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Table VI: **Insert**
Insert: An insert is an interchangeable cutting edge for a cutting tool.
Attribute Name	Description of Attribute
Insert Subtype	[Valid values: Simple Geometric Shape Profile, Irregular Geometric Shape Profile, Spade Blade]
Manufacturer	Name of the company that manufactures the insert (or the insert distributor, if applicable).
Manufacturer Catalog Number	Insert designation or ordering code used by the manufacturer. This number provides a unique identifier for the insert.
Insert Material	Description of the material composing the insert. [Examples: High Speed Steel (HSS), Carbide, Ceramic, Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD), Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN), Cermet, etc.]
Insert Material Classification (optional)	A standard designation for the specific type or grade of the Insert Material. This designation may indicate the chemical composition of the material. The nature of this attribute is dependent upon the Insert Material and further specifies the exact form of the Insert Material. [Examples: M1, M2, M7, M10, M42, T3, T15, etc. for HSS; C-1, C-2, C-5, C-8, etc. for Carbide; etc.]
Insert Material Application Group (optional)	The commonly-used ISO functional designation for the Insert Material (as specified in ISO 513:1991). This designation provides for three groups of chip removal, based on three broad classes of material to be machined, which are designated by the letters P, M, and K respectively. Each main category is subdivided into groups of application based on the working conditions in which it is used. [Examples: P01, P20, P50, M10, M20, K01, K30, K40, etc.]
Insert Coating (conditional)	Description of the type of material coating (if any) applied to the insert. [Examples: TiN, CrN, Al2O3, Diamond CVD, etc.] Attribute only applies for inserts with material coatings.
Insert Material Manufacturer's Grade (optional)	An alphanumeric designation defined by the insert manufacturer for the grade of the Insert Material [Examples: S6, GC305, GC4015, etc.].
Insert Cost	The purchase cost of the insert.
Hand of Insert	The feed direction of the insert. [Valid values: Left, Right, Both, Neither] The value of "Neither" may apply to Cut-Off type inserts (i.e., when INSERT.INSERT_FUNCTIONS = CUT-OFF).
Number of Cutting Edges	Number of cutting edges on the insert face(s).
Insert Functions	The manufacturing processes that the insert is designed to perform. LIST OF < Drilling, Milling, Reaming, Boring, Turning, Grooving, Threading, Cut-Off, Profiling, Tapping, Facing, Sawing, Slotting> Note: more than one value may be specified.
Mounting Method	Method used for mounting the insert to the tool body. [Valid values: Clamp, Screw, Thread Mount, Edge Mount]

Table VIA: Simple Geometric Shape Profile Insert

Simple Geometric Shape Profile Insert: A simple geometric shape profile insert is a characterization of inserts having "regular" profiles and/or "symmetric" profiles or cross-sections. Essentially, these are the inserts carrying designations consistent wi th applicable ANSI/ISO standards.
Attribute Name Description of Attribute

Standards Code Insert designation used by the standards organization. Examples of this attribute are provided below. From ANSI B212.4-1986, the 10 symbol designation is as follows: 1) letter identifying insert shape, 2) letter identifying cutting edge clearance (relief) angle(s), 3) letter identifying tolerance class, 4) letter identifying surface type features, 5) one or two digit number identifying size of inscribed circle or width and length of insert, 6) one or two digit number identifying insert thickness, 7) letter or number identifying cutting point configuration, 8) number identifying edge length of facet, 9) letter identifying feed direction, 10) letter identifying edge treatment and surface finish. Example (inch dimensions): S H C N - 6 3 D 8 R T From ISO 1832-1991, the 10 symbol designation is as follows: 1) letter identifying insert shape, 2) letter identifying normal clearance, 3) letter identifying tolerance class, 4) letter identifying fixing and/or chip breakers, 5) number identifying insert size, 6) number identifying insert thickness, 7) letter or number identifying insert corner configuration, 8) letter identifying cutting edge condition, 9) letter identifying cutting direction, and 10) manufacturer's symbol, optional. Example (metric dimensions): T P G N 16 03 08 E N - X
Standards Organization Name of the organization responsible for the specified code.
[Valid values: ANSI, ISO]
Insert Shape Geometric description of insert shape or profile. [Valid values: Square, Triangle, Diamond (Rhombic), Parallelogram, Hexagon, Octagon, Pentagon, Trigon, Rectangle, Round, Trapezoidal]
Included Angle The angle formed between the sides of the insert as viewed from the top face. [Valid values: 35, 55, 60, 75, 80, 82, 84, 85, 86, 90, 108, 120, 135, 360] Note: 360 degree applies to Round inserts.
Normal Clearance Angle The complement of the included angle between flank and top of the insert measured in a plane normal to the primary cutting edge. Also known as relief angle. [Examples: 0, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 20, 25, 30] Note that a normal clearance angle of 0 degrees implies a negative rake insert; a non-zero angle implies a positive rake insert.
Insert Rake Angle The manufacturer's specification of the rake angle for the insert. The rake angle is the inclination of the tool face against which chips are severed (i.e., the rake face).
Cutting Edge Condition Description of the insert cutting edge as viewed from the side. [Valid values: Sharp, Rounded, Chamfered, Chamfered and Rounded, Double Chamfered, Double Chamfered and Rounded]
Surface Preparation Description of the insert surface finish. [Valid values: Honed, Polished, Lapped, Precision Ground, As-Molded]
Nose Radius Radius of the curve where the end and side surfaces meet, as viewed from the face of the insert.
Inscribed Circle (conditional) The size of the largest circle that can be constructed within the insert as viewed from the top face. Typically abbreviated as IC. Attribute only applies where INSERT_SHAPE = ROUND, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, DIAMOND (RHOMBIC), HEXAGON, OCTAGON, PENTAGON, TRIGON, or TRAPEZOIDAL.
Insert Width (conditional) The normal distance measured between the two planar surfaces of the insert's longer sides. Attribute only applies where INSERT_SHAPE = RECTANGLE or PARALLELOGRAM.
Insert Length (conditional) The normal distance measured between the two planar surfaces of the insert's shorter sides. Attribute only applies where INSERT_SHAPE = RECTANGLE or PARALLELOGRAM.
Thickness The normal distance between two parallel planes representing the top and bottom faces of the insert, as viewed from the flank.
Number of Chip Breaker Faces The number of faces on the insert that have chip breakers designed into the surface. [Valid values: 0, 1, 2]

Table VIA: Simple Geometric Shape Profile Insert
Simple Geometric Shape Profile Insert: A simple geometric shape profile insert is a characterization of inserts having "regular" profiles and/or "symmetric" profiles or cross-sections. Essentially, these are the inserts carrying designations consistent wi th applicable ANSI/ISO standards.
Attribute Name	Description of Attribute
Standards Code	Insert designation used by the standards organization. Examples of this attribute are provided below. From ANSI B212.4-1986, the 10 symbol designation is as follows: 1) letter identifying insert shape, 2) letter identifying cutting edge clearance (relief) angle(s), 3) letter identifying tolerance class, 4) letter identifying surface type features, 5) one or two digit number identifying size of inscribed circle or width and length of insert, 6) one or two digit number identifying insert thickness, 7) letter or number identifying cutting point configuration, 8) number identifying edge length of facet, 9) letter identifying feed direction, 10) letter identifying edge treatment and surface finish. Example (inch dimensions): S H C N - 6 3 D 8 R T From ISO 1832-1991, the 10 symbol designation is as follows: 1) letter identifying insert shape, 2) letter identifying normal clearance, 3) letter identifying tolerance class, 4) letter identifying fixing and/or chip breakers, 5) number identifying insert size, 6) number identifying insert thickness, 7) letter or number identifying insert corner configuration, 8) letter identifying cutting edge condition, 9) letter identifying cutting direction, and 10) manufacturer's symbol, optional. Example (metric dimensions): T P G N 16 03 08 E N - X
Standards Organization	Name of the organization responsible for the specified code. [Valid values: ANSI, ISO]
Insert Shape	Geometric description of insert shape or profile. [Valid values: Square, Triangle, Diamond (Rhombic), Parallelogram, Hexagon, Octagon, Pentagon, Trigon, Rectangle, Round, Trapezoidal]
Included Angle	The angle formed between the sides of the insert as viewed from the top face. [Valid values: 35, 55, 60, 75, 80, 82, 84, 85, 86, 90, 108, 120, 135, 360] Note: 360 degree applies to Round inserts.
Normal Clearance Angle	The complement of the included angle between flank and top of the insert measured in a plane normal to the primary cutting edge. Also known as relief angle. [Examples: 0, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 20, 25, 30] Note that a normal clearance angle of 0 degrees implies a negative rake insert; a non-zero angle implies a positive rake insert.
Insert Rake Angle	The manufacturer's specification of the rake angle for the insert. The rake angle is the inclination of the tool face against which chips are severed (i.e., the rake face).
Cutting Edge Condition	Description of the insert cutting edge as viewed from the side. [Valid values: Sharp, Rounded, Chamfered, Chamfered and Rounded, Double Chamfered, Double Chamfered and Rounded]
Surface Preparation	Description of the insert surface finish. [Valid values: Honed, Polished, Lapped, Precision Ground, As-Molded]
Nose Radius	Radius of the curve where the end and side surfaces meet, as viewed from the face of the insert.
Inscribed Circle (conditional)	The size of the largest circle that can be constructed within the insert as viewed from the top face. Typically abbreviated as IC. Attribute only applies where INSERT_SHAPE = ROUND, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, DIAMOND (RHOMBIC), HEXAGON, OCTAGON, PENTAGON, TRIGON, or TRAPEZOIDAL.
Insert Width (conditional)	The normal distance measured between the two planar surfaces of the insert's longer sides. Attribute only applies where INSERT_SHAPE = RECTANGLE or PARALLELOGRAM.
Insert Length (conditional)	The normal distance measured between the two planar surfaces of the insert's shorter sides. Attribute only applies where INSERT_SHAPE = RECTANGLE or PARALLELOGRAM.
Thickness	The normal distance between two parallel planes representing the top and bottom faces of the insert, as viewed from the flank.
Number of Chip Breaker Faces	The number of faces on the insert that have chip breakers designed into the surface. [Valid values: 0, 1, 2]

Table VIB: Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Insert

Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Insert: An irregular geometric shape profile insert is a characterization of inserts having "irregular" profiles and/or "asymmetric" profiles or cross-section. Essentially, it is an insert not characterized by any ANSI/ISO standard designations.
Attribute Name Description of Attribute

Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Insert Subtype [Valid values: Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Threading]
Insert Description A common name used to describe the insert shape or profile. This name may be a manufacturer's name or industry name. [Examples: Firth Notch, Top Notch, U-Lok, Laydown, On-Edge, Dogbone, Tube Scarfing, Ballnose Endmill, Helical, etc.]
Normal Clearance Angle The complement of the included angle between flank and top of the insert measured in a plane normal to the primary cutting edge. Also known as relief angle. Note that a normal clearance angle of 0 degrees implies a negative rake insert; a non-zero angle implies a positive rake insert.
Insert Rake Angle The manufacturer's specification of the rake angle for the insert. The rake angle is the inclination of the tool face against which chips are severed (i.e., the rake face).
Cutting Edge Condition Description of the insert cutting edge as viewed from the side. [Valid values: Sharp, Rounded, Chamfered, Chamfered and Rounded, Double Chamfered, Double Chamfered and Rounded]
Surface Preparation Description of the insert surface finish. [Valid values: Honed, Polished, Lapped, Precision Ground, As-Molded]
Nose Radius Radius of the curve where the end and side surfaces meet, as viewed from the face of the insert.
Insert Size Specification A designation of how the size of this insert is specified, i.e., by its overall dimensions, inscribed circle, or gage diameter.
[Valid values: Box, IC, Gage]
Gage Diameter (conditional) The Gage Diameter specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies where IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = GAGE.
Insert Width (conditional) The overall width specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = BOX.
Insert Length (conditional) The overall length specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = BOX.
Insert Height (conditional) The overall height specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = BOX.
Inscribed Circle (conditional) The inscribed circle specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = IC.

Table VIB: Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Insert
Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Insert: An irregular geometric shape profile insert is a characterization of inserts having "irregular" profiles and/or "asymmetric" profiles or cross-section. Essentially, it is an insert not characterized by any ANSI/ISO standard designations.
Attribute Name	Description of Attribute
Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Insert Subtype	[Valid values: Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Threading]
Insert Description	A common name used to describe the insert shape or profile. This name may be a manufacturer's name or industry name. [Examples: Firth Notch, Top Notch, U-Lok, Laydown, On-Edge, Dogbone, Tube Scarfing, Ballnose Endmill, Helical, etc.]
Normal Clearance Angle	The complement of the included angle between flank and top of the insert measured in a plane normal to the primary cutting edge. Also known as relief angle. Note that a normal clearance angle of 0 degrees implies a negative rake insert; a non-zero angle implies a positive rake insert.
Insert Rake Angle	The manufacturer's specification of the rake angle for the insert. The rake angle is the inclination of the tool face against which chips are severed (i.e., the rake face).
Cutting Edge Condition	Description of the insert cutting edge as viewed from the side. [Valid values: Sharp, Rounded, Chamfered, Chamfered and Rounded, Double Chamfered, Double Chamfered and Rounded]
Surface Preparation	Description of the insert surface finish. [Valid values: Honed, Polished, Lapped, Precision Ground, As-Molded]
Nose Radius	Radius of the curve where the end and side surfaces meet, as viewed from the face of the insert.
Insert Size Specification	A designation of how the size of this insert is specified, i.e., by its overall dimensions, inscribed circle, or gage diameter. [Valid values: Box, IC, Gage]
Gage Diameter (conditional)	The Gage Diameter specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies where IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = GAGE.
Insert Width (conditional)	The overall width specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = BOX.
Insert Length (conditional)	The overall length specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = BOX.
Insert Height (conditional)	The overall height specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = BOX.
Inscribed Circle (conditional)	The inscribed circle specification provided by the manufacturer. Attribute only applies IRREGULAR_GEOMETRIC_SHAPE_PROFILE.INSERT_SIZE_SPECIFICATION = IC.

Table VIB1: Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Threading Insert

Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Threading Insert: An irregular geometric shape profile threading insert is one which can be used to create threads.
Attribute Name Description of Attribute

Threading Application An indication of the type of threading that can be performed with this insert. [Valid values: Internal Threading, External Threading, Both]
Thread Pitch The reciprocal of the number of threads per unit length.
Thread Form Classification of thread profile on the insert. This value partially determines the types of thread which can be produced with this insert. [Examples: NC, NF, M, NPS, etc.].
Thread Angle Angle formed between two planes parallel to the sides of the thread.

Table VIB1: Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Threading Insert
Irregular Geometric Shape Profile Threading Insert: An irregular geometric shape profile threading insert is one which can be used to create threads.
Attribute Name	Description of Attribute
Threading Application	An indication of the type of threading that can be performed with this insert. [Valid values: Internal Threading, External Threading, Both]
Thread Pitch	The reciprocal of the number of threads per unit length.
Thread Form	Classification of thread profile on the insert. This value partially determines the types of thread which can be produced with this insert. [Examples: NC, NF, M, NPS, etc.].
Thread Angle	Angle formed between two planes parallel to the sides of the thread.

Table VIC: Spade Blade Insert

Spade Blade Insert: A spade blade insert is specifically intended to be held in a spade blade holder for drilling operations.
Attribute Name Description of Attribute

Series Designation The standard series designation of the spade blade. [Valid values: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] The series designation is used to specify the blade geometry, including the range of cutting diameters, blade thickness, and mounting information.
Blade Size Designation of the cutting diameter of the spade blade.
Blade Shape Designation for the shape of the spade blade insert.
[Examples: Flat, Spade, Core]
Blade Point Angle The angle included between the two cutting edges projected on the plane of the surface of the blade.

Table VIC: Spade Blade Insert
Spade Blade Insert: A spade blade insert is specifically intended to be held in a spade blade holder for drilling operations.
Attribute Name	Description of Attribute
Series Designation	The standard series designation of the spade blade. [Valid values: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] The series designation is used to specify the blade geometry, including the range of cutting diameters, blade thickness, and mounting information.
Blade Size	Designation of the cutting diameter of the spade blade.
Blade Shape	Designation for the shape of the spade blade insert. [Examples: Flat, Spade, Core]
Blade Point Angle	The angle included between the two cutting edges projected on the plane of the surface of the blade.

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