Kyocera TCS01050 Ceramic Turning Insert Round 0.5 Inch

Product Description

The KYOCERA TCS01050 is a round ceramic turning insert designed for high-speed machining of hard and abrasive workpiece materials. Built to ANSI and ISO standards, this insert carries a manufacturer grade of A66N with an Al2O3 and TiC PVD coating applied to a full-radius, round insert body. It features a 0.5-inch inscribed circle, a corner radius of 0.25 inches, and a thickness of 0.3125 inches. With 8 cutting edges per insert and a neutral hand orientation, it delivers consistent performance across multiple setups. Licensed machinists and CNC turning specialists install this insert in clamp-style toolholders for demanding finishing and roughing operations on hardened steels and similar difficult-to-machine materials.

This insert is suited for external turning, facing, and copying operations on hard materials classified under ISO material grade H01 and H10. It is intended for use in production environments where ceramic cutting tool materials outperform carbide due to elevated cutting temperatures and abrasive workpiece conditions. The full-radius round geometry and chamfered cutting edge style make it a practical choice for contour turning and profiling passes. Maximum depth of cut is 0.25 inches, and the insert length falls in the 0.5 to 0.6 inch range.

Key Features

• Round insert shape (ISO Shape Code R) with 8 usable cutting edges per insert
• Al2O3 and TiC PVD coating optimized for hard material grades H01 and H10
• Full-radius geometry with 0.25-inch corner radius for contour and facing passes
• Neutral hand orientation compatible with right- and left-hand toolholder setups
• Chamfered cutting edge style with negative rake for increased edge strength
• Multi-use application: external turning, facing, and copying operations

Compatibility

Designed for use in ISOI-series clamp-style round insert toolholders. ISO code reference is RNGN120700S01525. Industry standard designation is RNG45T00625AAA66N. Verify toolholder bore and clamp compatibility before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC tooling technicians. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before indexing or replacing inserts. Use the appropriate torque wrench and clamp screw per the toolholder manufacturer specifications. Inspect the seating pocket and clamp for chips or debris before securing the new insert to ensure proper edge registration.