Chipbreaker Selection
General Use![](/Media/img/GT-206.jpg)
P-Type
- Very "open" geometry
- Medium to high feed in grooving and turning
- Large variety of standard sizes
- Precision ground insert only
- Width range:
External: 2.39-6.35 mm
Internal: 2.39-6.35 mm
![](/Media/img/GT-186.jpg)
F-Type
- First choice of grooving
- Low to medium feed in grooving and turning
- Both precision ground and utility inserts
- Width range:
External: 3.0-10 mm
Internal: 3-6 mm
![](/Media/img/GT-196.jpg)
G-Type
- Efficient chipbreaker for narrow width grooves
- No option for turning
- Width range: 1-2.3 mm
![](/Media/img/GT-152.jpg)
Y-Type
- General use in grooving and turning
- Positive top rake reduces cutting forces
- Excellent for long shafts
- Eliminates vibrations
- Both precision ground and utility inserts
- Width range:
External: 8-20 mm
![](/Media/img/GT-228.jpg)
HG-Y-Type
- General use in grooving and turning
- Efficient for a wide range of materials and cutting conditions
- Utility inserts only
- Width range:
External: 3-6.35 mm
Internal: 3-6.35 mm
![](/Media/img/GT-Chipbreaker_T-TYPE.jpg)
T-Type
- Optimal performance in wide range of materials and cutting conditions
- High efficiency in full grooving, partial grooving and turning applications
- Utility inserts only
- Width range
External: 2.39 - 6.35 mm