VNMG160408-NFT WS10 G Wendeplatten - Walter Tools

Take advantage of the combination of WS10 coated carbide grade, a robust NFT chipbreaker and precise Rhombus 35° geometry to ensure productive and repeatable turning operations; order the insert directly via Metav Werkzeuge or ask our consultants for application support.

VNMG160408-NFT WS10 turning insert — Rhombus 35° geometry, Walter Tools

VNMG160408-NFT WS10 is a negative-clearance turning insert designed for stable general turning tasks where chip control and edge strength are priorities

• Coated carbide grade WS10
• Rhombic 35° insert geometry
• NFT chipbreaker for chip control
• 0° negative clearance for robust cutting

High productivity through the WS10 carbide grade and coating

The WS10 grade is a coated carbide formulation that delivers a balance of wear resistance and edge toughness. In practice this means longer tool life under intermittent cutting and consistent surface quality over series parts. The hard coating reduces flank wear and helps maintain dimensional accuracy, while the substrate supports impact resistance during heavier cuts. For planners and process engineers this translates directly into fewer tool changes and more uptime on lathes and turning centres.

Stable cutting performance from geometry and chip control

The Rhombus 35° cutting geometry provides a versatile cutting angle that supports both roughing and finishing passes with predictable cutting forces. Combined with the NFT chipbreaker, the insert promotes controlled chip formation and evacuation, reducing the risk of snarling or surface damage. The 0° clearance (negative) design increases edge support for heavy cuts, making the insert well suited to interrupted cuts or unstable setups where edge robustness is required. A 0.8 mm corner radius further strengthens the cutting edge while still allowing acceptable surface finish.

Practical integration and handling in production workflows

The insert follows common ISO designation practice and is compatible with standard VNMG toolholders, easing inventory and changeover. With tolerance class M and clear ISO labelling, repeatability between batches is supported and tool management becomes simpler. The VNMG160408-NFT WS10 insert is catalogued as a coated carbide type within Walter’s open series; material suitability should be confirmed against the product matrix for specific steels or alloys. Overall, the insert offers a reliable component for production-oriented turning tasks where uptime and consistent results are priorities.

Contact Metav Werkzeuge to discuss application suitability and to place orders for Walter Tools inserts—email info@metav-werkzeuge.com or call +49 2822 7131930 for personalised advice and availability

Technical data

• SKU: VNMG160408-NFT-WS10-WALTER
• Label: Drehwendeschneidplatte VNMG160408-NFT WS10 Walter Tools
• Manufacturer: Walter Tools
• Product type: Drehwendeschneidplatte (turning insert)
• Grade: WS10
• Series: Walter Schneidstoffsorte - Serie offen
• Chipbreaker: NFT
• Shape: Rhombus 35°
• Free angle: 0° (negative)
• Tolerance class: M
• Execution: G
• Base designation: VNMG160408-NFT
• ISO designation: VNMG160408-NFT WS10
• Material information: Katalogabhängig

Core measurements

• Insert size: 16 mm
• Thickness: 4 mm
• Corner radius: 0.8 mm
• Clearance angle: 0°

Special features

• Coated carbide grade WS10
• NFT chipbreaker for controlled chips
• Rhombus 35° cutting geometry
• Negative clearance for robust cutting
• Tolerance class M
• Series open classification
• Material suitability: check product matrix

FAQ

What materials is this insert intended for?
Material suitability should be checked against the product matrix; the VNMG160408-NFT WS10 is a coated carbide insert intended for a broad range of turning applications but specific alloys require verification.

How does the NFT chipbreaker affect machining?
The NFT chipbreaker is designed to produce short, controllable chips and aid evacuation, improving surface finish and reducing the likelihood of chip entanglement during turning with the VNMG160408-NFT WS10.

Is the insert compatible with standard VNMG toolholders?
Yes, the insert follows the ISO VNMG form and fits standard VNMG toolholders, enabling straightforward integration into existing tool systems.

What benefit does the 0° negative clearance provide?
A 0° negative clearance increases edge support and robustness, making the insert better suited to heavier or interrupted cuts where stability and edge strength are required.

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

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