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Insert, VCMW-221 HSS

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$11.67 $17.95 In stock

VCMW-221 insert made from T-15 high speed steel, combine the advantages of high-speed steel cutting tools with the convenience of indexable tooling.

Insert is a 35° diamond with a 7° relief. The center hole is a 40°-60° single countersink, and there is no chip breaker.

It has an inscribed circle (IC) of 0.25" (1/4"), a thickness of 0.125" (1/8"), and a corner (nose) radius of 0.0156" (1/64").

The insert is designated VCMW221 (ANSI) or VCMW110304 HSS (ISO).

This high-quality insert is made in America by the Arthur R Warner company.

Inserts are sold individually—no need to buy a pack of 10 inserts.

*NOTE: Make sure you get the correct inserts and retaining screws for your indexable turning tools. Our chart of indexable inserts shows which inserts and which screw to use with each of our indexable tools.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin ★★★★★

First time using HSS indexable inserts, and the T-15 steel holds an edge noticeably longer than the carbide ones I’ve tried. The 7° relief clears chips smoothly in my lathe at moderate speeds.

Richard E. ★★★★★

Took a while to decide between standard HSS and insert tooling, but this T-15 steel with the 7° relief cuts smoother than I expected on my lathe. The 35° diamond point holds an edge nicely, and swapping it out is way faster than resharpening.

Ella ★★★★★

The 35° diamond geometry with 7° relief cuts surprisingly clean on my lathe, and the T-15 steel holds an edge longer than my old brazed bits. It's nice to just index a new edge instead of regrinding a whole tool.