This International Standard establishes a code for the designation of boring bars (tool holders with cylindrical shank) with standardized dimension f(see ISO 5609), for indexable inserts so that orders and specifications for such tools can be simplified.
The designation of turning and copying tool holders and of cartridges for indexable inserts with rectangular shank is specified in ISO 5608 (see annex A).
BS 4193-14:1997 history
2013BS ISO 5609-1:2012 Tool holders for internal turning with cylindrical shank for indexable inserts. Designation, styles, dimensions and calculation for corrections
1970BS ISO 6261:2011 Tool holders with cylindrical shank (boring bars) for indexable inserts — Designation
1997BS 4193-14:1997 Hardmetal insert tooling - Specification for designation of boring bars (tool holders with cylindrical shank) for indexable inserts