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SELECTION GUIDE

Chipbreaker Selection

Profiling (full Radius) YZ-Type GROOVE-TURN
• First choice for profiling ductile aluminum
Y-Type • Peripheral ground and polished top
• First choice in profiling rake with a very sharp edge
• Positive top rake reduces cutting forces • Width range External: .118-.314”
• Excellent for long shafts
• Eliminates vibrations
• Both precision ground and utility inserts
• Width range External: .118-.472” Internal: .078-.118”

H-Type
• Unique chipbreaker for heavy-duty profiling
• Negative T-land for extra edge toughness
• Suitable for heavy interrupted cuts and cast iron machining
YF-Type • Width: .472”
• First choice for profiling ductile materials
• Utility inserts only
• Width range External: .118-.314”

PA-Type
• First choice for profiling aluminum
• High positive rake
• Peripheral ground and polished top
rake with a very sharp edge
• Suitable also for finish operations on
titanium and heat resistant alloys
• Width range External: .118-.314”

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