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On Edge Threading and Grooving Insert Nomenclature

Simply click on any letter or digit in the part description below to see a full explanation of its meaning.

T N M C - 4 3 NT 8P * A

Insert Shape

T = Triangle

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Rake Angle

N = 0°

P = 10°

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Tolerance

M = Ground on all outside surfaces

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Insert Type

A = Through hole

C = Through hole, two countersinks

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I.C. Size

This indicates the number of 1/8" of insert I.C.

For example: 4 = 4/8 = 1/2" I.C.

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Thickness

This indicates the number of 1/16" of insert thickness

For example, 3 = 3/16 = 3/16" thick

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Cutting Configuration

NG = Grooving insert

NT = ACME Threading insert

NV = 60° "V" Threading insert

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Threads Per Inch

This indicates the number of threads per inch produced by the insert, followed by "P"

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Groove Width

This indicates the groove width in thousandths of an inch (.000")

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Edge Preparation

A = Honed .001 - .003"

B = Honed .003 - .005"

C = Honed .005 - .007"

Blank = Up sharp

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