Cast iron (K series)

Name Design Advantages

0.18 Sharp cutting chipbreaker 5° Edge geometry is suitable KQ 18° for workpieces that require sharpness such as thin-walled

0.28 Excellent balance of sharpness

3° 14° and strength

KG Realized stability at continuous machining

BB

Applicable chipbreaker range (ap indicates radius)

(Cast Iron)

10

8

KQ

6

KH

4

KG

2

0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

f (mm/rev)

  • Good for heavily interrupted

0.4 machining 15° KH Strong edge chipbreaker

  • Improved locating / seating in the toolholder pocket, high reliability achieved

Cast iron

Name Design Advantages Name Design Advantages

0.25 0.3

  • Standard type for
  • For heavy
14°continuous to lightGCinterrupted cut
interrupted cut14°(Tough edge

(Low cutting force) chipbreaker)

0.18

  • High feed rate
Cchipbreaker for
15°continuous to light

interrupted cut

0.42 15°

  • Standard type for
ZSlight interrupted
0.42to interrupted cut

(Stability oriented) 15°

  • High feed rate chipbreaker for light interrupted to interrupted cut
  • For roughing

0.4 Suitable for heavy 20° PH interrupted cut and for workpieces with scale due to strong cutting edge

Without chipbreaker (**MA type) PH

C

ZS

GC

Standard (Without indication)

Continuous Light Interruption Interruption Heavy interruption