Independent cutting tool reference

Find any indexable insert model: dimensions, grades and cross references

Decode ISO 1832 designations for shape, inscribed circle, thickness and nose radius, then check full / partial / verify equivalents across manufacturers — geometry from the standard, brand data cited to its source catalogue.

Try CNMG120408, WNMG080404, CCMT060204

22

verified model pages

11

manufacturer catalogues tracked

3-grade

full / partial / verify match grading

ISO

1832 geometry + 513 grade groups

Browse insert series

Series = the four letter positions: shape, clearance, tolerance, fixing.

CNMG

80° rhombic · 0° clearance · medium tolerance · Fixing hole, integral chipbreakers on both faces (double-sided insert)

10 models →

CCMT

80° rhombic · 7° clearance · medium tolerance · Fixing hole, integral chipbreaker on one face (single-sided insert)

6 models →

WNMG

80° trigon · 0° clearance · medium tolerance · Fixing hole, integral chipbreakers on both faces (double-sided insert)

6 models →

Free ISO 1832 insert decoder

Type any designation — including ones not yet in our database — and get the eight-position breakdown, physical dimensions and typical uses. Works fully in the browser; embeddable on engineering sites and forums.

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How InsertBase works

1 · Geometry from the standard

Shape, clearance, tolerance, inscribed circle, thickness and nose radius are decoded deterministically from ISO 1832 — no catalogue required and no guessed values.

2 · Brand data with citations

Ordering codes, chipbreakers, CVD/PVD coatings and carbide grades are extracted from official catalogues; every row carries its source, version and extraction date.

3 · Safe substitution levels

FULL matches geometry and grade band; PARTIAL matches geometry with different chipbreaker/grade; VERIFY asks you to confirm the target catalogue before ordering.