ISO 1832 Designation
Insert Code
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 |
7° |
| 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 |
