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Chipbreaker Selection

General Use

  P-Type
  • Very "open" geometry
  • Medium to high feed in grooving and turning
  • Large variety of standard sizes
  • Precision ground insert only
  • Width range:
    External: 2.39-6.35 mm
    Internal: 2.39-6.35 mm

  F-Type
  • First choice of grooving
  • Low to medium feed in grooving and turning
  • Both precision ground and utility inserts
  • Width range:
    External: 3.0-10 mm
    Internal: 3-6 mm

  G-Type
  • Efficient chipbreaker for narrow width grooves
  • No option for turning
  • Width range: 1-2.3 mm

  Y-Type
  • General use in grooving and turning
  • Positive top rake reduces cutting forces
  • Excellent for long shafts
  • Eliminates vibrations
  • Both precision ground and utility inserts
  • Width range:
    External: 8-20 mm

  HG-Y-Type
  • General use in grooving and turning
  • Efficient for a wide range of materials and cutting conditions
  • Utility inserts only
  • Width range:
    External: 3-6.35 mm
    Internal: 3-6.35 mm
Chipbreaker Selection - Problematic and Specific Materials

Chipbreaker Selection - Profiling (full radius)