Iscar 5605183 Milling Insert Apkt 1003PDR-HM90 IC908

Product Description

The ISCAR 5605183 is a solid carbide milling insert with the ANSI/ISO designation APKT 1003PDR-HM90, manufactured in grade IC908. It carries a TiAlN coating applied via PVD process, which provides thermal resistance and wear performance across a range of workpiece materials. The insert features a parallelogram shape with an 85-degree included angle, a positive rake geometry, a honed cutting edge, and a right-hand cutting orientation. With two cutting edges and a maximum depth of cut of 0.386 inches, this single-sided insert is designed for productive face and shoulder milling. Licensed HVAC techs and machinists in metalworking environments use this insert in production and maintenance machining operations.

This insert is rated for use on steel, stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys and titanium, and hard materials, covering ISO material groups P, M, K, S, and H. It is part of the ISCAR HELIMILL series and is designed for use in HM90-10 compatible cutter bodies. The HM chip breaker geometry supports controlled chip formation across these material categories. Typical applications include face milling, shoulder milling, and high-feed profiling in production shop and job shop environments where a reliable, multi-material insert grade is needed.

Key Features

• IC908 submicron solid carbide grade with PVD TiAlN coating for extended tool life
• Positive rake geometry with honed cutting edge reduces cutting forces on workpiece
• Two cutting edges per insert on a single-sided body
• Maximum depth of cut: 0.386 inches; cutting edge effective length: 0.396 inches
• HM chip breaker designed for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials
• Screw-held mounting with right-hand orientation; conforms to ANSI and ISO 13399 standards

Compatibility

Designed for use with ISCAR HELIMILL HM90-10 series cutter bodies. ANSI code: APKT 1003PDR HM90 IC908. ISO code: APKT 1003PDR-HM90. Cutter series compatibility: HM90-10.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or tooling technicians. Ensure the cutter body pocket is clean and free of debris before seating the insert to guarantee proper contact and runout control. Use the correct torque driver specified by the cutter body manufacturer when tightening the mounting screw - do not over-torque. Inspect the insert seating and edge condition before initiating a cut, and follow applicable machine shop safety procedures when handling carbide inserts.