TNMG 160404 Chip Breaker BG Grade FM2543 / TNMG 331 BG #FMCarbide

TNMG 160404 / TNMG 331, chip breaker BG, grade FM2543 — negative triangular turning insert.

3/8" inscribed circle, 3/16" thick, 1/64" corner radius. The BG breaker is the medium machining geometry: 0.008–0.016 ipr (0.2–0.4 mm/rev) at 0.06–0.16" (1.5–4 mm) depth of cut. FM2543 is a CVD grade — first-choice grade for general steel work — continuous through interrupted cuts across steel applications.

Specifications

• Insert designation (ISO): TNMG 160404
• Insert designation (inch): TNMG 331
• Insert shape: triangular (T)
• Clearance angle: 0° — negative (N)
• Tolerance class: M
• Insert type: G — with hole, chipbreaker both sides
• Inscribed circle (I.C.): 3/8" (9.52 mm)
• Thickness: 3/16" (4.76 mm)
• Corner radius: 1/64" (0.4 mm)
• Chip breaker: BG — Steel — medium machining
• Feed rate range: 0.008–0.016 ipr (0.2–0.4 mm/rev)
• Depth of cut range: 0.06–0.16" (1.5–4 mm)
• Grade: FM2543
• Coating: CVD
• ISO application range: P15–P30
• Cutting speed, non-alloy steel: 590–1250 SFM (180–380 m/min)
• Cutting speed, low-alloy steel: 380–1150 SFM (110–350 m/min)
• Cutting speed, high-alloy steel: 200–980 SFM (60–300 m/min)

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