DCMT11T304-FW4 WPP20G WPP20G Wendeplatten - Walter Tools

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DCMT11T304-FW4 WPP20G turning insert — Tiger‑tec Gold grade for steel applications | Walter Tools

The DCMT11T304-FW4 WPP20G is a rhombic 55° turning insert designed for stable chip control and reliable performance in steel machining, featuring a Tiger‑tec Gold coated carbide grade and a FW4 chipbreaker for consistent results.

• Tiger‑tec Gold coated carbide grade WPP20G
• Optimised FW4 chipbreaker for stable chips
• Rhombic 55° form with 0.4 mm corner radius
• 7° clearance angle for reliable cutting action

High efficiency and predictable wear behaviour for steel machining

The coated carbide WPP20G grade, developed within the Tiger‑tec Gold family, combines a wear-resistant top layer with a substrate engineered for strength. This composition reduces flank wear and extends edge life in common steel turning tasks, translating into fewer insert changes and higher machine uptime. The rhombic 55° geometry concentrates cutting forces to a defined edge, enabling a stable cutting process and improved tool life under varying feeds and depths. For shops targeting consistent cycle times, the material and design offer a measurable improvement in process reliability.

Optimised chip control and cutting performance

The FW4 chipbreaker has been designed to shepherd chips efficiently across a broad range of cutting conditions typical for steels (ISO group P). By controlling chip flow and fragmentation, the chipbreaker reduces the risk of re-cutting and tool damage while supporting steady surface finish quality. The combination of a 0.4 mm corner radius and 7° clearance angle balances strength and edge sharpness, making the insert suitable for finishing to medium turning operations where surface integrity and dimensional repeatability matter. Explanations of chipbreaker function: it shapes and breaks the chip to avoid long, stringy swarf and to keep thermal loads controlled.

Practical benefits for production environments

With a tolerance class of M and a compact T3 thickness, the insert fits common indexable tooling systems and offers a dependable performance envelope for general steel turning. The coated carbide construction provides high process security and predictable wear progression, which supports planning of tool change intervals and inventory. Where throughput and consistent part quality are priorities, the engineered grade and geometry reduce machine downtime and contribute to more efficient batch processing without the need for complex parameter tuning.

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Technical data

• Article number: DCMT11T304-FW4-WPP20G-WALTER
• Label: Drehwendeschneidplatte DCMT11T304-FW4 WPP20G Walter Tools
• Manufacturer: Walter Tools
• Product type: Turning insert
• Series: Tiger‑tec Gold
• Grade: WPP20G
• Chipbreaker: FW4

Core specifications

• Clearance angle: 7°
• Corner radius: 0.4 mm
• Insert size: 11 mm
• Thickness: T3
• Tolerance class: M
• Shape: Rhombic 55°

Design and applications

• Coated carbide (Tiger‑tec Gold technology)
• Optimised for steel (ISO group P)
• Suitable for finishing to medium turning operations
• Stable chip control with FW4 breaker
• Execution: T

FAQ

What materials is this insert intended for?
This turning insert is specified for steel machining (ISO group P); the WPP20G grade is optimised for unalloyed and alloyed steels.

How does the FW4 chipbreaker affect performance?
The FW4 chipbreaker on the DCMT11T304-FW4 WPP20G promotes controlled chip fragmentation, improving swarf handling and reducing the risk of re-cutting and edge damage.

What edge preparation and geometry are provided?
The insert features a rhombic 55° shape with a 0.4 mm corner radius and a 7° clearance angle, balancing edge strength and surface quality for finishing to medium operations.

Can this insert be used for stainless steel or other alloys?
The provided data specifies suitability for steels (ISO P). Use for stainless or specialised alloys is not listed in the available information and should be validated with process trials or technical consultation.

Which toolholders accept this insert?
The DCMT11T304-FW4 WPP20G conforms to standard indexable turning insert dimensions for its geometry; toolholder compatibility depends on the clamping seat matching the DCMT form and size.

Manufacturer/Responsible: Walter Deutschland GmbH, Derendinger Straße 53, 72072 Tübingen

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