Sandvik Coromant CoroTurn 111 Carbide Turning Insert, TPMT, Triangle, MF Chipbreaker, GC1125 Grade, Multi-Layer Coating, TPMT 1.8(1.5)1-MF, 7/32" iC, 0.0157" Corner Radius (Pack of 10)

The Sandvik Coromant TPMT GC1125 indexable turning insert with a choice of MM, UM or MF chipbreaker style has a triangle shape with an 11-degree clearance angle, providing a balance of resistance to shock and wear for medium machining to finishing stainless steel in average machining conditions. This single-sided positive insert has a chip groove on one side, a countersunk hole in the center, and three cutting edges. It has an 11-degree clearance angle for light cutting forces and side clearance, making it better than a negative insert for internal turning. It can also be used when there is limited machine power, a tendency toward vibration, or when either a large or small lead angle is required. GC1125 grade is a combination of carbide and a coating of titanium aluminum nitride (TiAlN) and chromium oxide (Cr2O3) applied through physical vapor deposition (PVD), which provides both toughness and hardness for a balance of resistance to shock and wear at medium to low cutting speeds. Resistance to thermal shock makes this grade suitable for light interrupted cuts. PVD coatings give the insert longer life and better wear resistance than uncoated inserts, and maintain a sharper cutting edge than those with chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coatings.

The TPMT GC1125 is available with a choice of three chipbreakers: MM, UM, or MF. The MM and UM chipbreakers are designed for medium-machining cutting depths and feed rates. The MF chipbreaker is designed for low cutting depths and feed rates, and is a better choice than the MM or UM chipbreaker in operations requiring low cutting forces, or for slender, thin-walled, or unstable workpiece materials. The MF chipbreaker has a positive geometry that minimizes built-up edge resulting in high quality surface finish and prolonged tool life.

Tolerance of the distance from the base to the tip of the triangle is + or - 0.002” to 0.005”. Tolerance of the theoretical diameter of the insert is + or - 0.002” to 0.005”. Insert thickness tolerance is + or - 0.005”. Different insert shapes and sizes may have different inscribed circle (iC) measurements, which are related to the insert’s range of cutting depths, speeds, lead angle, and feed rates. The inscribed circle is the largest circle that can be drawn within the edges of the insert shape. In general, as the insert size and iC become larger, the maximum cutting depth increases. The cutting depth influences the metal removal rate, number of cuts, chip evacuation, and power required when using the insert.

Indexable inserts are small cutting tools designed to remove material in external and internal cutting applications such as turning, milling, drilling, and grooving. They are held by an insert holder, have multiple cutting edges, and can be rotated when one edge wears down. Multiple inserts can be used to accomplish a variety of cuts in one operation. An insert is either positive or negative, which refers to the rake or clearance angle at which the insert removes material. Inserts are coded according to their specific cutting and application capability (e.g. VNMG 16 04 04-QM). Each part of the code represents details of the insert shape, nose angle, clearance, tolerance, size, geometry, grade, and chipbreaker style.

Sandvik Coromant manufactures tools for turning, milling, and drilling. The company, headquartered in Sweden, makes tools used throughout the metalworking field, including the automotive and aerospace, die and mold, and general engineering industries. Sandvik Coromant inserts meet International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.

Matching Inserts to Holders

These inserts are part of the Sandvik Coromant CoroTurn 111 Positive Insert family, which means they can be used with CoroTurn 111 screw clamping system. The CoroTurn 111 is the first choice system for internal turning operations requiring light cutting forces.