Baffled by Hertzel facemill insert XD..11T3

There's a handy insert designation chart at http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm

In short XD.. is just specifying the shape and clearance angle, but leaving the tolerance and chipbreaker/mounting hole unspecified. The tolerance doesn't really matter, but usually the chipbreaker/mounting hole has to be one of 2-3 different options.

FWIW, carbidedepot.com has Kennametal XDMT inserts for about $15/insert in packs of 5. Dunno if the T hole+chipbreaker will work with your facemill, but it seems to be a likely candidate.


http://www.carbidedepot.com/XDMT-C6035.aspx
 
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Thank you for the breakdown


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I have a small 3 insert face mill that takes 1135 inserts. They measure approx. 6 mm wide x 11 mm high x 3.5 mm thick with a 2.5 mm screw. I get them from Aliexpress for approx. $20 for ten. I have an X2 mini mill and I find that the aluminium cutting inserts give me a very good finish in steel compared to the steel specific inserts as I can only take light cuts with this mill. The ones I bought were Mitsubishi "branded" but perform very well on my small, bendy, loose, toy. Have chipped a few in harder metal but you can change to the steel specific inserts (cheaper). Hope this helps,
John.
 
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