Insert cross-reference · 35° Rhombic · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · positive aluminium
VCGT160404 Cross Reference / ANSI VCGT 331
Equivalent VCGT160404 inserts across 6 brands — Sandvik, ISCAR, Kennametal, Walter, Tungaloy, Seco. In US (inch, ANSI B212.4) catalogs this same insert is listed as VCGT 331 — identical geometry, different designation system. Same ISO 1832 geometry class; grades, coatings and application windows differ by manufacturer. Treat equivalents as starting points and verify on a sample part: a cross-reference matches the geometry, not the process.
A general-purpose nose radius: a balance of edge strength and finish that suits most first-choice turning before you tune up for finishing or down for roughing.
Brand equivalents — VCGT160404
| Brand | Designation / grade | Coating | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandvik | VCGT 16 04 04-AL H13A | Uncoated carbide | N01 |
| ISCAR | VCGT 160404 IC28 | Uncoated carbide | N05–N20 |
| Kennametal | VCGT 331 KCU25 | PVD AlTiN | N01–N15 |
| Walter | VCGT 16 04 04 WNK10 | Uncoated sharp | N01–N10 |
| Tungaloy | VCGT160404-AL T1010 | Uncoated | N01–N10 |
| Seco | VCGT 16 04 04-AL H15F | Uncoated fine-grain carbide | N01–N10 |
Grades used Sandvik H13A · ISCAR IC28 · Kennametal KCU25 · Walter WNK10 · Tungaloy T1010 · Seco H15F
19 brands list VCGT160404 in their published standard programs, with 141 catalog variants across chipbreakers, grades and coatings. Variant count shows how deep each maker's standard range goes for this geometry. It is not a quality ranking.
| Brand | Catalog variants |
|---|---|
| Sumitomo | 26 |
| Walter | 23 |
| Korloy | 15 |
| Kyocera | 11 |
| Ceratizit | 9 |
| ZCC Cutting Tools | 7 |
| Boehlerit | 6 |
| Hahn+Kolb | 6 |
| Hoffmann Group | 6 |
| Paul Horn | 6 |
| WNT | 6 |
| Widia | 5 |
| Iscar | 4 |
| Ingersoll | 3 |
| Mapal | 3 |
| SECO Tools | 2 |
| Ceramtec | 1 |
| Mitsubishi Materials | 1 |
| Tungaloy | 1 |
Hoffmann Group and Hahn+Kolb are distributor private-label programs (GARANT, ATORN). Counts are catalog listings, not stock levels. Availability varies by region and distributor.
ISO designation decoded — what VCGT160404 means
- V — shape
- 35° rhombic (diamond)
- C — clearance angle
- relief angle 7°
- G — tolerance
- class G — ground periphery, close tolerance (±0.025 mm class)
- T — type
- fixing hole with countersink, chipbreaker on one face (single-sided positive insert)
- 16 — cutting edge length / IC
- 16 mm nominal (inscribed circle / edge length class)
- 04 — thickness
- insert thickness 4.76 mm
- 04 — corner radius
- Rε = 0.4 mm nose radius
Cross-reference a grade at its ISO position
Type any maker's grade (e.g. GC4325, AC820P, T9215) to see grades other brands publish at the same ISO application position. VERIFIED = multi-source consensus; 2+ CHARTS = placement confirmed by two or more manufacturer-published charts; SINGLE-SOURCE = one chart only. Comparable at ISO position — not identical performance. Verify on a sample part.
Frequently asked questions
What does VCGT160404 mean?
VCGT160404 is an ISO 1832 insert designation. It decodes as: V — shape = 35° rhombic (diamond); C — clearance angle = relief angle 7°; G — tolerance = class G — ground periphery, close tolerance (±0.025 mm class); T — type = fixing hole with countersink, chipbreaker on one face (single-sided positive insert); 16 — cutting edge length / IC = 16 mm nominal (inscribed circle / edge length class); 04 — thickness = insert thickness 4.76 mm; 04 — corner radius = Rε = 0.4 mm nose radius.
What is VCGT160404 used for?
VCGT160404 is a turning insert. The brand-equivalents table on this page lists each maker's grade and its ISO application window (the P, M, K and similar ranges). Match the geometry first, then choose the grade for your material and operation, and verify on a sample part.
What is the equivalent of VCGT160404 across brands?
VCGT160404 is a shared ISO 1832 geometry, so Sandvik, ISCAR, Kennametal, Walter and other makers each offer it in their own grades and coatings. A cross-reference matches the geometry, not the process, so treat equivalents as starting points and verify on a sample part.
Is VCGT160404 a positive insert?
VCGT160404 has positive clearance, so it is a positive, single-sided insert: lower cutting forces, suited to finishing, small parts and low-rigidity setups.
Does this cross-reference favour specific brands?
No. Comparable grades appear here only because manufacturer-published comparison charts place them at the same ISO application position. No manufacturer pays for placement, nothing on this page is sponsored, and CuttingToolsAI sells no tools and earns no commission. Placements backed by a single chart are flagged as such, and every comparison ends the same way: verify on a sample part before switching.
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