ISO insert format

RCHT inserts

Round milling insert. We make 4 RCHT sizes, from RCHT10T3M0 to RCHT2006M0. Grade, coating and chipbreaker are matched to your material and operation.

RCHT10T3M0: illustration of a round insertRCHT10T3M0
Illustration drawn from the designation, not to scale. Colour depends on the coating.
Reading the code

What RCHT means

The first four letters of an ISO 1832 designation give the shape, the clearance angle, the tolerance class, and the hole and chipbreaker.

CodeFeatureMeaning
RShapeRound
CClearance angle7° (positive insert)
HTolerance classClass H
THole and chipbreakerHole countersunk on one side, chipbreaker on one face

Where RCHT inserts are used

Round milling inserts are used in profile (copy) milling, face milling and high-feed cutters; the round edge is strong.

RCHT is a positive (7° clearance) round milling insert. It has a countersunk hole for a clamping screw. The chipbreaker is on one face only. The positive geometry keeps the cutting forces down. Tolerance class H is tighter than class M; inserts in this class are often ground, for more precise dimensions.

Use the insert format, size and corner configuration specified by the cutter manufacturer; check the pocket and clamping system before ordering.

Questions

What does RCHT mean?
It is an ISO 1832 code. R = Shape: Round; C = Clearance angle: 7° (positive insert); H = Tolerance class: Class H; T = Hole and chipbreaker: Hole countersunk on one side, chipbreaker on one face.
Which RCHT sizes do you make?
4 sizes, from RCHT10T3M0 to RCHT2006M0. Grade, coating and chipbreaker are confirmed with each quotation.
How do I read RCHT10T3M0?
RCHT = format; 10 = Diameter code (about 10 mm); M0 = Corner (round insert, metric diameter).

Related formats

Guides: ISO material groups · Inserts for stainless steel

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