APKT Milling Inserts Manufacturer & Supplier in China
Source standard and custom APKT milling inserts for shoulder milling, face milling, ramping, and helical interpolation, with geometry, grade, coating, and edge preparation reviewed for the cutter body and work material.
What Is an APKT Milling Insert?
An APKT insert is an ISO 85° parallelogram milling insert with 11° clearance, K-class tolerance, a fixing hole, and chip-forming geometry. Its positive single-sided construction provides two principal cutting edges and is commonly used in compatible indexable cutters for shoulder milling, face milling, ramping, and interpolation operations.
Key Specifications
Insert Shape
85° parallelogram
Clearance Angle
11°
Tolerance Class
K class
Insert Configuration
Positive, single-sided with fixing hole; 2 principal cutting edges
Common ISO Sizes
APKT 11T3 and 1604
Primary Applications
Shoulder milling, face milling, ramping, helical interpolation
Custom APKT Insert Options
Configure the key manufacturing details for your insert application, from dimensions and cutting material to edge condition and identification.
Dimensions & Tolerances
Specify insert dimensions and tolerances according to your drawings.
Cutting Material & Grade
Select insert material and grade to suit your machining application.
Top Geometry & Chip Control
Customize top geometry and chip control features for your cutting needs.
Edge Preparation
Specify edge honing, chamfers and other edge preparation options.
Coating & Surface Treatment
Choose coating and surface treatments to meet your cutting needs.
Marking & Packaging
Customize insert markings and packaging to meet your order requirements.
Available APKT Milling Insert Sizes
The table lists APKT base designations supported by current Chinese supply evidence and manufacturer catalogs. Chipbreaker and grade suffixes are selected separately for the cutter body, work material, engagement, and cutting condition.
ISO Designation
L (mm)
W1 (mm)
S (mm)
RE (mm)
APKT 11T304
12.24
6.5
3.6
0.4
APKT 11T308
12.24
6.5
3.6
0.8
APKT 11T312
12.24
6.5
3.6
1.2
APKT 11T316
12.24
6.5
3.6
1.6
APKT 11T320
12.24
6.5
3.6
2.0
APKT 150412
16.33
12.7
4.76
1.2
APKT 160408
16.463
9.542
4.76
0.8
Don't See the Configuration You Need?
The configurations shown above represent commonly requested options and may not include everything we can supply. Contact us to check another specification or discuss your custom requirements.
APKT Milling Insert Applications
APKT inserts are commonly selected for positive-cutting milling systems where cutter compatibility, edge engagement, chip evacuation, and machine rigidity have been confirmed.
Shoulder Milling
Machining a floor and wall with compatible APKT cutters designed for near-90° shoulder generation.
Face Milling
Producing flat surfaces under light-to-medium engagement with grade and geometry matched to the work material.
Ramp Milling
Entering a pocket along an inclined path when the cutter body specifies an allowable ramp angle.
Helical Interpolation
Creating or enlarging circular features by helical toolpaths within cutter diameter and ramping limits.
Pocket and Cavity Milling
General cavity machining using axial and radial engagement appropriate to the cutter and insert size.
APKT Milling Insert FAQ
What cutter information is required for an APKT quotation?
Provide the cutter designation, pocket size, screw specification, diameter, number of teeth, hand, maximum depth, and photographs of the insert seat.
Can APKT inserts from different cutter systems be interchanged?
Not automatically. Seat geometry, hole and countersink, thickness, peripheral form, axial and radial rake, screw position, and edge location must all match.
How should an APKT sample test be documented?
Record cutter runout, tooth count, overhang, work material, engagement, speed, feed per tooth, axial depth, radial width, coolant, tool life, wear pattern, and surface result.
What usually causes one APKT pocket to fail before the others?
Common causes include cutter runout, damaged or contaminated seating, incorrect screw torque, pocket deformation, unequal chip load, and spindle or arbor condition.
When is a wiper feature worth evaluating?
Consider it when face-finish requirements dominate and the cutter body can position the wiper correctly; confirm runout control, feed, engagement, and the required surface lay.
What drawing data are needed for a custom APKT form?
Define seat datums, peripheral profile, hole and countersink, cutting-edge location, corner radii, rake surfaces, edge preparation, tolerances, inspection method, and target cutter interface.
About CarbideMatch
CarbideMatch is a cutting-tool manufacturer and multi-brand distributor with years of OEM manufacturing and industry experience. We currently focus on carbide and indexable inserts across a wide range of brands, grades and specifications.
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