IRON ROOT CNMG120404/120408/120412-TM/CQ LF9118 Carbide Inserts
Durable: High-grade carbide with LF9118 grade resists wear, even on tough metals like stainless steel.
Precise: TM/CQ geometries ensure accurate cuts, reducing post-machining work.
Efficient: Optimized chip control prevents buildup, keeping operations smooth.
Versatile: Ideal for external turning and machining steel, cast iron, and more.
Enhanced Coating: PVD layer boosts hardness, reduces friction, and extends tool life.
Consistent Performance: Maintains sharpness longer, lowering replacement frequency.
The IRON ROOT CNMG120404/120408/120412-TM/CQ LF9118 carbide inserts are precision-engineered cutting tools designed for high-performance metalworking.
Crafted from premium carbide with the LF9118 grade, they boast exceptional hardness and wear resistance, making them ideal for machining tough materials like alloy steel, cast iron, and stainless steel.
Available in three sizes (IRON ROOT 120404, 120408, 120412), these inserts feature TM/CQ geometries that ensure accurate, clean cuts in external turning operations. Their optimized design includes efficient chip control, breaking chips into manageable pieces to prevent buildup and maintain smooth machining processes.
Equipped with a PVD coating, the inserts reduce friction between the tool and workpiece, lowering cutting temperatures and enhancing surface finish quality. This coating also extends tool life by boosting resistance to wear and corrosion. Suitable for both heavy-duty industrial use and precision machining tasks, these inserts deliver consistent performance, minimizing replacement frequency and reducing post-processing needs.
Automotive Manufacturing: Ideal for turning components like crankshafts, camshafts, and axle parts made from alloy steel or cast iron. Their ability to handle high-speed machining ensures efficient production of these critical parts with tight tolerances.
Heavy Machinery Production: Perfect for processing large-scale structural parts such as gears, hydraulic cylinder rods, and flange plates, which are often made of tough carbon steel or stainless steel. The inserts’ wear resistance stands up to the heavy cutting forces involved.
Aerospace Component Machining: Suitable for precision turning of aircraft parts like landing gear components (stainless steel) or engine parts (high-strength alloy steel). The PVD coating and accurate geometry guarantee smooth surface finishes and meet the strict quality standards of the aerospace industry.
Oil and Gas Equipment Fabrication: Effective in machining pipeline connectors, valve bodies, and pump components made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Their chip control prevents clogging during long machining runs, ensuring consistent performance.
General Engineering Workshops: Versatile enough for small-batch production of custom metal parts, including shafts, bushings, and spacers, across various ferrous materials. Whether it’s external diameter turning or facing operations, these inserts deliver reliable results for both simple and complex shapes.
Features:
High Precision: The CNMG9118 insert offers high precision and stability, ensuring accurate machining results.
Versatile Application: It is suitable for various machining operations, including outer diameter, inner diameter, and end face turning.
Durable Material: Made of high-quality carbide, the insert has a long service life and can withstand heavy cutting forces.
Coating Technology: The insert features advanced coating technology, such as TiN and TiAlN, which enhances its hardness and wear resistance.
Advantages:
Excellent Cutting Performance: The CNMG9118 insert provides excellent cutting performance, ensuring smooth and efficient machining.
High Rigidity: It has high rigidity, which helps maintain machining accuracy even under heavy loads.
Easy to Use: The insert is easy to install and replace, reducing downtime and improving machining efficiency.
Application Range:
Outer Diameter Turning: Ideal for precision outer diameter turning of various materials, including steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.
Inner Diameter Turning: Suitable for inner diameter turning, providing high precision and surface quality.
End Face Turning: Can be used for end face turning, ensuring smooth and accurate machining results





