{"product_id":"10pcs-vcmt160404-carbide-turning-inserts-ue6020-vp15tf-cutter","title":"10pcs VCMT160404 Carbide Turning Inserts UE6020 VP15TF","description":"\u003ch2\u003e10-Pack VCMT160404 Carbide Turning Inserts — UE6020 \u0026amp; VP15TF Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your lathe tooling with this 10-piece set of \u003cstrong\u003eVCMT160404 hard alloy turning inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in popular grades \u003cstrong\u003eUE6020\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVP15TF\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered from premium hard alloy (cemented carbide), these indexable inserts deliver consistent, precise cutting performance across a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium hard alloy (cemented carbide) for long-lasting cutting edge durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Grade Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e UE6020 (coated carbide, ideal for general steel turning) \u0026amp; VP15TF (PVD-coated, excellent for stainless steel and difficult-to-cut materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e VCMT160404 — 35° diamond shape, positive rake geometry for smooth, efficient chip control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard VCMT\/DCMT tool holders, CNC lathes, and manual turning centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndexable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple cutting edges per insert for cost-effective machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inserts per set — great value for production and workshop use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight tolerances ensure repeatable accuracy and excellent surface finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCMT160404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUE6020 \/ VP15TF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Alloy (Cemented Carbide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsert Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35° Diamond (V-shape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 pcs per set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC lathe turning operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal and internal turning of steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and alloys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinishing and semi-finishing cuts requiring tight tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-volume production machining environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual lathe operations in machine shops and tool rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose These Carbide Inserts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're running a high-production CNC shop or a precision manual lathe, having reliable, sharp inserts on hand keeps your workflow moving. The \u003cstrong\u003eVCMT160404 geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e provides excellent chip control and surface finish while the dual-grade availability lets you match the insert to your specific workpiece material. Buying in a 10-pack ensures you always have fresh cutting edges ready without costly downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more precision machining and workshop tools? 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They fit most common CNC lathe and manual turning center tool holders. Always verify the holder's ISO designation matches the VCMT insert style before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between UE6020 and VP15TF grades?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: UE6020 is a coated carbide grade optimized for general-purpose steel turning, offering a good balance of wear resistance and toughness. VP15TF is a PVD-coated grade particularly suited for stainless steel and other difficult-to-cut materials, providing a sharper edge and reduced built-up edge. Choose based on your workpiece material for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How many cutting edges does each VCMT160404 insert have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Each VCMT160404 insert typically features 2 usable cutting edges. 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