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.

Overview of Cutting Edge Designs

cutting edge GAMO face

F Sharp cutting edges – recommended for inserts designed for use with milling cutters for Al alloys. Sharp cutting

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

Rounded cutting edges – a slight rounding of the wedge with the aim of eliminating micro-imperfections on its

surface. Rectifying the wedge at a certain very low radius (RE) improves the cutting edge's resistance to mechanical

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 Currently used only rarely, as it has been replaced by the S modification.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

BNfacetface
GBGAMOGAMO
S
flankBETOcutting wedge

ALO RE R

Rounded edges with facet – compared to the T modification, the insert has undergone rectification which

results in rounding of the cutting edge and thickening by a facet. This modification increases the resistance of the

wedge against mechanical damage to a greater degree.

cutting edge facet BN2BN2 face BN1 GB1 GB2

GAMOGAMOEdges with double facetγ γ
– double facet with widths of x x and angle offurther increases the strength of
K1 2x1x2
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

P Rounded edges with double facet – compared to the K modification, the insert has undergone rectification

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