AI Speeds Handling and Defect Inspection of Indexable Inserts | Quality Digest

Indexable inserts are interchangeable cutting tools that are indispensable in various industrial applications, especially in metalworking. They are used as cutting material carriers for machining metals, plastics, or wood.

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Manufacturing indexable inserts requires high-precision production processes to ensure exact geometries and perfect surface finish. Even minimal deviations affect not only the service life but also the performance of the cutting insert. The smallest defects, invisible to the human eye, can cause immense damage—for example, when milling or cutting high-quality components—and that’s including consequential costs.

Careful quality control is essential to ensure that only flawless indexable inserts leave the production process and meet the highest requirements in terms of durability and reliability.

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