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)

S01225 Short

CNGA120404S01225ME ME 2 Not recommended

Negative (Small edge)

CNGA120404S00545MEPS00545MEP2
CNGA120404S01225SES01225SE1
CNMN120404S02020S02020Without indication (Only KBN900)LongMulti edgePossible
CCMW09T304MEFFMEF2
CCMW09T304T00815MET00815MEShort2

Positive Not 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

Wear Good Poor

resistance Angle Chamfered 0.12

T T01215 0.12 mm x 15° chamfered cutting edge

cutting edge 15°

Fracture Poor Good

resistance 0.12

Chamfered and 0.12 mm x 25° chamfered and Chamfered cutting edge

S S01225

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 Manufacture's

Edge preperation Application and features Edge preperation Application and features

option option High speed, continuous cut. Chamfered type.

MEP S00545 0.05 mm × 45°+ Honed cutting edge

Excellent crater wear resistance.MET008150.08 mm × 15°Sharp-cutting oriented,
MES012250.12 mm × 25°+ Honed cutting edgeGeneral purpose.less burring.
METS017300.17 mm × 30°+ Honed cutting edgeSuperior fracture resistance.MESS012250.12 mm × 25°+ Honed cutting edgeGeneral purpose.

Interrupted high feed machining. Interrupted machining.

MEH S04030 0.40 mm × 30°+ Honed cutting edge MET S01035 0.10 mm × 35°+ Honed cutting edge

Prevention of flaking. Stable machining oriented.