Mitsubishi Chipbreaker Reference Charts
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Breaker |
Range
of Cutting |
Depth
of Cut |
Feed
Rate |
Remarks |
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FS
Breaker |
|
Finishing |
.008-.030 |
.002-.010 |
Double
sided insert exhibits excellent chip control for mild and low carbon
steel. |
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FH
Breaker |
|
Finishing |
.015-.060 |
.002-.008 |
Double
sided insert for light to medium cutting available in cermet and coated
carbide. |
|
FV
Breaker |
|
Finishing |
.012-.040 |
.002-.008 |
Single
sided insert for fine finishing with superior chip control. Sharp edge
delivers ultra-precision machining. 7 degree insert available in coated
cermet. |
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FJ
Breaker |
|
Finishing |
.002-.032 |
.002-.008 |
A
sharp cutting edge designed with a curved edge for variable depth of cuts.
Radius starting at .002 inch. Excellent for |
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SQ
Breaker |
|
Finishing |
.020-.080 |
.002-.008 |
Single
sided 7° and 11° screw down inserts for finishing applications. |
|
SW
Wiper |
|
Light
Finish Wiper |
.004-.118 |
.007-.022 |
Double
sided insert for light machining applications. |
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SA
Breaker |
|
Light
to Medium Cutting |
.020-.100 |
.004-.014 |
Double
sided insert with excellent chip control range for finishing most
materials. |
|
MQ
Breaker |
|
Medium
Finishing |
.060-.120 |
.004-.010 |
Single
sided 7° and 11° positive screw down inserts for reduced cutting forces. |
|
MW
Wiper |
|
Medium
Finish Wiper |
.040-.160 |
.008-.032 |
Double
sided insert designed for medium roughing, |
|
MS
Breaker |
|
Medium
Cutting |
.040-.180 |
.008-.020 |
Double
sided insert for difficult to machine materials. |
|
MV
Breaker |
|
Light
to Medium Cutting |
.025-.155 |
.004-.020 |
Excellent
chip control in materials that are difficult to control chips and
applications with low depths of cut/low feed rates. |
|
MJ
Breaker |
|
Finish
to Medium Cutting |
.005-.175 |
.004-.018 |
A
sharp cutting edge with a high rake design for light to medium cutting
application for difficult to machine materials. |
|
MA
Breaker |
|
Light
roughing |
.040-.240 |
.008-.020 |
Double
sided insert with wide range of chip control, suitable for various cutting
conditions and materials. |
|
STD
Breaker |
|
Light
roughing |
.040-.240 |
.008-.020 |
Double
sided insert with wide range of chip control, suitable for various cutting
conditions and materials. |
|
MH
Breaker |
|
General
Purpose Medium |
.020-.200 |
.008-.024 |
Double
sided insert designed for heavy rough machining. Wide range of chip
control with strong edge preparation for most materials and cutting
conditions. |
|
GJ
Breaker |
|
Medium
to Semi-heavy Cutting |
.030-.125 |
.006-.014 |
A
sharp cutting edge and hone designed for medium to semi-heavy cutting
applications for difficult to machine materials. |
|
GH
Breaker |
|
Roughing |
.040-.240 |
.015-.032 |
Double
sided insert that controls chips from medium to high feed rates in carbon
steel and alloy steels. |
|
HA
Breaker |
|
Heavy
Roughing |
.100-.520 |
.018-.050 |
Single
sided insert designed for heavy depths of cut and high feed rates. |
|
HV
Breaker |
|
Heavy
Roughing |
.050-.700 |
.022-.050 |
Single
sided insert utilized in heavy cutting conditions to increase tool life
and productivity. A secure cutting edge even when extreme conditions are
present. |
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Workpiece
Material |
Recommended
Breaker |
Shape |
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Mild
Steel |
MH
Breaker |
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Hard
Steel |
Standard
Breaker |
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Stainless
Steels |
MA
Breaker |
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Heat
Resisting Steels |
FJ
Breaker |
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Cutting
of Thin Workpiece and Boring |
11°Positive
Breaker CPMT, etc. |
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Copy
Turning |
MV
Breaker |
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