1 Choose the application to be performed: Choose lead angle of insert for application.

R.H. Lead Angle

L.H. Lead Angle

R.H. Lead Angle

2 Identify the material to be machined: Each tool has a material grid marked with a letter indicating the materials that can be machined.

PSteel
MStainless Steel
KCast Iron
NNon-Ferrous
SHigh-Temp Alloys
HHardened Materials

3 Select your toolholder based

on the application: A Choose the appropriate width of insert required for the application. B Choose the shortest cutting depth “CD” dimension for increased tool rigidity. C Select the largest toolholder shank “H” and “B” dimensions for maximum rigidity.

A

C

B

A B C C