Abstract / scope
ISO 5611-1:2015 is general and is completed by ISO 5611‑2 to ISO 5611‑12. ISO 5611 applied for cartridges, type A, for indexable inserts and gives their styles in relation to their dimensions in accordance with ISO 5611‑2 to ISO 5611‑12. These cartridges are primarily intended for indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials to be used for turning operations.
These kinds of cartridges are mainly clamped with one or two screws on the cartridges.
Explanation of the designation code according to ISO 5608.