TS16-IR12UN WMP32G Wendeplatten - Walter Tools

Take advantage of the combination of the Tiger·tec Gold coating and the IR12UN chipbreaker for stable machining of stainless steel; the coated carbide grade ensures long tool life and secure chip control in medium to robust turning operations. Order the insert directly via Metav Werkzeuge or ask the consultants for application-specific advice.

TS16-IR12UN WMP32G indexable turning insert – Tiger·tec Gold, coated carbide (for stainless steel) by Walter Tools

The TS16-IR12UN WMP32G is an indexable turning insert optimised for safe chip formation and consistent cutting performance when machining stainless steels under medium to robust conditions.

• Tiger·tec Gold coated carbide grade WMP32G
• IR12UN chipbreaker for secure chip control
• Optimised for rostfreiem Stahl machining
• Stable cutting edge and improved tool life

Higher productivity through targeted grade design

The insert’s core advantage is the WMP32G grade, a coated carbide developed within the Tiger·tec Gold family to address the specific challenges of machining stainless steel. These alloys tend to be tough, generate high cutting temperatures and can form built-up edges; the coating and grade combination support a stable cutting edge and improved wear behaviour. As a result, cycle times can be reduced and tool-change intervals lengthened, which contributes directly to higher productivity on lathes and turning centres.

Safer chip formation and surface quality gains

With the IR12UN chipbreaker geometry, the insert promotes predictable chip control, reducing entanglement and interruptions. Controlled chip shapes improve process security and help maintain a consistent surface finish during interrupted cuts or turning with variable feeds. For operators and production planners, this means fewer stoppages for chip management and a lower risk of damage to the workpiece, translating into steadier output and reduced rework.

Reliable tool life for robust turning conditions

Designed for medium to robust cutting conditions, this indexable insert combines a wear-tolerant substrate and an advanced coating to deliver wear resistance and edge stability. The result is repeatable performance across batches and a reduced need for frequent insert replacements. For manufacturing contexts where reliability and repeatability are decisive, the grade offers a technical basis for stable process windows and predictable maintenance intervals.

Contact Metav Werkzeuge for tailored recommendations on Walter Tools Tiger·tec Gold inserts and to arrange sample evaluations with detailed cutting data at info@metav-werkzeuge.com or +49 2822 7131930

Technical data

• Article number: TS16-IR12UN-WMP32G-WALTER
• Designation: TS16-IR12UN WMP32G
• Manufacturer: Walter Tools

Facts

• Material group: M (stainless steel)
• Series: Tiger·tec Gold
• Grade: WMP32G
• Chipbreaker: IR12UN

Special features

• Coated carbide
• Optimised chip formation
• Suitable for medium to robust cutting conditions
• Application: machining stainless steel

FAQ

What materials is this insert intended for?
The TS16-IR12UN WMP32G insert is intended primarily for stainless steel (ISO group M) applications and performs reliably under medium to robust cutting conditions.

How does the IR12UN chipbreaker help production?
The IR12UN chipbreaker generates manageable chip shapes that lower the risk of chip entanglement, supporting continuous operation and improved surface quality with the Walter Tools indexable turning insert.

Is the WMP32G grade suitable for interrupted cuts?
Yes, the WMP32G coated carbide grade from the Tiger·tec Gold series offers edge stability that is advantageous in interrupted turning where secure chip control and resistance to built-up edge are required.

Can the insert extend tool-change intervals?
The combination of coated carbide and optimised chip control in this insert tends to increase wear resistance, which can reduce the frequency of insert changes and support longer uninterrupted production runs.

Which cutting operations benefit most from this insert?
Turning operations on lathes and turning centres that process rostfreien Stahl with medium to robust feeds benefit from the TS16-IR12UN WMP32G’s emphasis on chip control and edge stability.

Manufacturer/Responsible: Walter AG; Tübingen, Germany

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