Profile Milling Insert RPKT Carbide Inserts

I.What are Carbide Inserts?
They are cutting tools used to accurately machine different metals such as cast iron, steel, carbon, non-ferrous metals, and high-temperature alloys.
Carbide inserts are index-able, which implies you can exchange, rotate or flip them without disturbing general cutting tool geometry.
Also, these tools are removable, meaning they are not welded or brazed to the tool body.
You can use these cutting tools at high speed, which allows for faster machining resulting in better material surface finishes.
The importance is making sure you select the appropriate carbide insert for respective material you’re cutting.
It helps in reducing cases of damaging the insert, the machines as well as the workplace.
These cutting tools come in a large variety of styles, sizes, and grades.

II.How to Identify Carbide Inserts?
Ideally, you can identify carbide insert using Turning Tool ISO code system.
It is a relatively straightforward shorthand system covering all elements you ought to know.
The essence of identifying carbide inserts using the system is it allows you to know precisely the piece you need when ordering.
This ISO code is based on a metric system with measurements in millimeters.
Actual carbide inserts identification process starts with attaching a particular code to it.
These codes are comprehensive systems facilitating easy identification of the right tool and not necessarily random letters and numbers.
Every letter or number in the code correlates to the following phrases;

Insert clamping method
Insert shape
Holder style
Insert clearance angle
Hand of a tool holder
Shank height
Shank width
Length of holder
Cutting edge length
Each element influences the coding process hence making it easy to identify the carbide insert.
Once you understand the Turing Tool ISO system, you can quickly identify the right carbide insert.
The system provides a universal framework you can use to identify the exact carbide insert you’re using, or you want to buy.
It becomes simple to select the right carbide insert if you know the specific identification code.