This document specifies a concept for the design of tool items, limited to any kind of cartridges for indexable inserts, together with the usage of the related properties and domains of values.

This document specifies the requirements of simplified 3D models for data exchange of cartridges for indexable inserts.

The following are outside the scope of this document:

— applications where these standard data may be stored or referenced;

— concept of 3D models for cutting tools;

— concept of 3D models for cutting items;

— concept of 3D models for other tool items not described in the scope of this document;

— concept of 3D models for adaptive items;

— concept of 3D models for assembly items and auxiliary items.