{"product_id":"10pc-kyocera-tcmt16t304hq-ca525-turning-insert-finishing-to-medium-hq-chipbreaker","title":"10pc Kyocera TCMT16T304HQ CA525 – Turning Insert (Finishing to Medium, HQ Chipbreaker)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKyocera TCMT16T304HQ CA525 – Turning Insert \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKyocera TCMT16T304HQ CA525\u003c\/strong\u003e is a positive-type triangular turning insert designed for \u003cstrong\u003efinishing to medium machining\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel. Supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003epack of 10 inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features the proven \u003cstrong\u003eCA525 CVD-coated carbide grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to deliver an ideal balance of wear resistance and toughness for stable and long-lasting performance. The \u003cstrong\u003eHQ chipbreaker\u003c\/strong\u003e provides excellent chip evacuation, reduced cutting force, and smooth surface finishes, ensuring reliability during both continuous and light interrupted cutting operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCA525 Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust CVD-coated carbide optimized for steel turning, offering excellent wear resistance and fracture toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHQ Chipbreaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides stable chip control and low cutting resistance during finishing and medium-depth operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Edge Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains consistent sharpness while resisting chipping under variable load conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable Tool Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predictable wear and extended longevity even during light interrupted cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a pack of 10 inserts for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twineagleimports.com.au\/products\/10pc-kyocera-tcmt16t308hq-ca525-turning-insert-finishing-to-medium-hq-chipbreaker\"\u003econvenience and efficiency\u003c\/a\u003e in production environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for general turning of carbon and alloy steels (e.g., S45C, SCM435, SCM440).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly used in automotive and industrial parts such as shafts, housings, and flanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended cutting conditions: Vc = 150–250 m\/min, ap = 0.3–1.5 mm, f = 0.1–0.3 mm\/rev (wet cutting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation \/ Order Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCMT16T304HQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Positive, 60° triangular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscribed Circle (IC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.525 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.97 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHole Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorner Radius (RE):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CA525 (CVD-coated carbide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipbreaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e HQ – Finishing to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KYOCERA ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49910156591346,"sku":"TCMT16T304HQCA525-10","price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/9814\/6802\/files\/kyocera-asia-pacific-pte-ltd-inserts-10pc-kyocera-tcmt16t304hq-ca525-turning-insert-finishing-to-medium-hq-chipbreaker-4960664681570-1198287871.png?v=1786426837","url":"https:\/\/kyoceraaustralia.au\/products\/10pc-kyocera-tcmt16t304hq-ca525-turning-insert-finishing-to-medium-hq-chipbreaker","provider":"Kyocera Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}