Selection Guide Chipbreaker Selection General Use P-Type • Very “open” geometry • Medium to high feed in turning and grooving • Large variety of standard sizes • Precision ground inserts only GROOVE-TURN • Width range External: 2.39 - 6.35 mm Internal: 2.39 - 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 G-Type • Efficient chipbreaker for narrow width grooves • Width range: 1 - 2.3 mm • No option for turning Y-Type • General use in grooving and turning • Positive top rake reduces cutting forces • Excellent for long shafts • Eliminates vibrations • Both precision ground and utility inserts • Width range External: 8 - 20 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 221 221