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 |