Carbide indexable inserts for high‑performance metalworking
Carbide indexable inserts are wear‑resistant cutting elements designed to deliver economical, precise material removal across a wide range of workpieces, offering excellent balance between extreme wear resistance and the toughness required to withstand mechanical shocks. Used on toolholders such as cutters, turning tools and twist drills, they enable efficient machining of materials from soft non‑ferrous alloys to high‑strength steels by optimising cutting forces and thermal stability. For standard accessible contours external coolant is often sufficient, while deep holes, heavy cutting or machining of stainless steel and titanium alloys benefit from internal coolant channels to protect the cutting edge, improve chip control and extend insert life. Key advantages include high durability, consistent surface finish and reduced tool changeover times through the use of replaceable indexable inserts, carbide grades and toolholder systems.
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APKT 150412 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
Not sure whether this tool is suitable for your application? Or are you still missing important technical details? No problem!Contact us - we will be happy to advise you. 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930 Specifications for indexable inserts APKT 150412 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT150412-Stainless Data/ Figures: ISO-Code: APKT150412 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 1.2 Features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Stainless steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-150412-Stainless Steel-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160402 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
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APKT 160402 Indexable Insert for Cast Iron - MetavCUT
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APKT 160402 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
Areyou not sure whether this tool fulfils your requirements? Or do you need additional technical data?No problem - we will be happy to help you 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930 ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 Performance features for indexable inserts APKT 160402 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160402-Steel ISO-Code: APKT160402 Usage for: Steel Material: cemented carbide Form: parallelogram Usable to the work on: Stahl Clearance Angle: 11° with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.2 Chip Breaker: single-sided Angle: 85° Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160402-Stahl-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160402 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or do you need further technical information?No problem - feel free to contact us! 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930 ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 Detail specifications for indexable inserts APKT 160402 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160402-Stainless Facts and Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160402 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.2 Features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Stainless steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160402-Stainless Steel-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160404 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
Couldn't find the right insert? Don't worry, we're here for you!► Send us a photo of your insert by e-mail.► Send us your drawing by e-mail.► Send us a sample insert or drawing by post Specifications APKT 160404 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160404-Aluminium Data/ Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160404 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.4 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Aluminium with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160404-Aluminium-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160404 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
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APKT 160404 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or do you need further technical information?No problem - feel free to contact us! 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930 ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 Product details for APKT 160404 insert from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160404-Stainless Facts for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160404 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.4 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Stainless steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160404-Stainless Steel-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160406 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
Didn't find the right insert? We can help you!► Send us a photo of your insert by e-mail.► Send us your drawing by e-mail.► Send us your sample insert or drawing directly by post. Features for inserts APKT 160406 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160406-Aluminium Figures for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160406 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.6 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Aluminium with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160406-Aluminium-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160406 Indexable Insert for Cast Iron - MetavCUT
Areyou not sure whether this tool fulfils your requirements? Or do you need additional technical data?No problem - we will be happy to help you 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com, ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930, ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 Performance features for indexable inserts APKT 160406 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160406-CastIron Facts and Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160406 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.6 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Cast steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160406-Cast Iron-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160406 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
You couldn't find the right insert? Let us help you!► Send us a picture of your insert directly by e-mail.► Send us your drawing by e-mail.► Send us a sample insert or drawing by post Performance features for indexable inserts APKT 160406 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160406-Steel Facts for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160406 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.6 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160406-Stahl-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160406 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or are you still missing technical data?No problem, just contact us!!! ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com Product details for APKT 160406 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160406-Stainless ISO-Code: APKT160406 Usage for: Stainless steel Material: cemented carbide Form: parallelogram Usable to the work on: Stainless Steel Clearance Angle: 11° with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.6 Chip Breaker: single-sided Angle: 85° Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160406-Stainless Steel-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160408 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or are you still missing technical data?No problem, just contact us!!! 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com, ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930, ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 Product characteristics for indexable inserts APKT 160408 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160408-Aluminium Facts and Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160408 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.8 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Aluminium with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160408-Aluminium-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160408 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or do you need further technical information?No problem - feel free to contact us! ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930, ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271, 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com Features APKT 160408 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160408-Steel Figures for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160408 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.8 Features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160408-Stahl-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160408 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or are you still missing technical data?No problem, just contact us!!! 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com, ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930, ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 Product specifications indexable inserts APKT 160408 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160408-Stainless Dataand Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160408 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 0.8 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Stainless steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160408-Stainless Steel-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160410 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
You couldn't find the right insert? Let us help you!► Send us a picture of your insert directly by e-mail.► Send us your drawing by e-mail.► Send us your sample insert or drawing by post. Product characteristics for indexable inserts APKT 160410 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160410-Aluminium Facts and Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160410 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 1 Features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Aluminium with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160410-Aluminium-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160410 Indexable Insert for Cast Iron - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or are you still missing technical data?No problem, just contact us!!! ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930, ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271, 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com Performance features for indexable inserts APKT 160410 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160410-CastIron Figures for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160410 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 1 Features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Cast steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160410-Cast Iron-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160410 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
You couldn't find the right insert? Let us help you!► Send us a photo of your insert directly by e-mail.► Send us a drawing by email► Send us a sample insert or drawing by post Detail specifications for APKT 160410 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160410-Steel ISO-Code: APKT160410 Usage for: Steel Material: cemented carbide Form: parallelogram Usable to the work on: Stahl Clearance Angle: 11° with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 1 Chip Breaker: single-sided Angle: 85° Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160410-Stahl-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160410 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
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APKT 160412 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
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APKT 160412 Indexable Insert for Cast Iron - MetavCUT
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APKT 160412 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
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APKT 160412 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
Are you unsure whether the tool is suitable for your application? Or do you need further technical information?No problem - feel free to contact us! ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271, 📧 eMail: info@metav-werkzeuge.com, ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930 Features APKT 160412 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160412-Stainless Figures for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160412 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 1.2 Special features Material: cemented carbide Usage for: Stainless steel with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160412-Stainless Steel-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160416 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
Didn't find the right insert in our selection? No problem, we are at your side!► Send us a photo of your insert directly by email► Send us a drawing by email► Send us your sample insert or drawing directly by post. Product details for insert APKT 160416 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160416-Aluminium ISO-Code: APKT160416 Usage for: Aluminium Material: cemented carbide Form: parallelogram Usable to the work on: Aluminium Clearance Angle: 11° with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 1.6 Chip Breaker: single-sided Angle: 85° Manufacturer: Metav Werkzeuge GmbH; Parkring 45; 46446 Emmerich; Germany; www.metav-shop.de; info@metav-werkzeuge.com 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160416-Aluminium-MetavCUT 40END
Why carbide indexable inserts remain the go-to choice
Carbide indexable inserts are the most widely used and versatile cutting inserts in machining. Manufactured from a sintered mixture of hard particles such as tungsten carbide and a metallic binder like cobalt, these inserts form the actual cutting edge on toolholders including milling cutters, turning inserts and drills. Synonyms used here: carbide cutting inserts, indexable carbide inserts.
How they perform under coolant and load
As the cutting element, carbide indexable inserts enable economic and precise machining across a broad spectrum of materials, from soft non‑ferrous metals to high‑strength steels. In tool systems without internal cooling, heat generated at the cutting zone is normally removed by external machine nozzles using coolant, which is adequate for most standard tasks, open contours and easily accessible components. For deep holes, heavy roughing or when working with materials that generate high temperatures such as stainless steel or titanium alloys, the use of internal cooling is essential: coolant is delivered through internal channels in the toolholder directly to the cutting edge under pressure to prevent thermal overload, optimise chip formation and extend insert life.
Key performance gains you can expect
- increased tool life through the high wear resistance and balanced toughness of tungsten carbide inserts
- consistent chip control and surface finish when coolant is delivered precisely via internal channels
- reduced machine downtime thanks to easy indexability and fast insert changes on compatible toolholders
- broad material compatibility, from soft non‑ferrous metals to hardened steels, enabling fewer tool variants in stock
- economic productivity by combining long stand life with repeatable cutting performance
Metav as your precision partner
Metav stands for the democratisation of precision. With decades of expertise and a catalogue that spans from high‑precision measuring instruments to full workshop equipment, Metav acts as a reliable quality filter for the European market from its Emmerich location. Over 48,000 customers trust Metav’s range and service; the breadth of more than 250,000 products helps reduce supplier complexity while ensuring consistent supply and product quality for industry and trade.
In brief: carbide indexable inserts at a glance
Carbide indexable inserts deliver the necessary balance of extreme wear resistance and mechanical toughness for versatile, cost‑efficient machining. Used with appropriate coolant strategy—external coolant for general work and internal cooling for demanding, deep or heat‑intensive operations—they are a cornerstone of modern metalcutting.
FAQ
What are carbide indexable inserts made of?
Carbide indexable inserts are manufactured from a sintered mixture of hard particles such as tungsten carbide and a metallic binder like cobalt, producing a cutting material that combines high wear resistance with the toughness needed to resist mechanical shock.
When is internal cooling necessary for carbide cutting inserts?
Internal cooling becomes necessary for deep hole drilling, heavy roughing and when machining materials that generate significant heat, such as stainless steel or titanium alloys. Internal cooling channels in the toolholder deliver coolant directly to the cutting edge to prevent thermal overload and improve chip breakage.
Can indexable carbide inserts be used without internal cooling?
Yes. For most standard applications, open contours and well‑accessible components, external coolant supplied by machine nozzles is sufficient, as tungsten carbide is more tolerant of moderate temperature fluctuations than some alternative materials.
How do carbide indexable inserts contribute to production efficiency?
By offering long tool life, stable cutting performance and quick indexability on compatible toolholders, indexable carbide inserts help reduce downtime, simplify tool inventories and maintain consistent part quality across varying materials.
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