VBMTCarbide Turning Inserts

APPLICATION REVIEW

Typical uses to discuss

• Profile turning where the part requires a narrow included angle
• Finishing discussions where edge geometry and setup rigidity are appropriate

These are general application contexts, not a performance guarantee or a recommendation for an unverified insert.

Workpiece materials

For steel, stainless steel or cast iron, share the exact material grade and hardness. The family code alone does not establish material suitability.

READ THE FAMILY CODE

Shape & ISO designation

First letter: shape

V — 35° rhombic

Second letter: clearance

B — 5° normal clearance

Third and fourth letters

Tolerance class and insert type / features. They do not identify a supplier-specific grade or chipbreaker.

Size, thickness, corner radius and supplier-specific suffixes complete the purchasing reference. Send the full designation from your existing insert box or drawing.

Reference for code interpretation only; no supplier affiliation is implied.