Which insert fits which turning holder? Pairing chart
October 13, 2026
BVF lists MCLNL/R M12 holders for CNMG 12 inserts and MDJNL/R M15 holders for DNMG 1506 inserts. The pairing table below also covers its TNMG, WNMG and VBMT holders; match the listed insert size, shank and hand before ordering.
Turning holder and insert pairing table This chart records the pairings stated in the BVF product descriptions. Use it to find the relevant holder listing, then compare that listing with the holder and insert already used on your job.
Holder listed by BVF
Insert stated in listing
Shank options (as listed)
Hand options
MCLNL/R M12
CNMG 12
20x20 or 25x25
Left or right
MDJNL/R M15
DNMG 1506
20x20 or 25x25
Left or right
MTJNR/L
TNMG160402, 160404, 160408, 160412
20x20 or 25x25
Left or right
MWLNR/L M08
WNMG08
20x20 or 25x25
Left or right
SVJBL/R M16
VBMT16
20x20 or 25x25
Left or right
CNMG and DNMG: which holder should I check? For CNMG 12, check the CNMG Turning Holder MCLNL/R M12 . For DNMG 1506, check the DNMG Turning Holder MDJNL/R M15 . Both listings offer 20x20 and 25x25 shanks with left-hand and right-hand options.
TNMG, WNMG and VBMT pairings The TNMG Turning Holder MTJNR/L listing names TNMG160402, TNMG160404, TNMG160408 and TNMG160412. The WNMG Turning Holder MWLNR/L M08 listing states WNMG08, while the VBMT Turning Holder SVJBL/R M16 listing states VBMT16. Each of these holder listings provides 20x20 and 25x25 shank options in both hands.
What to check before buying
Copy the insert family and full size code from the current pack.
Copy the holder model from the existing tool or the job's tooling sheet.
Check the selected shank option against your tool-post requirements.
Check the left-hand or right-hand selection before adding the item.
For spare parts, identify the existing holder and request the matching spare set.
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