TPMT 160308 Turning Inserts
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- ISO Code
- TPMT160308
- Insert Size
- 160308
- Shape
- T
Find the Right Option
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Brands
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This page covers every TPMT 160308 insert we can supply — 10 variants across Achteck, published for Steel, Cast iron. The triangular 60° geometry gives it 6 cutting edges and makes it suitable for economical general turning where the tip angle allows.
The designation encodes the geometry: the first letter is the shape (T), the following letter the clearance angle, then the tolerance class, then size, thickness and nose radius. If you want to check any of it, our ISO insert code decoder breaks the full string down character by character.
Geometry and dimensions
| Insert family | TPMT |
|---|---|
| Category | Turning Inserts |
| Shape | triangular 60° (T) |
| Usable cutting edges | 6 |
| Inscribed circle (IC) | 9.53 mm |
| Thickness (S) | 3.18 mm |
| Nose radius (RE) | 0.8 mm |
| Fixing hole diameter (D1) | 4.4 mm |
| Hand | Neutral |
| Variants in stock | 10 |
| Brands | Achteck |
Recommended cutting data
The figures below are the manufacturers' published ranges, aggregated across the 10 variants listed on this page. The typical column is the median, which is where most shops end up running. Treat the full range as the envelope, not a target — start around 60–70% of it and work up.
| Workpiece material | Cutting speed vc (m/min) | Typical vc | Feed fn (mm/rev) | Depth of cut ap (mm) | Variants with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel (P) | 50 – 620 | 75 – 510 | 0.09–0.32 | 0.6–4.5 | 10 of 10 |
| Cast iron (K) | 50 – 200 | 50 – 200 | 0.09–0.32 | 0.6–4.5 | 2 of 10 |
To turn a cutting speed into a spindle speed for your actual diameter, use the cutting parameters calculator: n = vc × 1000 / (π × D).
Carbide grades available
10 variants of TPMT 160308 are stocked in these grades: AC052P, AC152P, AC252P, AT202, AT210A.
Across this range the grades specified most often are AC052P, AC152P, AC252P, AT202, AT210A. Within one brand's range, a higher middle digit usually means a tougher grade — better on interrupted cuts, slightly less wear resistant. See carbide grades explained for how to read the names.
Chipbreaker geometries
Chipbreakers stocked for TPMT 160308: PB1, PC2.
The chipbreaker sets the usable feed window far more than the depth of cut does. A roughing geometry run at finishing feed will not break the chip; a finishing geometry pushed into a roughing cut will chip. Match it to the feed you will actually run — chipbreaker selection guide.
Typical applications
- Finishing
- Medium
For more on cutting steel, see our material-specific guide.
Choosing the right TPMT 160308
Three things decide which variant you need:
- The workpiece material group. This page lists variants published for Steel, Cast iron. Pick a grade from the group you are cutting — a steel grade on a superalloy will fail quickly.
- Feed, not depth of cut. The chipbreaker is defined by its feed window. Decide the feed first, then pick the geometry that covers it.
- Nose radius versus finish. TPMT 160308 is stocked here at 0.8 mm. A larger radius gives better finish at the same feed and a stronger edge, but raises cutting force.
Not sure whether TPMT 160308 is the right shape at all? The turning insert selection guide compares shapes by what the part profile allows.
Frequently asked questions about TPMT 160308
What size insert is TPMT 160308?
TPMT 160308 has an inscribed circle of 9.53 mm and a thickness of 3.18 mm. As a rule the depth of cut should stay under about two thirds of the inscribed circle.
What nose radius does TPMT 160308 have?
The nose radius (the last two digits of the designation) is 0.8 mm on the variants listed here. Surface roughness scales roughly with fn²/(32 × RE), so at a fixed feed a larger radius halves Ra.
Which holder does TPMT 160308 fit?
The holder designation must carry the same shape letter (T) and the same size digit. Send us your holder code and we will confirm the match before you order.
How many TPMT 160308 variants do you stock?
10 variants from Achteck, listed below with grade, chipbreaker and the published cutting data where the manufacturer provides it.
What cutting speed should I run for TPMT 160308?
For Steel, the published range across these variants is 50–620 m/min, with a typical window of 75–510 m/min. Heavy cuts sit at the bottom of that range, light finishing cuts at the top.