TCMT16T304-MP4 WPP10G MP4 Wendeplatten - Walter Tools

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TCMT16T304‑MP4 WPP10G (TCMT16T304‑MP4 WPP10G) – Triangle 60° turning insert for steel, Tiger‑tec Gold, Walter Tools

A compact indexable turning insert, TCMT16T304‑MP4 WPP10G, designed for reliable steel machining with a coated‑carbide grade optimised for wear resistance and consistent chip formation.

• Tiger‑tec Gold coating for long tool life
• Triangle 60° form for versatile clamping
• 0.4 mm corner radius for fine finishes

Built for consistent productivity in steel turning

The insert combines a coated carbide substrate from the Tiger‑tec Gold family with the WPP10G grade, engineered to handle the typical heat and chip formation of steel machining. The MP4 chipbreaker promotes stable chip flow and reduces the risk of built‑up edge, which contributes to longer uninterrupted cutting times and fewer tool changes. For production environments where cycle times and repeatability matter, this configuration offers a cost‑efficient balance between wear resistance and toughness.

Precision geometry for surface quality and tool life

With a triangle 60° shape and a 0.4 mm corner radius, the insert enables secure seating in standard toolholders while supporting shallow to medium depth finishing passes that deliver improved surface finish. The 7° clearance angle helps to reduce rubbing on the flank face, lowering cutting forces and heat at the edge. These geometric choices translate into predictable tool behaviour and easier process window definition when working with unalloyed and alloyed steels.

Practical benefits and material compatibility explained

The grade is specified for material group P, which stands for steel according to ISO classifications; this makes the insert suitable for a broad range of steel grades encountered in general turning. The design tolerances (class M) and the T3 thickness provide mechanical stability at moderate cutting parameters, while the coated surface reduces adhesion and wear. In practice, this means fewer interruptions for regrinds or insert changes and a more stable production flow on lathes and turning centres using standard clamping systems.

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Technical data

• SKU: TCMT16T304‑MP4‑WPP10G‑WALTER
• Designation: TCMT16T304‑MP4 WPP10G
• Manufacturer: Walter Tools
• Product type: Turning/boring indexable insert
• Series: Tiger‑tec Gold
• Grade: WPP10G
• Chipbreaker: MP4
• Tolerance class: M

Facts

• Corner radius: 0.4 mm
• Clearance angle: 7°
• Insert shape: Triangle 60°
• Size: 16 (insert size designation)
• Thickness: T3

Special features

• Coating: Tiger‑tec Gold (coated carbide grade)
• Material suitability: Steel (ISO group P)
• Application focus: Reliable chip control and wear resistance
• Execution: T (relief/ground style as supplied)

FAQ

What steels is this insert suitable for?
The TCMT16T304‑MP4 WPP10G insert is designed for ISO material group P, covering unalloyed and alloyed steels; the WPP10G grade balances wear resistance and toughness for typical steel turning tasks.

Which chipbreaker is fitted and what is its advantage?
This insert uses the MP4 chipbreaker, which improves chip control and promotes consistent evacuation, reducing the likelihood of chip entanglement and aiding unattended machining.

How does the Tiger‑tec Gold coating improve performance?
Tiger‑tec Gold increases thermal and abrasive wear resistance on coated carbide inserts; for Walter Tools inserts this means longer edge life and greater process security under typical steel cutting conditions.

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