Explore practical guides covering CNC insert codes, chipbreaker selection, cutting parameters, and tool wear. These resources are designed to help you understand tool specifications and make more informed cutting tool selections.

CNC Turning Fundamentals

How to Read CNC Insert Codes

Learn how to understand common CNC insert designation codes and identify insert shape, size, geometry, and other key specifications.

CNC Insert Chipbreaker Selection Guide

Learn how to select suitable chipbreakers based on machining operations, workpiece materials, and cutting conditions.

CNC Turning Insert Wear: Problems, Causes & Solutions

Learn how to identify common insert wear problems, understand their possible causes, and choose practical solutions for more stable machining.

CNC Cutting Parameters Explained

Understand the key CNC cutting parameters and how cutting speed, feed, and depth of cut affect machining performance.

Turning Toolholder Codes Explained

Understand the model codes for external turning toolholders, including insert shape, holder style, hand, and shank dimensions.

Boring Bar Codes Explained

Learn how to read boring bar codes, including bar material, shank diameter, length, and compatible insert.

Toolholder Code Guides

Threading Toolholder Codes Explained

Understand threading toolholder codes for application, holder hand, shank size, length, and insert size.

Grooving and Threading

Threading Insert Identification Guide

Learn how to read threading insert codes, including insert size, internal or external application, thread hand, pitch, and thread standard.

Grooving and Turning Guide

Understand common grooving and turning applications and the key factors to consider when selecting suitable inserts and toolholders.

Tool Dimensions and Symbols

CNC Cutting Parameters and Tool Dimension Symbols

Find explanations of common cutting parameter and tool dimension symbols used in turning, milling, and drilling catalogues.

Turning Insert Selection

CNMG vs WNMG Inserts

Compare CNMG and WNMG insert shapes, cutting corners, and toolholder compatibility to help choose a suitable turning insert.

How to Choose a Turning Insert

Learn how to select a turning insert based on workpiece material, machining operation, toolholder compatibility, insert shape, nose radius, and chipbreaker.

Turning Insert Nose Radius: How to Choose

Understand how 0.4, 0.8, and 1.2 mm nose radii affect cutting forces, surface finish, and vibration