Durable indexable inserts for efficient metalcutting
Indexable inserts are hardened cutting elements designed to deliver consistent material removal in metalworking, providing cost-effective tool life management and repeatable results for turning, milling and drilling operations. Suited for machining steel, stainless and heat-resistant alloys, these inserts offer rapid edge renewal and reduced downtime through simple indexing, while versions optimised for internal coolant significantly improve chip control and thermal management in demanding applications. By choosing the right insert grade and geometry you gain improved tool life, predictable wear behaviour and better surface finish thanks to enhanced chip control, with key benefits including wear-resistant carbide, internal coolant compatibility and reliable chip breaking.
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
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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
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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
APKT 160416 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
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APKT 160416 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
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APKT 160416 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
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APKT 160416 KC725M Indexable Insert - Kennametal
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APKT 160420 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
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APKT 160420 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
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APKT 160420 Indexable Insert for Stahl - 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 your drawing by e-mail.► Send us a sample insert or drawing by post Product characteristics for APKT 160420 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160420-Steel Facts for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160420 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 2 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-160420-Stahl-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160420 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
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APKT 160424 IC520M Indexable Insert - ISCAR
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APKT 160424 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
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APKT 160424 Indexable Insert for Stahl - MetavCUT
Didn't find the right insert? We can help you!► Send us a picture of your insert directly by e-mail.► Send us a drawing by email► Send us your sample insert or drawing by post. Design details APKT 160424 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160424-Steel Facts for the tool: ISO-Code: APKT160424 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 2.4 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-160424-Stahl-MetavCUT 40END
APKT 160424 Indexable Insert for Stainless Steel - MetavCUT
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APKT 160425 Indexable Insert for Aluminium - MetavCUT
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APKT 160425 Indexable Insert for Cast Iron - MetavCUT
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Why indexable inserts are indispensable in modern machining
Indexable inserts, also known as cutting inserts or indexable cutting inserts, are standardised, replaceable cutting elements that mount on tool holders such as turning bits, milling cutters or drills. Made from wear-resistant materials like carbide, cermet, ceramic or other superhard grades, they carry the actual cutting edge and allow a worn corner to be rotated or flipped instead of replacing or regrinding the entire tool body.
How these inserts work and when to choose them
In everyday workshop and production settings, indexable inserts perform the direct material removal on the workpiece. Standard inserts for tool systems without internal coolant typically feature closed faces or a single central fixing hole, with heat evacuation handled by external machine nozzles. Inserts designed for systems with internal coolant are engineered to support coolant flow: they include calculated chipbreaker geometries that guide an internal coolant jet under the chip or, in specialised designs, contain sintered microchannels to direct coolant right to the cutting edge. Such coolant-compatible inserts are essential for machining heat-resistant alloys, heavy cutting operations and deep internal machining, where thermal load and chip control are critical.
Tangible benefits for production and workshop efficiency
Choosing the right indexable inserts delivers measurable operational advantages:
- Reduced downtime: faster changeover because a worn insert is simply indexed rather than the whole tool being replaced.
- Extended cutting-edge life: targeted coolant application and optimised chipbreaker design lower thermal stress and improve tool life.
- Consistent part quality: predictable cutting-edge geometry from standardised inserts maintains tolerances across batches.
- Versatility: availability in carbide, cermet, ceramic and superhard grades permits selection according to workpiece material and cutting conditions.
- Lower tooling costs over time: fewer full-tool replacements and less regrinding required.
Metav as a dependable source for inserts and tooling systems
Metav combines decades of precision expertise with a wide-ranging supply chain, positioning itself as a practical partner for industry, craft and trade. From Emmerich on the Rhine, Metav operates as a quality filter for the European market, offering more than 250,000 products and serving over 48,000 customers. For procurement teams aiming to reduce supplier count while retaining technical reliability, Metav’s assortment of indexable inserts and compatible tool holders provides a central, trustworthy solution.
Quick summary
Indexable inserts (cutting inserts or indexable cutting inserts) enable economical, repeatable material removal by allowing worn cutting edges to be indexed or replaced quickly; coolant-adapted designs further reduce thermal load and enhance chip control for demanding applications.
FAQ
What materials are indexable inserts available in?
Indexable inserts are available in wear-resistant grades such as carbide, cermet, ceramic and other superhard materials, selected according to the workpiece material and cutting conditions.
When should I choose inserts with internal coolant support?
Choose inserts designed for internal coolant when machining heat-resistant alloys, performing heavy cuts or working in deep internal features, because the coolant reduces thermal load at the cutting edge and actively improves chip breakage.
How do chipbreaker geometries affect performance?
Chipbreaker geometries on indexable inserts guide the chip flow and, when matched to an internal coolant jet, direct the coolant under the chip to control temperature and facilitate reliable chip formation, which extends edge life and stabilises machining.
Can standard inserts be used with external coolant only?
Yes; standard inserts for tool systems without internal coolant typically have closed faces or a central fixing hole and rely on external machine nozzles for heat evacuation, which is sufficient for many routine, accessible cuts.
Why source inserts through Metav?
Metav supplies a broad range of indexable inserts and tooling, backed by decades of expertise and a comprehensive European stock, making it a practical choice for consistent quality and dependable delivery.
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