Carbide insert information needed

[DCBluesman]

Carbide inserts are on sale at MSC. Can someone help me unlock the code to the 4 alpha characters such that I can select the best cutters for hardwoods?

 

[ribanett]

Lou,

This link may help you, it lists the 4 char groups
http://www.pgstools.com/servlet/the-Carbide-Inserts/Categories

 

[robutacion]

Hi DCBluesman,

These are the profile you need, sizes are up to you. I use from 12mm to 17mm
12 & 14mm for small stuff and 15 & 17mm for bigger stuff.

You may find easier to send them this pic, and they will know exactly the codes that match them.:biggrin:

Hope this helps

Cheers
George

 

[bitshird]

Lou, you will probably not find much on MSC that will work well on wood, Tigra is the largest manufacturer for inserts with a 30 degree relief, but here is the ISO breakdown
1st letter is the shape
S=square
R=round
T= triangle

2nd is the degree of relief
d=15 degree
e=20 degree
f=25 degree
g=30 degree

3rd letter is the tolerance
4th is the hole/grove style.

 

[randyrls]

Hi Lou; Check out this page for more information than you want on the insert classification codes.
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm

As stated, most inserts will not do well on wood. An exception is the carbide spiral cutter heads in wood planers.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/14-x-14-x-2mm-Inserts-Carbide-10-Pack/H7319

Make sure you order the matching screw (or 2) for the insert.