GROOVE-TURN SELECTION GUIDE Information to Select the Correct Insert ISCAR has an extensive variety of What is an E-type GROOVE-TURN Insert? GROOVE-TURN products. In many cases, you can E-type inserts are precision ground grooving perform your operation by using several different inserts with turning capability. products. In order to make the optimal selection, these basic parameters need to be defined: These inserts include the letter E in their description. (example: GIP 3.00E-0.4). This is to distinguish them • Insert width [CW] from precision ground inserts which are not suitable • Necessary tolerance on the insert for turning operations and don’t include • Maximum depth of grooving [CDX] an E in their description. (example: GIP 3.00-0.2) • Application requirement grooving and turning, or only grooving (E-Type or not) • E-type inserts usually have a larger corner radius • E-type inserts have a larger honing size According to these parameters: • Select the most suitable product according to the tables on pages 259-260. • Select the most suitable chipformer according to the information on pages 261-262. Utility Inserts Precision Grooving Inserts Pressed to Size Inserts Peripheral Ground Inserts Width ± 0.05 Width ± 0.02 Repeatability ± 0.10 Repeatability ± 0.025 Precision Grooving Insert ±0.10 ±0.025 CW±0.05 CW CW±0.02 CW If you don’t need the tight tolerance, save money and select a utillity insert (less expensive). E-Type GROOVE-TURN 258 ISCAR