Introduction Chipbreaker selection - Negative inserts Cast iron (K series) Name Design Advantages Applicable chipbreaker range (ap indicates radius) B (Cast Iron) 10 Sharp cutting oriented 0.18 • Sharp cutting chipbreaker 5° 18° • Edge geometry is suitable Turning indexable inserts KQ for workpieces that require 8 sharpness such as thin-walled KQ 6 ap (mm) KH 4 KG 0.28 14° • Excellent balance of sharpness 2 Roughing 3° and strength KG • Realized stability at continuous machining 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 f (mm/rev) • Good for heavily interrupted 0.4 machining 15° Roughing • Strong edge chipbreaker KH • Improved locating / seating in the toolholder pocket, high reliability achieved Cast iron Name Design Advantages Name Design Advantages Standard (Without Indication) 0.25 0.3 • Standard type for • For heavy 14° continuous to light interrupted cut 5° interrupted cut GC 14° (Tough edge (Low cutting force) chipbreaker) Stability oriented Sharp cutting oriented 0.18 • For roughing • High feed rate 0.4 • Suitable for heavy 20° chipbreaker for interrupted cut and C 15° continuous to light PH for workpieces with interrupted cut scale due to strong cutting edge Stability oriented Sharp cutting oriented 0.42 15° • Standard type for High light interrupted ZS 0.42 to interrupted cut Without chipbreaker (Stability oriented) (**MA type) PH 15° Feed rate C ZS Without chipbreaker • High feed rate chipbreaker for GC Low light interrupted to interrupted cut Standard (Without indication) Continuous Light Interruption Interruption Heavy interruption B9