GROOVE-TURN SELECTION GUIDE Chipbreaker Selection T-Type G-Type • Optimal performance in a wide range of • Efficient chipbreaker for narrow width grooves materials and cutting conditions • Width range: 1-2.3 mm • High efficiency in full grooving, partial • No option for turning grooving and turning applications • Utility inserts only • Width range External: 2.39-6.35 mm Y-Type • General use in grooving and turning • Positive top rake reduces cutting forces • Excellent for long shafts • Eliminates vibrations General Use • Both precision ground and utility inserts • Width range External: 8-20 mm P-Type • Very “open” geometry • Medium to high feed in turning and grooving • Large variety of standard sizes • Precision ground inserts only • Width range External: 2.39-6.35 mm Internal: 2.39-6.35 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 F-Type • First choice in grooving • Low to medium feeds in grooving and turning • Both precision ground and utility inserts • Width range External: 3.0-10 mm Internal: 3-6 mm 261