Insert Resources for Turning

The following insert resources for turning operations are presented in this section.

Related Topics
Specifying a Tool Element in a Machining Operation
Creating or Editing a Probing, a Milling, or a Drilling Tool

Round Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgRoundInsert.

The following insert resources for turning operations are presented in this section:



The main geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Nose radius (r) MFG_NOSE_RADIUS
Insert thickness (s) MFG_INSERT_THICK

All MfgRoundInsert resource attributes are described below.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)

Type: String

Associates a name to the resource.

MFG_COMMENT (Comment)

Type: String

Associates a comment to the resource.

MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ANSI
  • ISO
  • NoCode

Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)

Type: Real

Specifies the nose radius of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)

Type: Real

Specifies the thickness of the insert.

MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)

Type: Real

Defines the clearance angle.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ROUGH (Rough)
  • FINISH (Finish)
  • EITHER (Either)

Defines the tool ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode.

MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
  • CERMETS (Cermets)
  • CERAMICS (Ceramics)
  • CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the material of the insert.

MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)

Type: Real

Specifies the life time of the insert.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

Diamond Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgDiamondInsert.



The main geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert (IC) MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM
Insert length (l) MFG_INSERT_LGTH
Insert thickness (s) MFG_INSERT_THICK
Nose radius (r) MFG_NOSE_RADIUS
Insert angle (a) MFG_INSERT_ANGL

All MfgDiamondInsert resource attributes are described below.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)

Type: String

Associates a name to the resource.

MFG_COMMENT (Comment)

Type: String

Associates a comment to the resource.

MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ANSI
  • ISO
  • NoCode

Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)

Type: Real

Specifies the nose radius of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_ANGLE (Insert angle : a)

Type: Real

Defines the angle of the insert mounted on the tool.

MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)

Type: Real

Defines the cutting edge length of an insert.

MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)

Type: Real

Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)

Type: Real

Specifies the thickness of the insert.

MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)

Type: Real

Defines the clearance angle.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ROUGH (Rough)
  • FINISH (Finish)
  • EITHER (Either)

Defines the tool ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode.

MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
  • CERMETS (Cermets)
  • CERAMICS (Ceramics)
  • CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the material of the insert.

MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)

Type: Real

Specifies the life time of the insert.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

Square Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgSquareInsert.



The main geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert (IC) MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM
Insert length (l) MFG_INSERT_LGTH
Insert thickness (s) MFG_INSERT_THICK
Nose radius (r) MFG_NOSE_RADIUS

All MfgSquareInsert resource attributes are described below.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)

Type: String

Associates a name to the resource.

MFG_COMMENT (Comment)

Type: String

Associates a comment to the resource.

MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ANSI
  • ISO
  • NoCode

Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)

Type: Real

Specifies the nose radius of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)

Type: Real

Defines the cutting edge length of an insert.

MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)

Type: Real

Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)

Type: Real

Specifies the thickness of the insert.

MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)

Type: Real

Defines the clearance angle.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ROUGH (Rough)
  • FINISH (Finish)
  • EITHER (Either)

Defines the tool ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode.

MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
  • CERMETS (Cermets)
  • CERAMICS (Ceramics)
  • CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the material of the insert.

MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)

Type: Real

Specifies the life time of the insert.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

Triangular Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgTriangularInsert.



The main geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert (IC) MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM
Insert length (l) MFG_INSERT_LGTH
Insert thickness (s) MFG_INSERT_THICK
Nose radius (r) MFG_NOSE_RADIUS

All MfgTriangularInsert resource attributes are described below.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)

Type: String

Associates a name to the resource.

MFG_COMMENT (Comment)

Type: String

Associates a comment to the resource.

MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ANSI
  • ISO
  • NoCode

Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)

Type: Real

Specifies the nose radius of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)

Type: Real

Defines the cutting edge length of an insert.

MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)

Type: Real

Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)

Type: Real

Specifies the thickness of the insert.

MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)

Type: Real

Defines the clearance angle.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ROUGH (Rough)
  • FINISH (Finish)
  • EITHER (Either)

Defines the tool ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode.

MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
  • CERMETS (Cermets)
  • CERAMICS (Ceramics)
  • CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the material of the insert.

MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)

Type: Real

Specifies the life time of the insert.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

Trigon Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgTrigonInsert



The main geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert (IC) MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM
Insert length (l) MFG_INSERT_LGTH
Insert thickness (s) MFG_INSERT_THICK
Nose radius (r) MFG_NOSE_RADIUS

All MfgTrigonInsert resource attributes are described below.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)

Type: String

Associates a name to the resource.

MFG_COMMENT (Comment)

Type: String

Associates a comment to the resource.

MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ANSI
  • ISO
  • NoCode

Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)

Type: Real

Specifies the nose radius of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)

Type: Real

Defines the cutting edge length of an insert.

MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)

Type: Real

Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)

Type: Real

Specifies the thickness of the insert.

MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)

Type: Real

Defines the clearance angle.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ROUGH (Rough)
  • FINISH (Finish)
  • EITHER (Either)

Defines the tool ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode.

MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
  • CERMETS (Cermets)
  • CERAMICS (Ceramics)
  • CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the material of the insert.

MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)

Type: Real

Specifies the life time of the insert.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

Groove Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgGrooveInsert.



The main geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Insert length (l) MFG_INSERT_LGTH
Insert thickness (s) MFG_INSERT_THICK
Insert width (la) MFG_INSERT_WIDTH
Left nose radius (r1) MFG_NOSE_RAD_1
Right nose radius (r2) MFG_NOSE_RAD_2
Bottom angle (b) MFG_BOTTOM_ANGLE
Left flank angle (a1) MFG_FLANK_ANG_1
Right flank angle (a2) MFG_FLANK_ANG_2
Cut length (l1) MFG_CUT_LENGTH

All MfgGrooveInsert resource attributes are described below.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)

Type: String

Associates a name to the resource.

MFG_COMMENT (Comment)

Type: String

Associates a comment to the resource.

MFG_GROOVE_TYPE (Type)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • CUTOFF (Cut Off)
  • GROOVE (Groove)

Specifies the grooving capability of the insert.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_INSERT_HEIGH (Height : l)

Type: Real

Specifies the height of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_WIDTH (Insert width : la)

Type: Real

Defines the insert width.

MFG_BOTTOM_ANGLE (Bottom angle)

Type: Real

Specifies the bottom angle of the insert.

MFG_FLANK_ANG_1 (Left flank angle)

Type: Real

Specifies the left flank angle of the insert.

MFG_FLANK_ANG_2 (Right flank angle)

Type: Real

Specifies the right flank angle of the insert.

MFG_NOSE_RAD_1 (Left nose radius : r1)

Type: Real

Specifies the left nose radius of the insert.

MFG_NOSE_RAD_2(Right nose radius : r2)

Type: Real

Specifies the right nose radius of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)

Type: Real

Specifies the thickness of the insert.

MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)

Type: Real

Defines the clearance angle.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ROUGH (Rough)
  • FINISH (Finish)
  • EITHER (Either)

Defines the tool ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode.

MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
  • CERMETS (Cermets)
  • CERAMICS (Ceramics)
  • CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the material of the insert.

MFG_CUT_LENGTH (Cutting length : Lc)

Type: Real

Defines the effective cutting length available on the active part of the tool.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

Thread Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgThreadInsert.



The main geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Insert length (l) MFG_INSERT_LGTH: l
Insert thickness (s) MFG_INSERT_THICK
Nose radius (r) MFG_NOSE_RADIUS
Thread angle MFG_THREAD_ANGLE
X position of end of the insert tooth MFG_TOOTH_X
Z position of end of the insert tooth MFG_TOOTH_Z
Tooth height MFG_TOOTH_H

All MfgThreadInsert resource attributes are described below.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)

Type: String

Associates a name to the resource.

MFG_COMMENT (Comment)

Type: String

Associates a comment to the resource.

MFG_MACH_TYPE (Machining type)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • MfgExternal
  • MfgInternal

Specifies internal or external machining type.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_THREAD_PROF (Thread profile)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • MfgTrapezoidal
  • MfgISO
  • MfgUNC
  • MfgGaz
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the thread profile of the insert.

MFG_THREAD_DEF (Thread definition)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • MfgPitch
  • MfgThreadPerInch

Specifies the thread definition of the insert.

MFG_PITCH_OF_THREAD (Pitch of thread)

Type: Real

Describes the thread pitch.

MFG_PITCH_NUMBER (Pitch)

Specifies the pitch number of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)

Type: Real

Defines the cutting edge length of an insert.

MFG_THREAD_ANGLE (Thread angle)

Type: Real

Specifies the thread angle of the insert.

MFG_HAND_STYLE (Hand style)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • RIGHT_HAND (Right hand)
  • LEFT_HAND (Left hand)
  • NEUTRAL

Defines the tool hand style.

MFG_TOOTH_X (Tooth X)

Type: Real

Specifies the X position of end of the insert tooth.

MFG_TOOTH_Z (Tooth Z)

Type: Real

Specifies the Z position of end of the insert tooth.

MFG_TOOTH_H (Tooth Y)

Type: Real

Specifies the height of the insert tooth.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)

Type: Real

Specifies the nose radius of the insert.

MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)

Type: Real

Specifies the thickness of the insert.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • ROUGH (Rough)
  • FINISH (Finish)
  • EITHER (Either)

Defines the tool ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode.

MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)

Type: String

Possible values:

  • COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
  • CERMETS (Cermets)
  • CERAMICS (Ceramics)
  • CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
  • OTHER (Other)

Specifies the material of the insert.

MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)

Type: Real

Specifies the life time of the insert.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool.

MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool.

MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)

Type: Real

Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool.