Composite tool - External Turning

Insert Definition

Insert Shape	The shape of the insert
B (Clearance angle)	The insert clearance angle
Tolerance	The set of tolerance values for d, m, and s parameters
Cross Section	The insert cross section
IC Diameter (D)	The insert diameter
Thickness (T)	The insert thickness
Corner radius (R)	The insert corner radius
Cutting edge formation	The shape of the cutting edge
Cutting edge direction	The orientation of the tool: Left, Right or Neutral. The offset point of the tool moves from the left to the right side, right to left side or remains in the Neutral position depending on the Cutting edge direction selection.

The Insert only option enables you use the insert without the shank, if you want to mount the cutting insert on an STL holder.

The this option is selected, the Shank page is disabled, and the Insert lead angle field is displayed enabling you to set the position of the insert without rotating the whole tool.

Shank Definition

Insert Clamping	The type of clamping
Insert Shape	The shape of the insert
Insert Lead Angle	The angle between the cutting edge and material surfaces
Cutting Direction	The side of shank on which the insert is mounted.
Shank Height	The height of the shank
Shank Width (A)	The width of the tool shank
Tool Length (L)	The height of the tool from the top to bottom point (including insert)
M	The length of the flat area
N	Insert overhang distance

The External Turning Composite tool supports Cut-off operation also.