ISO 5610-1:2014

Overview

ISO 5610-1:2014 - Tool holders with rectangular shank for indexable inserts: Part 1 provides a general survey, correlation and determination of dimensions for rectangular-shank tool holders intended for indexable inserts. The standard defines the relationship between tool holder styles and their dimensional requirements and is intended to be used together with ISO 5610‑2 through ISO 5610‑15 (styles A–V). It covers dimensional definitions, measurement methods and correlations needed to ensure interchangeability and correct application for turning operations using indexable inserts made of hard metal, ceramic or other cutting materials.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and applicability: Specifies rectangular-shank tool holders primarily for turning operations with clamped indexable inserts.
• Style correlation: Links each tool holder style (Parts 2–15) to standardized cross-sections and shank sizes (examples: 0808, 1010, 1212 … 5050) and prescribes the designation code per ISO 5608.
• Dimensional definitions: Establishes key dimensions such as cross section (h × b), shank length (l), head length (l2), dimension f, and height (h), with reference tables and figures for Series 1 and Series 2 sizes.
• Measurement methodology: Defines the specified point K (for locating major cutting-edge geometry), the theoretical sharp corner T, and the use of a master indexable insert with defined corner radii for determining length and f-dimension.
• Corner radius and corrections: Specifies master insert corner radii (rε) used for testing and provides correction values x and y to adjust measured dimensions when different corner radii are used.
• Normative references: Incorporates measurement and terminology standards such as ISO 3002-1 (geometry and reference systems) and cross-references the detailed style parts ISO 5610‑2 … ISO 5610‑15.

Practical applications and users

ISO 5610-1:2014 is used to:

• Ensure interchangeability of tool holders and indexable inserts across manufacturers.
• Define dimensional tolerances and inspection procedures for quality control and acceptance testing.
• Guide tool designers and manufacturers in producing compliant rectangular-shank holders.
• Help CNC programmers, machinists and tooling buyers select correct holder styles and sizes for turning operations.
• Provide procurement and standards teams with standardized designation and measurement rules for technical specifications.

Related standards

• ISO 5610 (Parts 2–15) - Specific tool holder styles (A, B, D, F, G, J, K, L, N, R, S, T, H, V)
• ISO 5608 - Designation for turning and copying tool holders
• ISO 3002-1 - Geometry of the active part of cutting tools (reference systems and angles)

Keywords: ISO 5610-1:2014, tool holders, rectangular shank, indexable inserts, turning operations, corner radius, dimension f, ISO 5610 series, ISO 5608.