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Insert Selection System
4 Select chipbreaker style for the application:
See the application guide on page E112
for a complete list of insert styles.
insert type steel stainless steel cast iron non-ferrous
metals high-temp alloys hardened
materials
fi rst choice X 2 -Ultra
(X 2 has wipers) X 2 -Ultra X 2 -Ultra X 2 -Ultra X 2 -Ultra —
second choice S 2 -Ultra S 2 -Ultra Classic S 2 -Ultra S 2 -Ultra X 2
5 Select grade:
Recommended Grades
machining condition
high performance
for optimal conditions (clean cuts,
good machine condition, higher
speed capability)
steel stainless steel cast iron non-ferrous
metals high-temp
alloys hardened
materials
M93 M433B M93 M93 M433B –
— M93 — — M93 –
M43 M43 M43 M43 M43 M93
M45 M45 M45 M45 M45 –
M40 M40 M40 M40 M40 –
general purpose
(1st choice for general machining)
unfavourable conditions
(interrupted cuts, low
speeds, etc.)
See page E109 for Grades and Grade Descriptions.
6 Determine cutting data:
A
B
Based on material group and
grade, identify starting speed (vc).
First choice starting speed
is in bold.
See page E113 for cutting data.
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B
E111
A