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TAC Insert Navigation System

TAC insert navigation system indicates the proper work material and cutting conditions for the insert grade.
Label indication on insert case
r Upside of case r Side of case
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Grade Quantity Grade Quantity TAC Inserts
ANSI identification (Cat. No. in inch system) ISO identification (Cat. No. in metric system)

r Underside of case

Indicates the proper work material for the grade.
Indicates the proper feed rate for the chipbreaker.
Upper position: ISO (Metric system) 1 2 1 Recommended feed
Lower position: Inch system 2 Applicable feed range
Indicates the proper cutting speed for the grade.
Upper position: ISO (Metric system) 1 2 1 Recommended speed
Lower position: Inch system 2 Recommended speed range

Barcode
EAN (European Article Number) code and UPC (Universal Product Code) are printed.
EAN is called JAN (Japanese Article Number) in Japan.

Work material classification system
Steel : Low carbon steels,
alloy steels (180HB) 1018, 8620 etc.
Stainless Steel : Austenitic 304, 316 etc.
Cast Iron : Grey cast irons Class 25 - 40 etc.

Non-ferrous Metal : Aluminum alloys
Superalloys and titanium : Ni-base alloys INCONEL718 etc.
Hard Materials : Hardened steels (60HRC) A980 etc.

Note: For details, refer to page 14-1 (technical reference)

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