DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G Wendeplatten - Walter Tools

Taking advantage of the Tiger·tec Gold series and the WPP05G grade, this turning insert delivers durable performance and predictable chip control for steel machining; its rhombic 55° geometry and MU5 chipbreaker support stable production. Order directly via Metav Werkzeuge or request application advice from our consultants for integration into existing tool cycles.

DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G — Turning insert, Tiger·tec Gold, for steel by Walter Tools

The DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G is a coated turning insert engineered for reliable steel turning, combining hard-wearing Tiger·tec Gold technology with a MU5 chipbreaker for controlled chip formation.

• Tiger·tec Gold coating for extended life
• Rhombic 55° geometry for versatile turning
• MU5 chipbreaker for consistent chip control
• 0.8 mm corner radius for process stability

Prolonged life and process stability through advanced coating

The combination of Tiger·tec Gold technology and a coated substrate provides a robust resistance to wear and abrasion, resulting in longer tool life and reduced changeover frequency. The grade WPP05G is a coated carbide designed to withstand the heat and mechanical stresses typical in steel machining, which helps to maintain cutting-edge integrity and consistent part quality over extended production runs. For operations where predictable performance and low tooling costs per component are priorities, this insert supports uninterrupted cycles and fewer tool interventions.

Predictable chip control that stabilises machining

Equipped with the MU5 chipbreaker and a rhombic 55° profile, the insert offers controlled chip formation across common steel grades. The designed chip morphology reduces the risk of long, entangling swarf and improves surface finish consistency, while the 0.8 mm corner radius contributes to stable cutting forces and repeatable component dimensions. The insert’s negative 0° relief assists in heavy-duty roughing conditions where rigidity and a secure seat in the tool holder are essential, making it suitable for both steady roughing and finishing passes with predictable behaviour.

Optimised for productive steel turning with consistent results

Specified for steel applications (P group), this grade is classified to cope with the typical thermal and material-flow conditions encountered when machining unalloyed and alloyed steels. The WPP05G designation indicates a universal-to-wear-resistant balance that is particularly effective across a broad range of steels, helping to reduce the number of grade changes in mixed-production environments. With tolerance class M, the insert supports reliable interchangeability and process repeatability, enabling higher throughput and stable component tolerances within serial production.

Contact Metav Werkzeuge for application-specific recommendations and availability of the Walter Tools DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G turning insert, or request technical support to match the insert to the machining task

Technical data

• SKU: DNMG150608-MU5-WPP05G-WALTER
• Article designation: DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G
• Product type: Turning insert
• Manufacturer: Walter Tools

Key dimensions

• Shape: Rhombus 55°
• Corner radius: 0.8 mm
• Insert size: 15
• Thickness: 06
• Relief angle: 0° (negative)

Materials & special features

• Grade/series: Tiger·tec Gold
• Grade: WPP05G
• Chipbreaker: MU5
• Tolerance class: M
• Application: Steel (P)
• Substrate/coating: coated carbide

FAQ

What materials is this insert suitable for?
This insert is specified for steel machining (P group); the WPP05G grade and Tiger·tec Gold technology are optimised for unalloyed and alloyed steels.

What is the purpose of the MU5 chipbreaker?
The MU5 chipbreaker on the DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G promotes controlled chip formation and safer swarf behaviour, improving surface finish and process reliability during steel turning.

How does the 0.8 mm corner radius affect performance?
A 0.8 mm corner radius increases edge strength and helps to stabilise cutting forces; this results in improved tool life and consistent component dimensions when turning steel.

Is the insert indexable and easy to replace?
As a replaceable turning insert, the DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G is intended for indexable applications, allowing straightforward replacement and reuse of the holder assembly.

Can this insert be used for stainless steel or hardened materials?
The DNMG150608-MU5 WPP05G is specified for steel (P). Use on stainless steels or hardened materials is not specified in the provided data and should be validated with application testing or technical consultation.

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