INDEXABLE MILLING INSERTS

Milling Inserts Built for the Material You Machine

Carbide milling inserts for stable and productive machining of steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper alloys, titanium alloys, heat-resistant alloys and hardened steel components.

Steel Stainless Steel Cast Iron Aluminum Copper Alloys Titanium Alloys Hardened Steel
KXT indexable carbide milling insert product composition
Choose the right insert efficiently Start with workpiece material, then match the milling operation and cutter body requirements.
Step 01 Workpiece Material
Step 02 Milling Operation
Step 03 Grade & Cutter Compatibility

CHOOSE BY WORKPIECE MATERIAL

Find Milling Inserts for Your Material

Select the material you machine to locate the appropriate milling insert application direction.

Grade, coating and geometry selection depends on the actual material specification, heat-treatment condition, operation and machining stability.

Milling insert for steel machining
Steel

Milling Inserts for Steel

For carbon steel, alloy steel, pre-hardened steel, mold bases, gear blanks and structural components.

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Milling insert for stainless steel machining
Stainless Steel

Milling Inserts for Stainless Steel

For stainless pump parts, medical instruments, food equipment and precision components.

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Milling insert for aluminum machining
Aluminum Alloy

Milling Inserts for Aluminum

For lightweight structures, electronic housings, fixtures and precision aluminum components.

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Milling insert for copper alloy machining
Copper Alloys

Milling Inserts for Copper Alloys

For copper electrodes, brass, bronze, electrical components and non-ferrous precision parts.

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Milling insert for titanium alloy machining
Titanium Alloys

Milling Inserts for Titanium Alloys

For TC-series titanium components in aerospace, medical and high-performance engineering applications.

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Milling insert for heat-resistant alloy machining
Heat-Resistant Alloys

Milling Inserts for Heat-Resistant Alloys

For nickel-based, cobalt-based and heat-resistant alloy components in demanding service.

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Milling insert for hardened steel machining
Hardened Steel

Milling Inserts for Hardened Steel

For hardened molds, dies, gears, bearing components and wear-resistant steel parts.

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CHOOSE BY MILLING OPERATION

Match Inserts to the Cutting Task

After confirming the workpiece material, select the milling operation and compatible cutter body for stable performance and predictable tool life.

Face Milling

Efficient machining of large flat surfaces, plates, bases and housings.

Shoulder Milling

Stable machining for pockets, steps and accurate 90-degree shoulders.

Profile Milling

Contour and cavity machining for molds and complex component surfaces.

High-Feed Milling

Efficient roughing and material removal for suitable machining applications.

MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDE

Selection Data by Workpiece Material

This section shows what information matters for each material group. Actual insert models, grades and cutter compatibility can be added after product data is verified.

Material:
Carbide insert for steel Steel

Milling Inserts for Steel

Selection for general steel parts, pre-hardened mold materials and industrial components.

Material ScopeCarbon / Alloy / Pre-hardened Steel
Selection DataGrade + Hardness Condition
ApplicationsMold Bases / Gears / Shafts
Carbide insert for stainless steel Stainless

Milling Inserts for Stainless Steel

Selection for stainless components requiring stable cutting and reliable edge performance.

Material ScopeAustenitic / Martensitic / Duplex
Selection DataMaterial Type + Operation
ApplicationsPumps / Medical / Fittings
Carbide insert for cast iron Cast Iron

Milling Inserts for Cast Iron

Selection for productive machining of industrial cast components and housings.

Material ScopeGrey Iron / Ductile Iron
Selection DataIron Type + Surface State
ApplicationsHousings / Bases / Pump Bodies
Carbide insert for aluminum Aluminum

Milling Inserts for Aluminum

Selection for clean cutting performance and high-quality aluminum surfaces.

Material ScopeAluminum Alloy / Cast Aluminum
Selection DataAlloy Type + Surface Target
ApplicationsHousings / Fixtures / Structures
Carbide insert for copper alloys Copper

Milling Inserts for Copper Alloys

Selection for copper electrodes and non-ferrous precision component milling.

Material ScopeCopper / Brass / Bronze
Selection DataAlloy Grade + Finish Target
ApplicationsElectrodes / Connectors / Parts
Carbide insert for titanium alloys Titanium

Milling Inserts for Titanium Alloys

Selection must be based on the titanium grade and applicable material specification.

Common GradesTC4 / TC6 / TC10 / TC12 / TC18 / TC21
Required StandardGB/T or GJB Specification
Selection BasisGrade + Standard + Operation
Carbide insert for heat-resistant alloys Heat-Resistant

Milling Inserts for Heat-Resistant Alloys

Selection for demanding alloys where material grade is more useful than a front-end HRC filter.

Material ScopeNickel-Based / Cobalt-Based Alloys
Selection DataAlloy Grade + Operation
Hardness DisplayNot Used as Primary Filter
Carbide insert for hardened steel Hardened

Milling Inserts for Hardened Steel

Selection for hard-part machining where actual hardness is a primary technical input.

Material ScopeHardened Tool / Mold / Bearing Steel
Required DataActual HRC Range
ApplicationsMolds / Dies / Gears / Bearings
Product data note: Material-selection information is provided for application guidance. Specific insert grades, geometries, coatings, sizes and compatible cutter bodies should be confirmed according to your machining requirements.

TITANIUM MATERIAL NOTE

TC-Series Titanium Requires Specification-Based Selection

Machinability can differ significantly between titanium grades and material standards. For accurate insert matching, please provide the grade and the applicable GB/T or GJB specification together with the milling operation.

TC4 TC6 TC10 TC12 TC18 TC21
RequiredMaterial Grade
RequiredGB/T or GJB
RequiredMilling Operation

BUYER SELECTION GUIDE

Information Needed for Insert Recommendation

Accurate application data helps overseas buyers receive a more relevant insert recommendation.

Workpiece Material Typical Parts Primary Selection Information Typical Operation
Steel Mold bases, gear blanks, shafts, structural parts Material grade and hardness condition Face / Shoulder / Profile Milling
Stainless Steel Pumps, precision fittings, medical components Stainless type and machining stability Face / Shoulder Milling
Cast Iron Machine bases, housings, pump bodies Iron type and surface state Face Milling
Aluminum Alloy Housings, fixtures, lightweight structures Alloy type and surface-finish target High-Speed / Face Milling
Titanium Alloys Aerospace and medical components TC grade and GB/T or GJB specification Face / Shoulder / Profile Milling
Heat-Resistant Alloys Aero-engine and energy components Specific alloy grade and machining condition Face / Profile Milling
Hardened Steel Molds, dies, hardened gears and bearing parts Actual HRC hardness and finish requirement Hard-Part / Profile Milling
01 / MATERIAL

Material Matching

Insert selection based on material grade, condition and machining requirement.

02 / TESTING

Sample Evaluation

Testing support before qualified buyers proceed to volume orders.

03 / OEM ODM

Private Label Supply

OEM/ODM solutions for distributors and industrial tooling brands.

04 / EXPORT

Global B2B Service

Responsive communication and batch supply for overseas customers.

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Tell Us What Material You Machine

Send your material specification, milling operation, current cutter body or insert model, and application requirements. We will help match a suitable insert direction for evaluation and quotation.

01 Material grade and hardness condition, when applicable 02 Titanium: include TC grade and GB/T or GJB specification 03 Current insert / cutter model, operation and test requirements
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