By:GlobalOEMsAt a Glance
- Tungsten carbide material with CVD/PVD coating
- Hardness range: Hrc42–65 workpiece compatibility
- Suitable for steel, stainless, cast iron, aluminium
- External turning insert, VCMT type
- MOQ 10 pcs, package of 10 inserts
- Brand: Sharka; model: VCMT-ML
- Priced from US$2.85 per insert
Market Need
Machine shops today push metal removal rates higher while cutting harder alloys. The result is edge breakdown on standard inserts long before the job is done. Buyers monitoring cost-per-part increasingly look beyond basic carbide grades. For turning operations on CNC lathes where workpiece hardness hits Hrc42 and above, the VCMT1604 insert supplies a wear-resistant option without stepping into solid ceramic geometries.
Product Description
The VCMT1604 is a 35° rhombic insert designed for external turning. Its tungsten carbide body accepts CVD or PVD coatings, giving users a choice between thicker chemical-vapor-deposited layers for high-speed work and sharper physical-vapor-deposited edges for lower cutting forces. The insert handles steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminium workpieces, with color options in gray, golden, yellow, or black.
Available in 10-piece packs, the minimum order is 10 inserts. OEM and ODM support is offered, allowing buyers to source under their own brand or adjust design details. Each insert ships individually; unit packaging measures 1x1x1 cm and weighs 0.012 kg.
Proof Points
The manufacturer publishes these baseline specifications for the VCMT-ML (VCMT1604) insert:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Insert type | VCMT |
| Material | Tungsten carbide |
| Coating | CVD / PVD |
| Hardness range | Hrc42–65 |
| Workpiece | Steel, stainless, cast iron, aluminium |
| Usage | External turning |
| Applicable machine | CNC lathe |
| Model number | VCMT-ML |
| Color | Gray, golden, yellow, black |
| MOQ | 10 pcs |
| Custom support | OEM, ODM |
| Price | US$2.85 |
About Chongqing Heqi Trading Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Heqi Trading supplies a range of CNC tooling, including turning inserts, end mills, lathe holders, and branded inserts from China. The company manages the Sharka brand and supports volume orders with customization services.
Request OEM Pricing and Spec Sheets
Distributors and importers evaluating the VCMT1604 insert can request detailed coating performance data, order MOQs above the standard 10-piece lot, or discuss custom branding needs directly through the supplier.
Product Specification Notice
All specifications are provided in good faith based on manufacturer data. Variations in coating, color, and packaging may occur per production batch. For current inventory and lead times, please confirm with the supplier.
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