SNMG 120408 Carbide Turning Insert | Carbide Express

The Carbide Express SNMG 120408 is a negative-style carbide turning insert designed for CNC lathes and turning centres. Its 90° square geometry and 0.8 mm nose radius make it suitable for general turning, facing, roughing and semi-finishing operations.

The square geometry provides a robust cutting profile for general-purpose machining applications where stability and reliable cutting performance are important.

Key Features

• Square-shaped SNMG insert

• 0° negative clearance angle

• 0.8 mm nose radius

• Negative-style turning insert

• Suitable for CNC lathes and turning centres

• Suitable for external turning and facing

• Suitable for roughing and semi-finishing

• Suitable for general-purpose machining

• Available in different carbide grades and coatings

• Grade selection according to workpiece material and machining conditions

Typical Applications

• CNC turning

• External diameter turning

• Facing

• Roughing

• Semi-finishing

• Step turning

• General-purpose machining

Technical Specifications

Understanding SNMG 120408

S – Square insert shape
N – 0° clearance angle
M – M tolerance class
G – Insert type/designation
12 – Insert size
04 – Thickness code
08 – 0.8 mm nose radius

Compatibility

SNMG 120408 is designed for compatible SNMG turning tool holders that accept the corresponding insert size and geometry.

Always verify the tool-holder specification and insert dimensions before machining.

Grade Selection

Select the carbide grade according to the workpiece material and machining conditions.

Typical ISO material groups include:

• P – Steel

• M – Stainless Steel

• K – Cast Iron

• N – Non-ferrous Materials

• S – Heat-resistant Alloys

• H – Hardened Materials

Exact suitability depends on the selected carbide grade and coating.

Carbide Express

Carbide Express provides carbide cutting tools and CNC tooling solutions for machining applications.

Product: SNMG 120408
Insert Type: Negative Turning Insert
Nose Radius: 0.8 mm

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Important Note

Actual cutting performance and tool life depend on carbide grade, coating, workpiece material, machine rigidity, tool holder, cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, coolant and other machining conditions.

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