b"Figures courtesy of Sandvik CoromantFigure 1 Figure 2Figure 1: The typical cartridge design per ISO 5611 is displayed. Figure 2: The usual installation of the cartridge per ISO 5611is shown. Figure 3: The new concept of the fine adjustment cartridge is detailed. (Fr is radial cutting force.)So Fine build multiple stations on a toolmajor update in 2015 and now con-to combine many different opera- sists of 12 substandards, from ISO tions in a single path. This capability5611-1:2015 to ISO 5611-12:2015. His-vendors on the open market. plays an important role in increas- torically, this evolved from German nCartridges improve the qualitying the material removal rate, espe- standard DIN 4985.of cutting tools by using premiumcially in mass production. The typical design of an ISO 5611 alloy steels with appropriate heatThe main standard describingcartridge (see Figure 1) includes 1) a treatment to allow softer and light- types and sizes of cartridges, ISOsolid body made from heat-treated weight materials for tool bodies. 5611 (cartridges, type A, for index- alloy steel; 2) a cutting insert fab-n Cartridgesenableuserstoable insertsdimensions), had aricated from carbide, ceramic or PURSUING THEPURSUING THEPERFECT CUTTINGPERFECT CUTTINGTOOL . C O MTOOL U PR OL GO OS TWBecause the perfect cuttingGBecause the perfect cuttingtool isn't always off the shelftool isn't always off the shelf44APRIL 2023Inserts.indd 44 3/16/23 1:54 PM"