Chipbreaker Selection

Profiling (full radius)

Y-Type YZ-Type

  • First choice in profiling
  • First choice for profiling ductile aluminum
  • Positive top rake reduces cutting forces
  • Peripheral ground and polished top
  • Excellent for long shafts rake with a very sharp edge
  • Eliminates vibrations
  • Width range External: 3-8 mm
  • Both precision ground and utility inserts
  • Width range External: 3-12 mm Internal: 2-3 mm

H-Type

  • Unique chipbreaker for heavy-duty profiling

YF-Type Negative T-land for extra edge toughness

  • First choice for profiling ductile materials
  • Suitable for heavy interrupted cuts and cast iron machining
  • Utility inserts only
  • Width: 12 mm
  • Width range External: 3-8 mm

PA-Type

  • First choice for profiling aluminum
  • High positive rake
  • Peripheral ground and polished top rake with a very sharp edge
  • Suitable also for finish operations on titanium and heat resistant alloys
  • Width range External: 3-8 mm