NF ISO 5611
Cartridges, type A, for indexable inserts. Dimensions.
Dans la série des normes d'outils de tour, la présente norme concerne les cartouches, qui sont des outils dans lesquels une plaquette amovible est fixée mécaniquement et qui sont en général utilisés sur des barres d'alésage. Elle constitue une extension à la norme NF E 66-345 pour les petits cartouches. La désignation de ces cartouches fait l'objet de la norme NF E 66-311.
ISO 5611-1:2015 is general and is completed by ISO 5611‑2 to ISO 5611‑12. ISO 5611 applied for cartridges, type A, for indexable inserts and gives their styles in relation to their dimensions in accordance with ISO 5611‑2 to ISO 5611‑12. These cartridges are primarily intended for indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials to be used for turning operations. These kinds of cartridges are mainly clamped with one or two screws on the cartridges. Explanation of the designation code according to ISO 5608.
ISO 5611-2:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style F, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 90° for end cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic, or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-3:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style G, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 90° for side cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-4:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style J, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 93° for end cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-5:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style K, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 75° for end cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-6:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style L, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 95° for side and end cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-7:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style R, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 75° for side cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-8:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style S, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 45° for end cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic, or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-9:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style T, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 60° for side cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
This part of ISO 5611-10:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style U, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 93° for end cutting . Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-11:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style W, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 60° for end cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
ISO 5611-12:2015 applies for cartridges type A, with hole(s) for fastening screw(s), of style Y, i.e. with cutting edge angle κr = 85° for end cutting. Cartridges are intended to be used with indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials and are primarily mounted to be used for internal turning of operations.
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