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This International Standard establishes a code for thedesignation of turning and copying tool holders and cartridges witha rectangular shank, having a standardized dimension, f (see ISO5610-1, ISO 5610-2, ISO 5610-3, ISO 5610-4, ISO 5610-5, ISO 5610-6,ISO 5610-7, ISO 5610-8, ISO 5610-9, ISO 5610-10, ISO 5610-11, ISO5610-12, ISO 5610-13, ISO 5610-14 and ISO 5610-15 and ISO 5611),intended for use with indexable inserts, thus simplifying ordersand specifications for such tools. The designation of boring bars(tool holders with cylindrical shank) is given in ISO 5609-1.