ISO 5610-5:2014

Overview

ISO 5610-5:2014 defines the geometry, designation and basic requirements for tool holders with rectangular shank - Style F for use with indexable inserts. Style F tool holders are characterized by a right‑angle cutting edge (cutting edge angle κ = 90°) and are intended primarily for turning operations using indexable inserts made of hard metal or other cutting materials. The standard covers dimensions, mounting types, material minimums, marking and delivery scope.

Key topics

• Scope and purpose
  • Specifies rectangular‑shank tool holders (Style F) for indexable inserts with a 90° cutting edge orientation suitable for right‑angle cutting.
• Dimensions and tolerances
  • Detailed dimension tables for common insert shapes (rhombic C and triangular T) with standard height (h), width (b), cutting‑edge length (l3), insert thickness (s) and other key dimensions.
  • Notes that pictorial representations are indicative; compliance is based on the tabulated dimensions.
• Designation and naming
  • Clear designation rules combining: reference to ISO 5610-5, mounting type (e.g., screw or bore clamp), insert shape symbol, tool style, insert clearance, hand (R/L), dimensions (h x b x l), and cutting edge length code.
  • Example format: Tool holder ISO 5610-5 - SCFCR 1010 E06.
• Material and mechanical requirements
  • Recommended material: steel with a tensile strength of at least 1 200 N/mm².
• Design and mounting
  • Standard mounting types are given in the tables; alternative mountings permitted by agreement with manufacturer.
  • Tool holders are supplied complete with clamping device but without indexable inserts.
• Corner radius and insert thickness
  • Accepted insert corner radii and the corresponding cutting edge lengths are specified; for non‑standard radii, f‑dimension is derived per ISO 5610‑1.
• Marking and delivery
  • Requirements for manufacturer marking and packaging references to ISO 5610-5:2014.

Applications

• For tooling engineers, CNC programmers and production shops specifying or procuring machining tool holders for turning operations.
• Used in machine tool toolrooms, tooling procurement, CAD/CAM libraries and tooling data exchange systems.
• Helps manufacturers ensure interchangeability and correct selection of holders for rhombic (C) and triangular (T) indexable inserts in right‑angle turning and facing operations.

Related standards

• ISO 5610-1:2014 - General survey and dimension determination (correlates symbols)
• ISO 5608:2012 - Designation of turning and copying tool holders
• ISO/TS 13399-2 / -3 - Cutting tool data representation and exchange
• Relevant insert standards cited in the bibliography (ISO 883, ISO 3364, ISO 6987)

Keywords: ISO 5610-5:2014, tool holders, rectangular shank, indexable inserts, Style F, 90° cutting edge, turning operations, tool designation, machining tooling.