Advantages of TNMG160404-PV steel turning insert
In daily steel processing, it is very important to choose an efficient, stable and durable blade.
TNMG160404-PV is a classic steel turning insert model designed for light-load finishing and semi-finishing of steel parts.
If you are looking for a blade with smooth cutting, high cost performance and strong adaptability, this model is worth paying attention to.

What is TNMG160404-PV?
Let’s first briefly explain this model:
T: triangular blade, stable structure, suitable for external cylindrical and end face turning
N: 0° back angle, suitable for negative front angle cutting, strong anti-breakage
M: medium tolerance, strong installation adaptability
G: with mounting holes, can be used on both sides
160404: blade side length 16mm, thickness 4.76mm, blade tip radius 0.4mm
PV: Puwei groove type developed specifically for steel processing, optimized chip removal and cutting stability
TNMG160404-PV Three core advantages in machining steel parts
Double-sided use, 6 cutting edges, high cost performance
A TNMG160404-PV blade has 3 cutting edges × 2 sides = 6 available cutting edges, which greatly reduces costs when processing large quantities of steel parts, and the blade utilization rate is higher.
Wear-resistant coating, longer life
TNMG160404-PV uses a high-hardness and medium-toughness cemented carbide substrate, and is equipped with a PVD coating with excellent heat resistance (such as TiAlN, AlTiCrN), so that when the blade processes steel parts at medium and high speeds:
The blade is not easy to collapse
Strong heat shock resistance
The service life is increased by about 30%~50%
Applicable to multiple scenarios, strong flexibility
Whether you are:
External cylindrical finishing or semi-finishing
The workpiece is a round shaft, flange, or disc
The machine tool is a regular lathe, CNC lathe, or Swiss-type lathe
TNMG160404-PV can respond flexibly and is an “all-round player” for daily turning of steel parts.

TNMG insert version differences: material + chip breaker + coating are all different
project | Special for steel parts WNMG080404-MP/MM | For stainless steel WNMG080404-MS/MSF |
Cemented carbide substrate | High hardness and medium toughness matrix, wear-resistant and anti-breakage | High toughness, heat shock resistance matrix, suitable for continuous high temperature cutting |
Chipbreaker geometry | MP or MM for medium feeds/depths of cut | MS or MSF for low feed, sticky material chip removal |
Edge treatment | Rounded treatment, strong collapse resistance, suitable for strong impact | Sharp cutting edge reduces cutting resistance, improves chip removal and smoothness |
Surface coating | PVD TiAlN / AlCrN, wear and heat resistant | Nano-TiAlSiN / multi-layer coating, high temperature resistance and anti-adhesion |
Recommended cutting speed | High speed machining: 150~250 m/min | Medium and low speed cutting: 80~120 m/min |
If you are looking for cost control + smooth finish + ease of use, TNMG160404-PV is the best choice for steel processing.