Identification system (Turning insert / CBN)

C N G A 12 04 04 S01225 ME

CC

Insert type Description Edge preperation Manufacture's option Edge length Number of edges Re-grinding

CNGA120404MEFFMEF2
CNGA120404ME4ME44 (Multi edge double-sided)
S01225Short
CNGA120404S01225MEMENot recommended 2
Negative(Small edge)
CNGA120404S00545MEPS00545MEP2
CNGA120404S01225SES01225SE1
CNMN120404S02020S02020Without indication (Only KBN900)LongPossible Multi edge
CCMW09T304MEFFMEF2
CCMW09T304T00815MET00815MEShort2
PositiveNot recommended
CCMW09T304S01225MESS01225MES(Small edge)2
CCMW09T304T00815SET00815SE1

About re-grinding

  • Re-grinding is possible for inserts without any indication in manufacturer’s option. Regrinding can not be available depending on the edge condition.
  • Re-grinding is not recommended for inserts with manufacturer’s symbol like “ME” or “SE”

Edge preparation identification system Features of chamfer width and angle

Edge preperation Chamfer width and angle

SymbolCutting edge spec.ExampleShapeSmallLarge
FSharp edgeFSharp edge

Sharp edge Cutting force Good Poor

E Honed cutting edge E008 R0.08 mm honed cutting edge Honed cutting edge Width

WearGoodPoor
resistanceAngle
Chamfered0.12
TT012150.12 mm x 15° chamfered cutting edge
cutting edge15°
FracturePoorGood
resistance
0.12
Chamfered and0.12 mm x 25° chamfered andChamfered cutting edge
SS01225

honed cutting edge honed cutting edge 25° Honed Application Continuous Interruption (chamfered + honed)

Standard cutting edge preperation

Negative type (machining of hard materials) Positive type (machining of hard materials)

Good Good

T00815

S00545 MEP ME (SE)

S01225

S01225 MES ME (SE) S01035 S01730

MET (SET) S04030 MET (SET)

MEH Fracture resistance and cutting edge strength Fracture resistance and cutting edge strength Good Good

Manufacture's optionEdge preperationApplication and featuresManufacture's optionEdge preperationApplication and features
MEPS005450.05 mm × 45°+ Honed cutting edgeHigh speed, continuous cut. Excellent crater wear resistance.MET008150.08 mm × 15°Chamfered type. Sharp-cutting oriented,
MES012250.12 mm × 25°+ Honed cuttingedgeGeneralpurpose.less burring.
METS017300.17 mm × 30°+ Honed cuttingedgeSuperior fracture resistance.MESS012250.12 mm × 25°+ Honed cuttingedgeGeneralpurpose.
MEHS040300.40 mm × 30°+ Honed cutting edgeInterrupted high feed machining. Prevention of flaking.METS010350.10 mm × 35°+ Honed cutting edgeInterrupted machining. Stable machiningoriented.