Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Carbide insert information

Wally K wrote:

> Does anyone know where to get information on carbide inserts. I am
> trying to figure out the lettering scheme used to identify inserts.
> Also there seems to be a associated numbering scheme for size of
> insert.

There is a description in Machinery's Handbook (which you really
should have, there is SO much great info in there!)

> Do all manufactures of inserts follow the same conventions. Or does
> each manufacturer have there own system of identifacation.

There is an industry standard, which many companies adhere to,
to varying levels. Some add a suffix to the standard code, some
replace part of the code with their own symbols, some make up
their won system completely. But, many of the standard shape
inserts do have a standard code designation from most manufacturers.

Jon