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Card 361 of 9712026-09-29 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-29

InsertBase, an ISO insert decoder and cross-reference

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A browser-based reference for decoding ISO 1832 indexable-insert codes and comparing dimensions, grades, and manufacturer models.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-29 issue.
For
Machinists and buyers checking insert designations
Worth noticing
The homepage reports 513 grade groups and says each brand-data row carries its source, version, and extraction date.

Field notes

The decoder breaks a designation into shape, clearance, tolerance, inscribed circle, thickness, and nose radius; the homepage says these geometry fields follow ISO 1832. It reports 55 verified model pages across 11 manufacturer catalogues and 513 grade groups. Browseable families include CNMG, DNMG, and CCMT, each with model counts and geometry descriptions.

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