
When choosing an indexable insert, please also pay attention to its microgeometry, which is indicated by icons directly in the catalogue section. Below is an overview of the types of cutting edges you can find on our inserts.
cutting edge GAMO face
flank BETO wedges result in minimal deformation of the cut layer, reduced build-up on the edge and a lower cutting force
ALO requirement. However, the strength of the cutting wedge is lower compared to other types. cutting wedge
cutting edge face GAMOGAMO E flank BETO cutting wedge ALO RE
damage, i.e. brittle fracture or so-called micro-crumbling. This modification is currently used on all indexable inserts without a facet (F modification previously), which are used for milling almost all types of material.
cutting edge face BN facet g GAMOGAMO x Faceted cutting edges – a facet with width of x and angle of γ increases the angle γ of the cutting wedge in the T immediate vicinity of the cutting edge, thus also increasing its strength, i.e. its resistance to mechanical load, brittle xn
flank BETO damage or fracture. Currently used only rarely, as it has been replaced by the S modification.
ALO cutting wedge
cutting edge
| BN | facet | face | |||
| GB | GAMOGAMO | ||||
| S | |||||
| flank | BETO | cutting wedge |
ALO RE R
wedge against mechanical damage to a greater degree.
cutting edge facet BN2BN2 face BN1 GB1 GB2
| GAMOGAMO | Edges with double facet | γ γ | ||
| – double facet with widths of x x and angle of | further increases the strength of |
| K | 1 2 | x1 | x2 | |
| the edge, i.e. its resistance to mechanical stress, brittle damage or fracture. Rarely used for milling inserts, only for |
flank BETO the most difficult cuts.
ALO cutting wedge
cutting edge facet BN2BN2 face BN1 GB1GB2 GAMOGAMO
flank which results in rounding of the cutting edge and thickening by a double facet. This modification provides the BETO cutting wedge wedge with maximum resistance to mechanical damage. ALO RE R R