Back Turning Inserts
MZG Tool Machine provides comprehensive and professional Back Turning Inserts, focusing on TBP and TKFB series. These highly specialized inserts are indispensable for modern precision machining, particularly in automated environments like Swiss-type lathes and CNC turning centers for secondary or reverse turning operations.

Specialized Back Turning Design
Engineered specifically for back turning operations on Swiss-type lathes and CNC turning centers, providing exceptional stability and precision in secondary machining operations.
Robust Peach Shape Geometry
TBP series features strong 80° negative angle geometry with peach-shaped design, delivering exceptional edge strength and resistance to chipping in demanding applications.
Precision TKFB Technology
TKFB series provides high-precision finishing with positive rake geometry and integrated chip breakers, ensuring superior surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
Product Performance
Back turning, also known as secondary or reverse turning, is an external machining operation performed on the spindle side of a workpiece. This technique is critical when conventional turning from the tailstock end is impractical or impossible.
Common scenarios include machining features close to the collet, finishing a part before cutoff to eliminate a residual pip, or when the component's geometry obstructs a standard tool path. Back turning inserts are engineered to excel in these unique conditions.
Our TBP and TKFB series provide exceptional stability, precision, and superior surface finishes in automated environments like Swiss-type lathes and multi-spindle turning centers.
Key Applications
- TBP Series: Heavy-duty back turning
- TKFB Series: Precision finishing
- Applications: Swiss lathes, CNC centers
- Operations: Pip removal, profiling
- Industries: Medical, automotive, aerospace
Our Products

TBP 55FR
TBP-55Back turning, pip removal

TBP 60FR
TBP-60Back facing, profiling

TBPA 60FR
TBPA-60Precision back turning

TBP 55FR00
TBP-55FR00Ultra-fine finishing

TBP 55FR10
TBP-55FR10Light cutting, thin walls

TKFB12R 15005M
TKFB12RPrecision profiling

TKFB12L 15005M
TKFB12LLeft-hand operations

TKFB16R 28010M
TKFB16RBack grooving, undercutting

TKFB16L 38005M
TKFB16LComplex back profiling

TBP 60FR20
TBP-60FR20General back turning
Technical Parameters
Series Specifications
TBP Series - Peach Shape Design
80° negative angle geometry with rhombic-like peach shape providing exceptional strength. Multiple cutting edges with optional chip breakers for demanding back turning operations.
TBPA Series - Advanced Performance
Enhanced TBP series with additional 15° angle for improved clearance and profiling capabilities. Optimized for precision back turning in automated environments.
TKFB Series - Precision Profiling
Elongated shape with 4° top angle and positive rake geometry. Integrated chip breakers with right-hand and left-hand configurations for maximum versatility.
Toolholder Compatibility
Compatible with AB14, AB19, AB35-AB36, AB37 series for TBP and AB47-AB48 series for TKFB, optimized for compact machining envelopes and angle head cutters.
Technical Specifications
Application Scenarios
Machine Applications
Operations
Material Capabilities
Application Processing
TBP Series Applications
- High-Performance Back Turning: 80° negative angle geometry provides exceptional stability and versatility across extensive material ranges and cutting conditions.
- Robust Edge Design: Incredible strength and resistance to chipping, suitable for unstable and interrupted cutting environments with workpiece vibration.
- Chip Control Options: Available with and without chip breakers for tailored performance, excellent for automated processes preventing chip entanglement.
TKFB Series Applications
- Precision Finishing: Positive rake geometry and sharp cutting edge result in lower cutting forces and superior dimensional accuracy.
- Integrated Chip Management: Meticulously designed chip breakers manage chips effectively across wide ranges of feed rates and depths of cut.
- Versatile Configurations: Available in both right-hand and left-hand versions for different spindle rotations and complex back-working operations.
Main Functions
TBP Series
High-performance external back turning with 80° negative angle peach shape geometry. Provides exceptional stability, multiple cutting edges, and optional chip breakers for demanding automated environments.
TBPA Series
Advanced TBP series with additional 15° angle for enhanced clearance and profiling capabilities. Optimized for precision back turning in complex geometries and automated production.
TKFB Series
Precision back turning and profiling with positive rake geometry and 4° top angle. Features integrated chip breakers and right/left-hand configurations for superior finishing operations.
Specialized Applications
Designed for Swiss-type lathes, multi-spindle centers, and compact CNC machines. Ideal for medical, electronics, and aerospace industries requiring flawless surface finish and tight tolerances.
Need Specialized Back Turning Solutions?
Our technical experts can help you select the optimal TBP or TKFB series back turning inserts for your specific Swiss-type lathe or CNC turning center applications. From pip removal to precision profiling, we provide comprehensive back turning solutions that eliminate secondary operations and maximize productivity in automated environments.