Carbide shell mill inserts

[rzw0wr]

How in the world is a person supposed muddle his way through all of the carbide inserts?????

Is there a chart or web site that compares inserts to other inserts that will work.

I have a shell mill that uses PK25-048 inserts.

I want to get a smaller shell mill and it takes SEAN42AFTN Tin inserts.

These inserts look the same to me.

Will the PK25-048 work for the SEAN42AFTN ?

How do know????

Thank you,
Dale

 

[darkzero]

SE inserts are square positive inserts most commonly used in 45° face mills. I've never heard of PK25 inserts though, that is not a standard designation for insert shape & size.

 

[rzw0wr]

darkzero, that may be because I input the wrong number.
ZP25-048

 

[darkzero]

That's not any better.

Still doesn't sound anything like an insert designation. ZP25 sounds more like a manufacturer's grade for carbide.

Got a link to your FM?

 

[rzw0wr]

OK...
My mistake.
My shell mill uses SEAN42AFTN inserts.
The company I bought sent Zp25 Inserts. So, they must be the same.

Thanks Darkzero.

Dale

 

[Aukai]

Hey Will, while we're on the subject, I have a six position 4" face mill that has .500 positive rake square, flat face inserts that are gold, and worn. Replacement? Curtis has not responded as yet...

 

[darkzero]

Do they look like this?

 

[Aukai]

YEP, smaller in my hand though....

 

[darkzero]

Is this better?

 

[Aukai]

Yes, that's more accurate, application numbers, or one size fits all?