STEEL TURNING INSERT

Applications

Shoulder Milling -

XDKX 12T308 / 12T3HF

Applications

Workpiece Materials:

Side

Milling

Slotting

Chamfering

Helical Interpolation

Face Milling

Plunging

Ramping

Trochoidal milling

Faster cutting


High Flute Count

Faster cutting, smoother finish.

Faster cutting

Supreme Edge Technology

Better chip flow, less friction.

Consistent cutting

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Faster cutting, smoother finish.

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

Standard 4-flute

3.1×

table feed

Short chips

Torus end mill HPMT High Feed
Flutes 4 6
Feed per tooth fz 0.180 mm 0.300 mm
Table feed Vf 2,292 mm/min 6,446 mm/min
Metal removal rate 1.93 cm³/min 5.78 cm³/min
Cycle time 2 h 16 min 05 s 52 min 27 s

Faster cutting

metal removal rate

Features & Benefits

True 90˚ Shoulder Accuracy

Produces precise vertical walls and flat shoulders, minimizing secondary finishing.

Excellent Ramp-Down Capability

Smooth ramping and helical entry for flexible machining

Secure Insert Clamping

Rigid pocket and secure clamping ensure stable, low-vibration cutting.

Reliable Cutting Performance

Consistent tool life and surface finish across materials and conditions.

Tool Test

HPMT internal testing. Comparable insert brands not named.

CUTTING PARAMETERS

Cutting speed Vc

120–140 m/min

Feed fz

0.10–0.12 mm/tooth

Depth ap ·

width ae

2 mm · 6–20 mm

Coolant

Wet

Distance

4.0 m + 1 extra cycle (HPMT)

HPS2500 · Rank 1

HPU2500 · Rank 2

Comparable W · Rank 3

Comparable M · Rank 4

Rank 1 & 2

of 4 inserts tested —

both HPMT grades

Both HPMT grades finished the test plus one extra cycle.

Comparable inserts stopped early (edge damage, chipping, chatter).



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