Sumitomo 14HB980 Milling Insert ACP300 Solid Carbide Seet

Product Description

The SUMITOMO 14HB980 is a solid carbide milling insert designed for indexable face and shoulder milling applications. Manufactured in the ACP300 grade with a PVD coating process, this insert delivers consistent cutting performance on stainless steel and carbon steel workpieces. The square SEET insert style features a 20-degree relief angle and a chip breaker designation of G, supporting controlled chip evacuation during high-feed milling passes. At 3.97 mm thick with a 13.40 mm cutting edge effective length, the 14HB980 fits the WGX cutter series and is handled by machinists and CNC operators in production and job-shop environments.

This insert is suited for milling operations on stainless steel (ISO material code M) and steel (ISO material code P) in both production and prototype environments. The 13T3 insert size with a 0.5000 inch inscribed circle makes it a standard fit for WGX series indexable milling cutters. Typical applications include face milling, shoulder milling, and general profiling where controlled chip formation and consistent edge life on ferrous materials are required. It is packaged individually and sold in multiples of 10.

Key Features

• ACP300 grade solid carbide with PVD coating for performance on stainless steel and steel
• Square insert shape (SEET style) with 20-degree relief angle for reduced cutting forces
• G chip breaker geometry for controlled chip formation during milling
• 13.40 mm cutting edge effective length with 3.97 mm thickness
• Compatible with WGX series indexable milling cutter bodies
• Sold in multiples of 10 to support production tooling requirements

Compatibility

Designed for use with the WGX cutter series. Insert size code 13, inscribed circle 0.5000 inch, SEET insert style. Suitable for primary workpiece materials: Stainless Steel (M) and Steel (P).

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or CNC tooling technicians. Ensure the milling cutter body is secured and the spindle is fully de-energized and locked out before seating or replacing inserts. Use the appropriate torx or insert-retention wrench specified by the cutter body manufacturer to achieve proper clamping without over-torquing the retention screw. Inspect the insert pocket and clamping seat for chips or debris before installing a new insert.