mm
Grade & Coating:
Grade: T9125 — part of Tungaloy’s premium T9200 CVD series
Coating: CVD Al₂O₃ over TiCN layers on a specially engineered substrate
Designed for High-Temperature Steel Turning, especially ISO P20-P30 class steels
Applications:
External and internal turning of steels
Finishing and medium-depth cutting operations
Both continuous and interrupted cuts (depending on rigidity)
Long Tool Life: CVD Al₂O₃ coating provides robust protection against flank and crater wear at elevated cutting speeds. Less frequent insert changes keep your machines running longer.
Stable Performance: TM chipbreaker ensures consistent chip control, minimizing edge chipping and maintaining surface finish quality over extended runs.
High Wear & Heat Resistance: T9200 series excels in steel turning with heat resistance — perfect for shops pushing higher spindle speeds.
Automotive – shafts, housings, and crank components in steels
General Engineering – batch parts, brackets, shafts in steel
Die & Mold – pre-machining steels for molds/housings
Fabrication & Heavy Machinery – turning steel components with consistent tool life
It’s designed for ISO P20-P30 steels — mild to medium alloy steels — offering excellent wear resistance in high-speed turning.
T9125 features a multi-layer CVD coating with thick Al₂O₃, optimized for heat resistance and crater wear protection at elevated speeds.
The TM chipbreaker provides controlled, uniform chip formation, reducing risk of chattering, improving safety, and ensuring smoother surface finish.
Yes — its robust substrate and coating give it good toughness. It’s best in finishing to medium-depth cuts, but with proper toolholder stability it handles interruptions well.
TNMG160408-TM T9125 is specified as "without coolant supply" from the manufacturer, meaning it performs well under dry or minimal-coolant conditions.