ANSI and ISO Insert Designations
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These charts show the ANSI and ISO designations for turning indexable inserts.
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ISO turning insert nomenclature - simplified - Cadem
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TNMP-,321, 322, 323, 324, 331, 332, 333, 160304, 160308, 160312, 160316, 160404, 160408, 160412, GP Grade Indexable Carbide Inserts 10 Pack
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Ceratizit ISO: WNMG 080408EN-XU CTCP125-P ANSI: WNMG 432EN-XU CTCP125
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Chipbreaker Cross Reference & ANSI Insert Nomenclature Technical Information
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The anatomy of a turning insert
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Understanding the Identification System for Indexable Inserts
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Understanding the Identification System for Indexable Inserts
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ANSI Designations - Knight Carbide
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TPMR-, 321, 322, 323, 160304, 160308, 160312, GP Grade Indexable Carbide Inserts 10 Pack ID 12950
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