Mitsubishi Chipbreaker Reference Charts

Breaker

Range of Cutting

Depth of Cut

Feed Rate

Remarks

FS Breaker

Finishing

.008-.030

.002-.010

Double sided insert exhibits excellent chip control for mild and low carbon steel.
Large rake angle gives sharp cutting edge that produces high tolerances.

FH Breaker

Finishing

.015-.060

.002-.008

Double sided insert for light to medium cutting available in cermet and coated carbide.
For machining steels, stainless steels, and cast iron.

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.

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
difficult to cut materials.

SQ Breaker

Finishing

.020-.080

.002-.008

Single sided 7° and 11° screw down inserts for finishing applications.
Excellent chip control for small depths of cut.
Good for thin wall applications.

SW Wiper

Light Finish Wiper

.004-.118

.007-.022

Double sided insert for light machining applications.
Wiper design for increased productivity and improved surface finish.

SA Breaker

Light to Medium Cutting

.020-.100

.004-.014

Double sided insert with excellent chip control range for finishing most materials.
Available in coated cermets and coated carbide.

MQ Breaker

Medium Finishing

.060-.120

.004-.010

Single sided 7° and 11° positive screw down inserts for reduced cutting forces.
Excellent boring geometry.

MW Wiper

Medium Finish Wiper

.040-.160

.008-.032

Double sided insert designed for medium roughing,
Double production while maintaining surface finish. For machining steel, stainless steels and cast iron.

MS Breaker

Medium Cutting

.040-.180

.008-.020

Double sided insert for difficult to machine materials.
Excellent for nickel base alloys, titanium and stainless steels.

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
General purpose

.040-.240

.008-.020

Double sided insert with wide range of chip control, suitable for various cutting conditions and materials.

STD Breaker

Light roughing
General purpose

.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.
Excellent in ductile cast iron.

HA Breaker

Heavy Roughing

.100-.520

.018-.050

Single sided insert designed for heavy depths of cut and high feed rates.
High shear, strong cutting edge which lowers cutting forces.

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.

 

Workpiece Material

Recommended Breaker

Shape

Mild Steel

MH Breaker
MA Breaker
MS Breaker
MV Breaker

MS Breaker

MA Breaker

MH Breaker

MV Breaker

Hard Steel

Standard Breaker
MH Breaker
Round

Standard Breaker

MH Breaker

Round

Stainless Steels

MA Breaker
MS Breaker
GH Breaker
MJ Breaker

MA Breaker

MS Breaker

GH Breaker

MJ Breaker

Heat Resisting Steels

FJ Breaker
MJ Breaker
GJ Breaker
MS Breaker

FJ Breaker

MJ Breaker

GJ Breaker

MS Breaker

Cutting of Thin Workpiece and Boring

11°Positive Breaker CPMT, etc.
7° Positive Breaker CCMT, etc.
SPMR & TPMR Type
SA Breaker, MQ Breaker, SQ Breaker

11° Breaker

7° Breaker

TPMR

SA Breaker

Copy Turning

MV Breaker
MA Breaker
SA Breaker
SH Breaker

MV Breaker

MA Breaker

SA Breaker

SH Breaker