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Palbit Carbide Turning Insert - Medium - Cast Iron - VCMT160408-MKPH5705

Palbit Carbide Turning Insert - Medium - Cast Iron - VCMT160408-MKPH5705

SKU:PAL-1121995L5

Palbit VCMT160408-MKPH5705 carbide turning insert — a medium‑size, high‑performance tool designed specifically for cast iron turning. It’s built for machinists, shops, and hobbyists who need reli... Read more ↓
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ISO CodeVCMT160408-MKPH5705
SubstrateCarbide
StyleVCMT
Size1604--
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£9.79
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Description

Palbit VCMT160408-MKPH5705 carbide turning insert — a medium‑size, high‑performance tool designed specifically for cast iron turning. It’s built for machinists, shops, and hobbyists who need reliable precision for turning, facing, and profiling tasks with long tool life.

Made from high‑quality carbide and engineered with a cutting geometry that promotes efficient chip evacuation, this insert maintains sharpness, resists wear, and helps you achieve consistent finishes with fewer passes and less downtime.

  • Durable carbide construction for longer tool life: The tough carbide substrate and wear‑resistant design stand up to cast iron’s abrasiveness, reducing index changes and lowering tooling costs over the job.
  • Optimized geometry for efficient chip evacuation: The edge and face design promote smooth chip flow, minimize built‑up edge, and maintain stable cutting for clean, consistent finishes.
  • Versatile performance for turning, facing, and profiling: Designed to handle multiple operations in one setup, delivering reliable results across different feeds and depths of cut in cast iron applications.

With Palbit VCMT160408-MKPH5705, you’ll enjoy dependable, repeatable results that reduce rework and downtime while improving cycle times. The insert’s durability translates to lower tooling costs over the life of a job, and its efficient chip control helps maintain a steady workflow and consistent surface finish across parts. In short, it provides a reliable, high‑performance solution for quality cast‑iron turning that supports faster production and better overall results.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
PAL-1121995L5
Brand
Palbit
Category
ISO Lathe Tool
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Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.

Returns

14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.

Technical Support

Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

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Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?

Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.

We also offer the following:

  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
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  • Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
  • DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.

For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.

*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.

Ask our technical team about this tool

Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

Prefer to talk? Call 01732 887334 — Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

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