CMT K1920 Reversible HWM Carbide Insert 48.3 x 12 x 1.5mm, 4-Edge 35° – 10-Piece Case
K1920 HWM
Reversible Carbide Insert
CMT 790.483.12 is the exact 48.3 × 12 × 1.5 mm variant in the Series 790.xxx.12 HWM indexable-insert family. It provides four reusable 35° cutting edges in CMT’s K1920 chrome carbide grade for universal woodworking applications, with verified resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and mechanical wear. CMT supplies this item in a 10-piece case with a minimum order of 10 pieces or multiples of 10.
Main Product Description
CMT 790.483.12 is the exact longer insert in the official Series 790.xxx.12 family. The verified row specifies length L = 48.3 mm, height H = 12 mm, thickness K = 1.5 mm, cutting angle A = 35°, four cutting edges, dimension 48.3 × 12 × 1.5 mm, and material grade K1920.
K1920 is CMT’s chrome HWM carbide grade for universal cutting applications. CMT publishes a hardness of 1,920 HV10 and transverse rupture strength of 2,600 N/mm², together with resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and mechanical wear and an efficiency claim of 20% longer service life than its standard grade.
The insert is separately orderable replacement tooling for compatible CMT insert-router systems. Official CMT tables list it on selected Series 653, 654, and 656 tools, including 653.162.11, 653.662.11, 653.681.11, 653.701.11, 654.162.11, 654.662.11, and 656.693.11. CMT supplies this item in a 10-piece case; the minimum order is 10 pieces or multiples of 10.
Best Fit Applications
Product Highlights
Exact 48.3 × 12 × 1.5 mm Variant
Item Code 790.483.12 is the longer Series 790.xxx.12 insert with four 35° cutting edges and current official material grade K1920.
Four Reversible Cutting Edges
The Z4 format allows the insert to be indexed to a fresh edge when the active edge reaches its service limit, subject to correct seating and holder condition.
K1920 Chrome Carbide Grade
CMT specifies 1,920 HV10 hardness, 2,600 N/mm² transverse rupture strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and 20% longer life than its standard grade.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm exact Item Code 790.483.12 and dimensions 48.3 × 12 × 1.5 mm before installation. Use only in a compatible holder that explicitly lists this insert. Clean the insert pocket, inspect locating features and fastening hardware, seat the insert fully, and maintain the complete balanced insert arrangement specified by the parent tool. The holder, screws, keys, and cutter body are not included. Follow the parent tool’s rotation, feed direction, machine fit, guarding, and speed limits. This item is supplied in a 10-piece case and replaces neither 790.283.12 nor other inserts with different dimensions, edge counts, angles, or grades.
Four-Edge K1920 Carbide Performance in the Verified 48.3 mm Format
CMT 790.483.12 combines 48.3 × 12 × 1.5 mm dimensions, four reversible 35° cutting edges, and the current K1920 HWM chrome carbide grade.
Official compatibility across selected Series 653, 654, and 656 router tools, together with 10-piece case packaging, completes the verified replacement-insert configuration.