Getting metal cutting processes right means knowing the workpiece material, thenchoosing the correct insert geometry and grade to suit the specific application.

 - The interaction betweenan optimized insertgeometry and grade for acertain workpiece mate-rial is the key to success-ful machining.

 - These three main basicfactors must be carefullyconsidered and adaptedfor the machining opera.tion in question.

 - The knowledge andunderstanding of howto work with and employthese factors is of vitaimportance.