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Overview of Turning Inserts

There are a number of challenges we face when it comes to helping you maximize your productivity. These include issues like how to achieve reliable chip removal, a consistent tool life and short machining times regardless of the material you’re using. We’ll show you selected products that provide real benefits for your company and production operations. You can find our full line of products in our general catalog.

-QF chip breaker
M
P
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
-QF chip breaker
M
P
  • Main application for positive inserts: a((p)): 0.1–1.0 mm; f: 0.05–0.3 mm
  • Standard to fine-finishing
  • Maximum chip control and top-notch surface quality across a wide range of applications
  • Optimally prepared cutting edges for minimal vibration when machining thin-walled components
  • Peripherally ground cutting edges ensure a high level of precision
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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ONMX-XH
M
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
ONMX-XH
M
P
  • Primary application (negative inserts): a((p)): 0.5–1.5 mm; f: 0.4–1.5 mm
  • Semi-finishing to finishing
  • Extremely economical, double-sided insert with 16 cutting edges
  • In combination with our YBC103 and YBC203 high-performance grades
  • High feed rates reduce machining time
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
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Highly suitable
Suitable
PNMX-XH
M
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
PNMX-XH
M
P
  • Primary application (negative inserts): a((p)): 1.0–3.0 mm; f: 0.4–1.5 mm
  • Semi-finishing to roughing
  • Extremely economical, double-sided insert with 10 cutting edges
  • In combination with our YBC103 and YBC203 high-performance grades
  • High feed rates reduce machining time
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
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Highly suitable
Suitable
-XLR chip breaker
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
-XLR chip breaker
P
  • Primary application (negative inserts): a((p)): 1.5–6.0 mm; f: 0.2–0.40 mm
  • Roughing
  • Low cutting forces at high feed rates and cutting depths due to positive geometry
  • Recommended for machines with low power consumption
  • Excellent chip control even at maximum material removal rates thanks to optimum positioning of chip-forming elements
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
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Highly suitable
Suitable
CSX1000 grade
S
Aerospace
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
CSX1000 grade
S

CSX1000 grade

  • Latest generation of SiAlON ceramic for a long tool life
  • Primary application S05–S20
  • Enhanced wear resistance properties
  • Well suited for applications ranging from semi-finishing to the roughing of heat-resistant alloys
  • Suitable for turning applications or milling operations, for example, with our new FMR06 round insert milling cutter
Aerospace
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
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Highly suitable
Suitable
-MU chip breaker
K
M
P
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
-MU chip breaker
K
M
P

MU chip breaker

  • Groove width: 3.0–6.0 mm
  • Flexible in any application (parting and grooving/grooving)
  • Rugged cutting edge design
  • 3D-optimised chip-forming elements
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Order Product Innovations
Highly suitable
Suitable
YBG205H PVD
M
P
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
YBG205H PVD
M
P

YBG205H grade

  • TiAlSiN PVD coating with enhanced heat resistance
  • Primary application S15–S25/M20–M40
  • Excellent heat resistance properties
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
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Highly suitable
Suitable
zType threading inserts
M
P
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
zType threading inserts
M
P
  • Highly compatible with commercially available systems thanks to new chamfer design
  • Tried-and-tested YBG205 grade for use in a wide range of applications
  • Available with or without chip breaker
  • All commonly used thread types from full to partial profiles
  • Metric 60° / Whitworth 55° / UN / BSPT / NPT / R 30° / RD / TR
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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Suitable
-XMH chip breaker
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
-XMH chip breaker
P
  • Primary application (negative inserts): a((p)): 1,0–3,5 mm; f: 0,1–0,45 mm
  • Medium machining
  • Positive geometry for low cutting forces at high feed rates
  • Recommended for low-power machines
  • Excellent chip control even at low cutting depths thanks to optimum positioning of chip-forming elements
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
Order Product Innovations
Highly suitable
Suitable
YBC103 & YBC203 CVD
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
YBC103 & YBC203 CVD
P
K

YBC103 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Primary application P10
  • Continuous to partially interrupted cut

YBC203 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Primary application P20
  • Continuous to interrupted cut

YBC103 and YBC203 grade

  • Maximum productivity and reliability
  • Optimised coating stability for excellent wear resistance at high cutting speeds
  • Low built-in stress of CVD coating prevents abrupt chipping
  • For use in a wide range of P applications
  • Wear identification on the flank face
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
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-XF chip breaker
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
-XF chip breaker
P
K
  • Primary application (negative inserts): a((p)): 1.0–3.0 mm; f: 0.15–0.35 mm
  • Primary application (positive inserts): a((p)): 0.5–1.5 mm; f: 0.08–0.25 mm
  • Finishing to medium machining
  • Chip-forming elements for maximum chip control at low cutting depths
  • Optimally prepared cutting edges for minimal vibration
  • Optimised rake angle for minimal heat build-up and low power consumption
  • Excellent surface quality across a wide range of applications
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
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-XM Chip breaker
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
-XM Chip breaker
P
K
  • Primary application (negative inserts): a((p)): 1.0–4.0 mm; f: 0.2–0.4 mm
  • Primary application (positive inserts): a((p)): 1.0–2.5 mm; f: 0.15–0.3 mm
  • Medium machining
  • Positive rake angle for low cutting forces at high feed rates
  • Recommended for low-power machines
  • Excellent chip control even at low cutting depths thanks to optimum positioning of chip-forming elements
  • Reinforced cutting edge for reduced chip impact damage
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
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CNMM-RH Railway wheel re-turning
P
Rail Technology
CNMM-RH Railway wheel re-turning
P
  • Special C-insert shape to re-machine railway wheels consistently
  • CNMG191140, CNMM190740 and CNMM191140 models

RH chip breaker

  • Primary application (CNMM19**40): a((p)): 1.5–7.0 mm; f: 0.35–1.20 mm
  • Medium machining to roughing
  • Cutting edges prepared consistently for reliable machining
Rail Technology
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Suitable
YB9320 PVD
M
S
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
YB9320 PVD
M
S
K
P

YB9320 Grade

  • PVD coating
  • Main application M10–M25
  • Continuous to interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness
  • Optional use in ISO S-range
  • Optimum coating hardness against mechanical wear
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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Threading inserts
M
P
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
Threading inserts
M
P
K
N
S
  • Threading inserts for challenging chip control requirements
  • Sharp cutting edge due to PVD coating
  • Optional combination with chip breaker
  • All common thread types from full profile to partial profile
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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Suitable
CNMM-RF Railway wheel re-turning
P
Rail Technology
CNMM-RF Railway wheel re-turning
P
  • Special C-insert shape to re-machine railway wheels consistently
  • CNMG191140, CNMM190740 and CNMM191140 models

RF chip breaker

  • Primary application (CNMM19**40): a((p)): 1.0–5.5 mm; f: 0.2–1.0 mm
  • Medium machining to roughing
  • Cutting edges prepared consistently for reliable machining
Rail Technology
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LNUX-RH Railway wheel re-turning
P
Rail Technology
LNUX-RH Railway wheel re-turning
P
  • All-in-one solution: Compatible with all commercially available clamping systems thanks to our innovative bore hole design
  • LNUX191940 and LNUX301940 models

RH chip breaker

  • Primary application (LNUX191940): a((p)): 1.5–6.0 mm; f: 0.35–1.20 mm
  • Primary application (LNUX301940): a((p)): 1.5–7.0 mm; f: 0.35–1.50 mm
  • Medium machining to roughing
  • Cutting edges prepared consistently for reliable machining
Rail Technology
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Suitable
LNUX-RF Railway wheel re-turning
P
Rail Technology
LNUX-RF Railway wheel re-turning
P
K
  • All-in-one solution: Compatible with all commercially available clamping systems thanks to our innovative bore hole design
  • Variations LNUX191940 and LNUX301940

RF chip breaker

  • Primary application LNUX191940: a((p)): 1,0–5,5 mm; f: 0,20–0,8 mm
  • Primary application LNUX301940: a((p)): 1,0–6,0 mm; f: 0,20–1,2 mm
  • RF geometry for low cutting forces
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Suitable
YBG Series PVD
M
S
Aerospace
Energy Management
Medical Technology
YBG Series PVD
M
S
X

YBG102 grade

  • PVD coating
  • Main application S05–S15
  • Continuous cut
  • High thermal stability

YBG105 grade

  • PVD coating
  • Main application S05–S20
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • First choice for finishing machining
  • Very high wear resistance

YBG205 grade

  • PVD coating
  • Main application S15–S25/M20–M40
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • First choice for medium machining
  • High temperature resistance
Aerospace
Energy Management
Medical Technology
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YBD Series CVD
K
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Rail Technology
YBD Series CVD
K
H
P

YBD102 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application K05–K20
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • High-speed machining

YBD152(C) grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application K10–K25
  • Optimum fracture toughness
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • Optional use in high-alloy steels
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Rail Technology
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Suitable
YBM Series CVD
M
Aerospace
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
YBM Series CVD
M
S

YBM153 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application M10–M20
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • High thermal conductivity

YBM253 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application M15–35
  • Continuous to interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness
  • Thermal stability
Aerospace
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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YN Series Cermet
P
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
YN Series Cermet
P
K
M

YNG151(C) grade

  • Uncoated
  • YNG151C with PVD coating
  • Main application P05–P15
  • Continuous cut
  • Achieves very good surface finish

YNT251 grade

  • Uncoated
  • Main application P10–P25
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • Low adhesion tendency
Automotive
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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YBC Series CVD
P
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
General Engineering
Rail Technology
YBC Series CVD
P
K

YBC152 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application P15–P20
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • High thermal conductivity

YBC252 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application P20–P35
  • Continuous to interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness

YBC352 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application P20–P40
  • Interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness
  • High metal removal rates
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
General Engineering
Rail Technology
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YCD421 PCD
N
X
Aerospace
Automotive
Medical Technology
YCD421 PCD
N
X

YCD421 grade

  • PCD
  • Uncoated
  • Main application N01–N10
  • Continuous cut
  • Fine finishing to finishing machining
  • Applicable up to 12% silicon content
Aerospace
Automotive
Medical Technology
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-LC YBG101
N
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
Medical Technology
-LC YBG101
N
X
  • PVD coating on the rake surface
  • Main application N05–N20/S05–S15
  • Continuous cut
  • Main application : a((p)): 0.08–3.0 mm; f: 0.08–0.35 mm
  • First choice for aluminium machining
  • No cutting edge rounding
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
Medical Technology
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-LH YBG102
N
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
Medical Technology
-LH YBG102
N
S
X
  • PVD coating
  • Main application N05–N20/S05–S15
  • Continuous cut
  • Main application: a((p)): 0.08–3.0 mm; f: 0.08–0.35 mm
  • First choice for bronze and copper
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
Medical Technology
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-MM Chip breaker
K
M
P
S
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
-MM Chip breaker
K
M
P
S
N

MM chip breaker

  • Material application range ISO P-M-S range
  • Cutting widths from 2.0–8.0 mm
  • Medium to high feed rates
  • Straight cutting edge
  • Excellent chip control
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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Suitable
YB9320 PVD
M
S
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
YB9320 PVD
M
S
P
S

YB9320 grade

  • PVD coating
  • Main application M10–M25
  • Continuous to interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness
  • Optional use in ISO S-range
  • Optimum coating hardness against mechanical wear
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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Suitable
CW Series Ceramic
S
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
Medical Technology
CW Series Ceramic
S
H

CW1400 grade

  • Fibre-reinforced ceramics for nickel-based alloys
  • Uncoated
  • Main application H10–H20/S10–S20
  • Finishing to roughing
  • Especially suitable for HSS steel and cobalt-based alloys
  • Very wear resistant

CW1800 grade

  • Fibre-reinforced ceramic for nickel-base alloys
  • Uncoated
  • Main application S10–S25
  • Finishing to roughing
  • Especially suitable for Inconel and Hasteloy
  • Very wear resistant
  • Notch wear resistance and thermal stability
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
Medical Technology
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Suitable
-SNR Chip breaker
S
Aerospace
Energy Management
Medical Technology
-SNR Chip breaker
S
M

SNR chip breaker

  • Main application: a((p)): 1.0–5.0 mm; f: 0.2–0.5 mm
  • Medium machining to rough machining
  • Safe chip control during roughing
  • Positive rake angle for low cutting forces
  • Cutting ribs for improved heat dissipation
Aerospace
Energy Management
Medical Technology
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Suitable
YBS Series PVD
S
Aerospace
Energy Management
Medical Technology
YBS Series PVD
S
M

YBS103 grade

  • PVD coating
  • Main application S10–S20
  • Continuous cut
  • Suitable for nickel-based alloys
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • Reduced adhesion tendency
  • High thermal stability

YBS203 grade

  • PVD coating
  • Main application S15–S25
  • Continuous to interrupted cut
  • Excellent impact resistance
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Balanced ratio between wear and fracture toughness
Aerospace
Energy Management
Medical Technology
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CA1000 / CM1000 Ceramic
H
Automotive
General Engineering
CA1000 / CM1000 Ceramic
H
K

CA1000 grade

  • Uncoated mixed ceramic
  • Al((2))O((3)) + TiCN ceramic
  • Main application H10–H20/K10–K25
  • Finishing to medium machining of hardened steel and nodular cast iron
  • High wear resistance

CM1000 grade

  • Coated mixed ceramic (PVD AlTiN )
  • Al((2))O((3)) + TiCN ceramic
  • Main application H10–H25/K10–K25
  • Finishing to medium machining of hardened steel, tool steel, HSS material and nodular cast iron
  • High wear resistance
Automotive
General Engineering
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YCB Series CBN
H
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
YCB Series CBN
H

YCB113 grade

  • CBN
  • Main application H01–H10
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • First choice for finishing applications
  • High cutting speeds

YCB121 grade

  • CBN
  • Main application H10–H25
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • First choice for versatile applications

YCB131 grade

  • CBN
  • Main application H20–H35
  • Slightly interrupted to heavy interrupted cut
  • First choice for interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness
Aerospace
Automotive
Die and Mold Making
Energy Management
General Engineering
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CN1000 Ceramic
K
Automotive
General Engineering
CN1000 Ceramic
K

CN1000 grade

  • Silicon nitride ceramic
  • Main application K05–K15
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • First choice for cast materials
  • Very good thermal resistance
Automotive
General Engineering
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Suitable
YZB223 CBN
K
Automotive
General Engineering
YZB223 CBN
K

YZB223 grade

  • Solid CBN
  • Main application K10–K25
  • Medium machining to rough machining
  • High fracture toughness
  • Specially for grey cast iron
  • High cutting speed (up to 1600 m/min for GG25)
Automotive
General Engineering
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-TC YB7315
K
Automotive
General Engineering
Rail Technology
-TC YB7315
K
H
P

YB7315 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application K10–K25
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness
  • Thermal stability
  • Optional use in high-alloy steels

TC chip breaker

  • Main application: a((p)):1.0–4.0 mm; f: 0.2–0.4 mm
  • Wide range of application
  • Negative primary chamfer
  • Suitable for high feed rates
  • Encircling chip breaker
Automotive
General Engineering
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-AHF / -ADF Chip breaker
M
P
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
-AHF / -ADF Chip breaker
M
P
K
S

AHF / ADF chip breaker

  • Main application ADF: a((p)): 0.8–3.0 mm; f: 0.1–0.35 mm
  • Main application AHF: a((p)): 0.5–2.5 mm; f: 0.08–0.35 mm
  • Finishing to medium machining
  • Peripheral ground
  • Low vibration

YB9320 All-rounder for ISO M- and S-ranges
YNT251 First choice for finishing with high cutting speeds
YB6315 First choice in ISO P-range from finishing to medium machining

Aerospace
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
Medical Technology
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-ZM YB6315
P
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
-ZM YB6315
P
K

YB6315 grade

  • CVD coating
  • Main application P15–P20
  • Continuous to slightly interrupted cut
  • High fracture toughness
  • V((c)) <300 m/min

ZM chip breaker

  • Main application: a((p)): 1.0–5.0 mm; f: 0.2–0.5 mm
  • Wide range of application
  • Negative primary chamfer
  • Suitable for high feed rates
Automotive
Energy Management
General Engineering
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