Cutting tool parameters according to ISO 13399

All cutting tools are defined by a number of parameters according to the standard ISO 13399, such as depth of cut

or cutting diameter. You find both the cutting tool parameter and its definition in this list.

ParameterDefinition
ADINTMSAdaptive interface machine direction
ADINTWSAdaptive interface workpiece direction
AERMXWorking engagement ratio maximum
ALPAxial clearance angle
ANClearance angle major
ANNClearance angle minor
APMXDepth of cut maximum
AXGSUPAxial groove support direction
AZMaximum plunge depth
BShank width
BAMSMachine side body angle
BAWSWorkpiece side body angle
BBDBalanced by design
BBRBalanced by rotational test
BDBody diameter
BHTABody half taper angle
BLMCBalancing method code
BMCBody material code
BNFace land width
BSWiper edge length
BSGIdentifier for the standard defining the tool design
BSRWiper edge radius
CBMDChip breaker manufacturer's designation
CCCCenter cutting capability
CCONWSWorkpiece side connection count
CDXCutting depth maximum
CEDCCutting edge count
CGXX-component for center of gravity location
CGYY-component for center of gravity location
CGZZ-component for center of gravity location
CHWCorner chamfer width
CICTCutting item count
CNDCoolant entry diameter
CNSCCoolant entry style code
CNTCoolant entry thread size
COATINGCoating
CONARWSConnection arrangement workpiece side
CPCoolant pressure
CPDFCutting pitch differential
CRKSConnection retention knob thread size
CTPTOperation type