Scalloped threader cutting insert

A thread-cutting insert comprising a pair of parallel faces and a plurality of peripheral side surfaces extending therebetween,

• a plurality of outwardly projecting cutting teeth being formed by at least one peripheral surface intermediate said pair of parallel faces, each tooth comprises a forward cutting edge and a pair of side cutting edges whereby a plurality of said forward cutting edges and respective side edges form respective teeth, and a plurality of rearward edges for joining respective side cutting edges of successive teeth,
• a plurality of scallops, each scallop having a bottom surface extending rearwardly of a pair of adjacent forward cutting edges and an arcuate backwall extending upwardly from said bottom wall to one of said parallel faces whereby a respective arcuate backwall of one scallop intersects a respective arcuate back of an adjacent scallop at a position located at least partially on a cutting tooth closely adjacent said cutting edge for controlling the flow of chips away from the cutting edge, said peripheral side surface being at an acute angle with said bottom wall for forming a positive rake at said forward cutting edges.