This article makes the argument that an insert is really a system made up of a combination of factors. The focus of the article is on one of these factors: the top-form geometry, which has evolved from the chipbreaker designs used primarily on turning inserts. The roles these geometries play and the selection process for choosing the right geometry are explained.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 1998-03-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/top-form-geometry/
Legacy path: /articles/top-form-geometry