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	Insert Shape Insert Shape


Diamond	Triangle

Square	Trigon

Round

	For Use On For Use On

Heat-Resistant Alloys

	Cut Type Cut Type

	Chamfering
	Along-the- Length Turning
	Facing
	External Profiling
	Boring
	External Grooving
	Cutoff
	External Threading
	Internal Threading
	Internal Grooving
	Internal Profiling

	Insert Code Insert Code

	Inscribed Circle Diameter (IC) Inscribed Circle Diameter (IC)

	Thickness Thickness

	Tip Radius Tip Radius

	Insert Style Insert Style

	For Holder Code For Holder Code

	Number of Cutting Edges Number of Cutting Edges

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated

Titanium Aluminum Nitride
(TiAlN) Coated

Uncoated

Titanium Aluminum Oxygen
Nitride-base (TiAlON) Coated

Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN)
Coated

	Nose Angle Nose Angle

	For Cutting Operation For Cutting Operation

Medium

Finishing

Roughing

	Rake Type Rake Type

Negative

Positive

	Cutting Edge Length Cutting Edge Length

	Relief Angle Relief Angle

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Hole Diameter Hole Diameter

	Cut Direction Cut Direction

	Right Hand
	Left Hand
	Neutral

	For Cutting Conditions For Cutting Conditions

Semi-Interrupted

Interrupted

Continuous

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

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Indexable Lathe Tools

Carbide Inserts for Steel

Optimized for use on steel, these inserts can run at higher cutting speeds and will last longer than inserts for multiple materials.

Carbide Inserts for Multiple Materials

Choose these premium turning carbide inserts to cut a variety of materials without changing out your tool.

Carbide Inserts for Stainless Steel

Heat resistant and shaped for turning stainless steel specifically, these inserts will last longer than inserts for multiple materials.

Economy Carbide Inserts

Use these carbide inserts for general purpose turning.

Carbide Inserts for Heat-Resistant Super Alloys

Heat resistant and wear resistant, these inserts cut super alloys—such as Inconel and Waspaloy—and titanium better than general use inserts.

Carbide Inserts for Cast Iron

Made of an abrasion-resistant carbide designed for turning cast iron, these inserts will last longer than inserts for multiple materials.

Carbide Inserts for Non-Ferrous Materials

Cut aluminum, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous materials with these premium inserts.

Economy Indexable Turning Tools

These tools come with carbide inserts installed. When one edge of the insert dulls, rotate it to use a sharp edge.

Economy Indexable Turning Tool Sets

These sets have five indexable turning tools with carbide inserts and a wood storage stand. When one edge of a tool's insert dulls, rotate it to use a sharp edge.

Alumina Ceramic Inserts

These inserts are made with a black alumina ceramic on the cutting edges. Compared to carbide inserts, ceramic lasts longer in hardened-steel tooling applications because it is chemically inert and has better heat resistance.

Cubic Boron Nitride Inserts

Resisting wear and fractures when cutting hardened steel, these cubic boron nitride inserts last longer than carbide inserts.

Boring Carbide Insert Holders

These holders conform to ANSI standards.

Carbide Inserts for Boring Carbide
Insert Holders with Coolant Hole

Pair one of these inserts with a compatible boring carbide insert holder with coolant hole.

Economy Indexable Boring Carbide Insert Holders

Use these tools to enlarge existing holes to precise diameters. They come with an insert installed. When one edge of the insert dulls, rotate it to use a sharp edge.

Economy Indexable Boring Carbide Insert Holder Sets

These sets have a variety of indexable boring insert holders with carbide inserts and a wood storage stand. When one edge of a tool's insert dulls, rotate it to use a sharp edge to enlarge existing holes to precise diameters.

Cutoff and Grooving Carbide Inserts

Combine a holder and carbide insert to perform cutoff and grooving tasks on a lathe.

Indexable Cutoff and Grooving Carbide Inserts

Cut square corner grooves in a workpiece or cut completely through a part.

Indexable Grooving and Profiling Carbide Inserts

The rounded nose on these inserts contours the outside of the workpiece and cuts grooves with rounded edges.

High-Performance Grooving Carbide Inserts

These inserts can cut grooves on both the outside and inside of a workpiece depending on the holder used.

High-Performance Threading Carbide Inserts

Install these inserts into a compatible holder to cut external or internal threads on a workpiece.

Economy Indexable Threading Tools

A carbide insert comes installed on these tools.

Carbide Inserts for Internal
Profiling Carbide Insert Holders

Combine a carbide insert with a compatible internal profiling holder to create a tool that can contour the interior wall of a hollow workpiece.

Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert End Mills for Manual Milling Machines

Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert
End Mills for Manual Milling Machines

Pair these carbide inserts with our Replaceable Carbide-Insert End Mills for Manual Milling Machines.

Indexable Lathe Tools

Carbide Inserts for Steel

Carbide Inserts for Multiple Materials

Carbide Inserts for Stainless Steel

Economy Carbide Inserts

Carbide Inserts for Heat-Resistant Super Alloys

Carbide Inserts for Cast Iron

Carbide Inserts for Non-Ferrous Materials

Economy Indexable Turning Tools

Economy Indexable Turning Tool Sets

Alumina Ceramic Inserts

Cubic Boron Nitride Inserts

Boring Carbide Insert Holders

Carbide Inserts for Boring CarbideInsert Holders with Coolant Hole

Economy Indexable Boring Carbide Insert Holders

Economy Indexable Boring Carbide Insert Holder Sets

Cutoff and Grooving Carbide Inserts

Indexable Cutoff and Grooving Carbide Inserts

Indexable Grooving and Profiling Carbide Inserts

High-Performance Grooving Carbide Inserts

High-Performance Threading Carbide Inserts

Economy Indexable Threading Tools

Carbide Inserts for InternalProfiling Carbide Insert Holders

Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert End Mills for Manual Milling Machines

Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-InsertEnd Mills for Manual Milling Machines

Carbide Inserts for Boring Carbide
Insert Holders with Coolant Hole

Carbide Inserts for Internal
Profiling Carbide Insert Holders

Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert
End Mills for Manual Milling Machines