ISO 1832 Designation
Insert Code
Keys
1. | Insert shape
Key |
Included angle |
Shape |
C |
80° |
Rhombus |
D |
55° |
Rhombus |
E |
75° |
Rhombus |
G |
45° |
Rhombus |
S |
90° |
Square |
T |
60° |
Triangular |
V |
35° |
Rhombus |
W |
80° |
Trigon |
2. | Normal clearance
Key |
Normal clearance |
C |
7° |
P |
11° |
D |
15° |
3. | Tolerance class
Key |
Inscribed circle |
Thickness |
E |
±0.025 |
±0.025 |
G |
±0.025 |
±0.130 |
H |
±0.013 |
±0.025 |
M |
From ±0.050
To ±0.150 |
±0.130 |
4. | Chip breakers
Key |
Chip breakers |
T |
Chip breakers on one face only |
W |
Without chip breakers |
5. | Insert size
Key |
Insert size |
04 |
04 |
05 |
05 |
06 |
06 |
07 |
07 |
09 |
09 |
11 |
11 |
13 |
13 |
16 |
16 |
20 |
20 |
6. | Insert thickness
Key |
Thickness |
T0 |
1.2 |
T1 |
1.98 |
T3 |
3.97 |
01 |
1.59 (WC02)
1.0 (CD04) |
02 |
2.38 |
03 |
3.18 |
04 |
4.76 |
7. | Insert corner configuration
Key |
Radius |
00 |
Wiper w/o radius |
01 |
R 0.1 |
02 |
R 0.2 |
04 |
R 0.4 |
08 |
R 0.8 |
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 |
Colour |
DX2 / P25 |
Carbide |
uncoated |
Metal |
DX20 / DP25 |
Carbide |
PVD |
Yellow |
DX30 / DP35 |
Carbide |
PVD |
Grey |
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 |