ISO 1832 Designation

Insert Code

Insert

Keys

1. | Insert shape

Key Included angle Shape
C 80° Diamond
D 55° Diamond
E 75° Diamond
G 45° Diamond
S 90° Square
T 60° Triangle
V 35° Diamond
W 80° Trigon

2. | Normal clearance

Key Normal clearance
C
P 11°
D 15°

3. | Tolerance class

Key Inscribed circle Thickness
E ±.001" ±.001"
G ±.001" ±.005"
H ±.0005" ±.001"
M From ±.002"
To ±.006"
±.005"

4. | Chip breakers

Key Chip breakers
T Chip breakers on one face only
W Without chip breakers

5. | Insert size

Key Insert size
04 ~ .16"
05 ~ .20"
06 ~ .24"
07 ~ .28"
09 ~ .35"
11 ~ .43"
13 ~ .51"
16 ~ .63"
20 ~ .79"

6. | Insert thickness

Key Thickness
T0 1.2 mm
T1 5/64"
T3 5/32"
01 1/16" (WC02)
1.0 mm (CD04)
02 3/32"
03 1/8"
04 3/16"

7. | Insert corner configuration

Key Radius
00 Wiper w/o radius
01 R .0039"
02 R .0079"
04 R .0157"
08 R .0315"

8. | Cutting edge condition

Key Description
F Sharp cutting edges
E Rounded cutting edges
T Chamfered cutting edges
S Chamfered and rounded cutting edges

9. | Cutting direction

Key Direction
R Right-hand insert
N Neutral insert
L Left-hand insert

10. | Rake angle

Key Angle
Integer Degrees

11. | Feature

Key Description
M Polished surface
W Wiper geometry

12. | Insert grades

Key Substrate Coating Color
DX2 / P25 Carbide uncoated Metal
DX20 / DP25 Carbide PVD Yellow
DX30 / DP35 Carbide PVD Gray
DX32 Carbide PVD+PLC-anti-friction-film Black
DX50 / DP55 Carbide PVD Black
DX52 Carbide PVD+PLC-anti-friction-film Black
DX70 Carbide PVD Yellow
DT10 / DT55 Cermet uncoated Metal
DT210 / DT255 Cermet PVD Yellow
DT310 / DT355 Cermet PVD Black
DC15 Carbide CVD Yellow