Indexable Inserts
In machining processes such as drilling, turning, and milling, cutting tools—like turning tools and cutting inserts—are responsible for removing material from the workpiece. Indexable inserts used for turning and milling components typically have multiple cutting edges and are screwed or clamped into toolholders such as turning toolholders and milling cutters. Their efficiency depends heavily on the selected cutting speed, which is crucial for the effective machining of metals and other materials.
Benefits of using indexable inserts:
- Flexibility: Insert types and geometries can be matched to the specific task.
- Cost savings: The toolholder is reusable; only the insert is replaced.
- High-performance machining: Suitable for high cutting speeds and heavy material removal.
- Precision: Ideal for applications with tight tolerance requirements.
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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
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
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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
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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 Design details APKT 160412 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160412-CastIron Dataand Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160412 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 1.2 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-160412-Cast Iron-MetavCUT 40END
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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
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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 Detail specifications for inserts APKT 160420 from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160420FR-MA3-Aluminium Facts / Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160420 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 2 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-160420-Aluminium-MetavCUT 40END
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
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 ✔️ WhatsApp: +49 170 2837271 ☎️ Phone: +49 2822 7131930 Performance features APKT 160420 indexable inserts from MetavCUT Brand: MetavCUT Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160420-Stainless ISO-Code: APKT160420 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: 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-160420-Stainless Steel-MetavCUT 40END
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 Product characteristics for indexable inserts APKT 160424 from ISCAR Brand: ISCAR Manufacturer Order Number: APKT160424R-HMIC520M Dataand Figures: ISO-Code: APKT160424 Clearance Angle: 11° Angle: 85° Thickness: 4,76mm Radius: 2.4 Special features Material: cemented carbide Grade: IC520M with hole Hole Style: cylindrical hole + single-sided countersink (40°–60°) Form: parallelogram Chip Breaker: single-sided Series: HELIMILL/HELI2000 Manufacturer: ISCAR Ltd.; Industrial Zone, P.O.Box 11; 24959 Tefen; Israel; www.iscar.so.il; info@iscar.co.il Registered trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Brand names and protected trademarks are mentioned solely for explanatory purposes. Mention of the brands does not imply any relationship to our company. This is a brand new original product of the leading brand ISCAR. 40START indexable-inserts-APKT-160424-IC520M-ISCAR 40END
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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
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Applications and Use Cases for Indexable Inserts
Indexable inserts are used across a wide range of metal-cutting operations. Their flexibility and the ability to swap worn edges quickly make them a cornerstone of modern machining.
Turning
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Longitudinal turning: Reducing the workpiece diameter along its axis.
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Facing: Machining the end face of a workpiece.
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Roughing: Removing large volumes of material; requires tougher insert geometries.
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Finishing: Achieving precise dimensions and fine surface quality.
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Thread turning: Specialized geometries for internal and external threads.
Milling
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Face milling: Producing flat surfaces.
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Shoulder (corner) milling: Accurately machining edges and corners.
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Slotting: Cutting keyways, slots, or grooves.
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Roughing & finishing: From high material removal to fine surface finishing.
Drilling
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Boring: Enlarging existing holes.
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Deep-hole drilling: Creating holes with high depth-to-diameter ratios.
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Step drilling: Producing holes with multiple diameters.
Threading
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Thread turning: Producing external threads.
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Thread milling: Producing internal or external threads on complex parts.
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Thread taps with indexable inserts: For larger diameters or difficult materials.
Heavy-duty machining
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Large components: Rolls, turbine parts, and gearbox components.
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High-temperature / high-strength alloys: Such as hardened steels or nickel-based superalloys.
Machining difficult materials
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Titanium alloys: Common in aerospace.
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Nickel-based alloys: Turbine blades and energy-sector components.
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Hardened steels: Automotive and tooling applications.
Non-ferrous metals and plastics
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Aluminium: Inserts with dedicated chipbreakers for chip control.
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Copper: Often uncoated or specially tailored substrates.
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Plastics: Precision parts, frequently using polished geometries.
Cast irons
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Gray cast iron (GG): High material removal rates are feasible.
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Ductile iron (SG/DI): Requires tougher cutting materials due to higher ductility.
Surface finishing
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High-gloss machining: Specialized cutting edges for polished finishes.
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Fine finishing: Tight tolerances with low surface roughness.
Special applications
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Round inserts: For blending and complex contours.
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Profile tools: For producing specialized profiles (e.g., turbine airfoils).
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Weld prep: Milling chamfers and weld bevels.
Choosing the Right Insert: Shape, Edge Length, and Tolerances
Select the proper insert for your application using the ISO designation shown in our online shop. The ISO code conveys tolerances, cutting and clamping features, insert shape, hand of cut, and cutting-edge length. As a rule, the tool material must be harder than the workpiece (e.g., steel).
Depending on the workpiece and operation, the insert is positioned in the toolholder to achieve the required relief angle.
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Positive inserts have a relief angle > 0°.
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Negative inserts have a relief angle of 0°.
Why Indexable Inserts?
Indexable inserts offer clear advantages over solid or brazed tools:
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Multiple edges: When an edge wears, rotate (index) the insert and keep running; replace only the insert, not the entire tool.
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Lower operating cost: Reduce tool spend by ordering replacement inserts instead of new tool bodies.
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Reliable chip control: Engineered chipbreakers create short, manageable chips—improving evacuation and reducing risk of tool, part, or operator damage.
Premium Indexable Inserts from METAV
Our METAV shop offers high-quality solutions for drilling, reaming, milling, and turning that deliver hardness, sharpness, and wear resistance—providing lasting value in production. Order online and receive your inserts conveniently at your door. Questions about the best choice for your application? Send us an email or give us a call—our experienced experts are happy to help!