Sandvik Cemented Carbide Grades and Descriptions
| GRADE | INSERT MATERIAL | COATING | ANSI | ISO | WORKPIECE MATERIALS | DESCRIPTION / APPLICATION |
| CB20 | CBN | C1-C3 | H01-H10 | Hardened Materials | High performance Cubic Boron Nitride grade. First choice for continuous and light interrupted cuts in hardened steel. | |
| CB50 | CBN – POLYCRYSTALLINE | C3-C5 | K01-K10, H01-H15 | Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | CB50 and CB7050 are pure Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) grades with very high wear resistant properties. They are primarily recommended for cast iron and hardened materials in tough conditions.’ – ‘First choice for grey cast iron. Good alternative for finish turning hardened steel components with light interruptions. | |
| CB7015 | CARBIDE – PVD COATED | PVD | C2-C4 | H01-H25 | Hardened Materials | PVD coated CBN grade with ceramic binder for continuous turning, and light interrupted cuts in hardened steels |
| CB7020 | CBN | C1-C3 | H01-H10 | Hardened Materials | High performance Cubic Boron Nitride grade. First choice for continuous and light interrupted cuts in hardened steel. | |
| CB7025 | CBN | C1-C3 | H10-H30 | Hardened Materials | High performance Cubic Boron Nitride grade. First choice for cuts with substantial elements of heavy interruptions, with otehrwise continuous cuts at medium speeds in case hardened steels. | |
| CB7035 | CBN | CBN | H15-H15 | Hardened Materials | High performance, medium content cubic boron nitrige grade. First choice for heavy interrupted cutting in case hardened steels at medium speeds. Additionally good wear resistance to manage relatively long time in cut. | |
| CB7050 | CBN – POLYCRYSTALLINE | C3-C4 | K01-K10, H05-H15 | Cast Iron | Multi-corner mini-tips – now PVD coated for longer tool life and easy edge wear identification] ‘Multi-corners give lower costs per edge. Sinter bonded for greater strength and higher edge temperature. A specialized manufacturing process results in a large contact area between CBN and carbide. You will never lose a corner through braze joint failure! Use of RC (Rigid Clamping) recommended. Can be used with or without coolant. | |
| CB7525 | CBN | CBN | K01-K10, H20-H30 | Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | An extremely hard cubic boron nitride grade. High edge toughness and good wear resistance makes it optimal for high spees finishing of gray cast iron under continuous as well as interrupted conditions. | |
| CB7925 | CBN | K01-K10 | Cast Iron | A solid CBN grade with a high edge toughness and good wear resistance. CB7925 is well suited for machining in gray cast iron and shilled under continuous as well as interrupted conditions. | ||
| CC6050 | MIXED Al2O3 BASED CERAMIC | C3-C4 | H01-H10 | Hardened Materials | Mixed Al2O3-based ceramic. Good thermal properties and wear resistance. Primarily recommended for light continuous finishing. | |
| CC6060 | SiAlON BASED CERAMIC | S05-S20 | High-Temp Alloys | SiAlON based ceramic, designed to optimize performance in premachined HRSA materials under stable conditions. Offers high security and predictable wear due to high notch resistance. | ||
| CC6065 | SiAlON BASED CERAMIC | S05-S20 | High-Temp Alloys | SiAlON based ceramic, first choice for all HRSA machining. Offers good toughness and security. Well suited for first stage machining in semi-intermittent applications, as well as machining forged skin and other toughness demanding operations. | ||
| CC6080 | SiAlON BASED CERAMIC | SiAlON | S10 | High-temp Alloys | CC6080 IS a SiAlON ceramic grade. This grade is wel suited for high speed machining of heat resistant super alloys under stable conditions. | |
| CC6090 | CERAMIC – SILICON NITRIDE | C2-C4 | K01-K20, H05-H15 | Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | The grade CC6090 with both improved wear resistance and extended toughness behavior, outperforms other grades in cast iron applications on the market today. Recommended for high speed roughing to finishing of cast irons under good conditions. Is able to handle some interruptions. | |
| CC6190 | CERAMIC | SiAlON | K01-K15, H05-H15 | Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | Silicon nitride ceramic grade for light roughing to semi-finishing of gray cast iron at high cutting speeds, along with chilled cast iron at medium to high speed. | |
| CC620 | CERAMIC – ALUMINA/TiC | C4 | K01-K05 | Cast Iron | CC620 is a pure oxide ceramic grade based on alumina with a small addition of zirconium oxide to give it improved toughness. CC620 is designed for high cutting speed applications in cast iron and steel.’ – ‘Designed for high cutting speeds. The excellent chemical stability, at elevated temperatures, give exceptional performance in nodular cast iron. | |
| CC650 | CERAMIC – ALUMINA/TiC | Al2O3 | C4 | K01-K05, M01-M15, S01-S10, H05-H10 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, High-Temp Alloys, Hardened Materials | Mixed Al2O3-based ceramic. Recommended for high speed finishing of grey cast irons under stable conditions. CC650 is a mixed ceramic grade based on alumina with an addition of titanium carbide. CC650 is primarily recommended for finishing operations in cast iron, hardened steel, hardened cast iron and heat resistant super alloys where the combination of wear resistant and good thermal properties is required.’ – ‘Primarily recommended for finishing in hardened materials, where wear resistance combined with good thermal properties are required. |
| CC670 | CERAMIC – SILICON NITRIDE | C3 | S05-S25, H05-H15 | High-temp Alloys, Hardened Materials | CC670 is a silicon carbide ‘whisker’ reinforced ceramic material, where the whiskers are randomly orientated within the host material. CC670 is particularly well suited for machining heat resistant super alloys hardened materials.’ – ‘A whisker reinfo rced ceramic. Primarily recommended for heat resistant alloys and hard part turning under unfavorable conditions. Excellent bulk toughness. | |
| CC690 | CERAMIC – SILICON NITRIDE | K10-K30 | Cast Iron | CC690 is a pure silicon nitride and well suited for roughing and semi-finishing in cast iron.’ – ‘Well suited for roughing and semi-finishing in cast iron. Provides both the toughness and wear resistance necessary to handle interrupted cuts. | ||
| CD10 | DIAMOND – POLYCRYSTALLINE | C4 | N01-N10 | Non-ferrous Materials | CD10, a polycrystalline diamond grade, is composed of fine to medium-fine grain crystals with an average size of 7 micrometer. It is recommended for finishing and semi-finishing of non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials.’ – ‘Recommended for machining of non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials. Very good surface finish. | |
| CD10 | DIAMOND – POLYCRYSTALLINE | C4 | N01-N10 | Non-ferrous Materials | CD10, a polycrystalline diamond grade, is composed of fine to medium-fine grain crystals with an average size of 7 micrometer. It is recommended for finishing and semi-finishing of non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials.’ – ‘Recommended for machining of non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials. Very good surface finish. | |
| CD1810 | DIAMOND COATED CARBIDE | CVD diamond coating | C3 | N01-N15 | Non-ferrous Materials | CD1810 is a CVD diamond coated insert based on a specially adapted substrate. The extremely wear resistant coating of 6 – 8 micrometer high purity diamond provides excellent properties for the machining of nonferrous alloys. |
| CT5005 | CERMET | Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron | CT5005 gives tight tolerances and a good surface finish in high speed finishing of steel, stainless steel and cast iron. The grade is our hardest and most wear resistant grade, but retains some toughness due to its pure cobalt binder | |||
| CT5015 | CERMET | UNCOATED | C7-C8 | P01-P20, K01-K10 | Steel, Cast Iron | New redesigned uncoated cermet for finishing and semi-finishing. New nickel-free cermet combines the good properties from both cemented carbide and standard cermet. Toughness has also been significantly improved. Available in both negative and positive geometries. Suitable for low carbon alloys (smearing materials). Dry and wet machining. Good performance at high as well as low speeds. |
| CT525 | CERMET | C7-C8 | P01-P15, M05-M15 | Steel, Stainless Steel | CT525 is a titanium based cemented carbide(cermet) with increased contents of TiN and the binder-phase which result in improved toughness behavior compared to CT5015. Combined with the typical advantages of cermet grades, such as good resistance to oxidation, notch wear and smearing, CT525 is an excellent grade for finishing and semi-finishing at moderate cutting speeds and low to medium feeds. | |
| CT530 | CERMET | C6-C7 | P05-P30, M10-M30, N10-N25, H10-H25 | Steel, Stainless Steel, Non-ferrous Materials, Hardened Materials | Wet and dry conditions with high resistance to edge build-up and smearing. First choice for finishing to medium roughing of austenitic stainless steel and duplex stainless steels. Cermet grade mainly recommended at high RPM when milling aluminum due to the low tendency to build up edges and low weight of the inserts. | |
| GC1005 | CARBIDE – PVD COATED | PVD | M05-M20, N05-N15, S10-S25 | Stainless Steel, Non-ferrous Materials, High-Temp Alloys | PVD-coated carbide. The combination of a hard fine grain substrate with good plastic deformation resistance and a coating with high wear resistance at high temperatures makes this grade suitable for finishing of stainless steels at high speeds. | |
| GC1010 | PVD COATED CARBIDE | PVD | P05-P15, M05-M10, S05-S10, H05-H15 | Steel, Stainless Steel, High-Temp Alloys, Hardened Materials | PVD-coated carbide grade for milling within the application area of typical pre-hardened and plastic mold steel from 36 HRC and above. For very stable conditions. | |
| GC1020 | CARBIDE – PVD COATED | TiN | C1-C2 | K15-K35 | Cast Iron | GC1020 is a PVD TiN coated grade with a very fine grained substrate developed for high quality threading. Excellent performance in all three material groups P, M and K.’ – ‘Superior wear resistance and good edge sharpness. Specially recommended for use in stainless and low carbon steels. To be used at medium to high speeds with predictable tool life. |
| GC1025 | CARBIDE – PVD COATED | TiCN/TiN | C5-C7 | P10-P35, M10-M25, S10-S25, N10-N25, H10-H20 | Steel, Stainless Steel, High-temp Alloys, Non-ferrous Materials, Hardened Materials | GC1025 is a PVD (TICN/TiN) coated grade with a very fine grained substrate. The design of the grade provides excellent properties to keep closed tolerances and excellent surface finish for finishing of stainless steel. ‘For high quality surface finish in stainless steel. To be used at high cutting speed and low feed. For rough milling of aluminum alloys in combination with ground cutting edges. |
| GC1030 | PVD COATED CARBIDE | C4-C5 | P25-P50, M30-M45, N10-N25, S10-S20, H10-H20 | Steel, Stainless Steel, Non-ferrous Materials, High-temp Alloys, Hardened Materials | PVD coated carbide grade. Used with the CoroMill 390 concept, grade GC1030 is the first choice in unstable conditions like long edge, deep shoulder and endmilling, long overhang, etc. Can be used as a back-up choice in toughness operations. Used in combination with periphery ground inserts, first choice for sticky materials, e.g. low carbon steel. | |
| GC1040 | PVD COATED CARBIDE | PVD | M25-M40, S20-S35 | Stainless Steel, High-temp Alloys | A tough PVD coated carbide grade, for milling under difficult conditions with low to intermediate cutting speed and/or feed. For applications where demands on edgeline security and edge sharpness are high. Primarily for sticky austenitic and duplex stainless steels. Dry machining is first choice, but may also be used in wet machining. | |
| GC1105 | CARBIDE – PVD COATED | PVD TiAlN | M05-M20, S05-S20 | Stainless Steel, High-temp Alloys | The substrate consist of a hard fine-grained WC with 6% Co for high hot hardness and good resistance against plastic deformation. The new thin PVD TiAlN coating with excellent adhesion, also on sharp edges, guarantees toughness, even flank wear and high performance. Suitable for finishing of stainless steel at high speeds | |
| GC1115 | PVD COATED CARBIDE | M05-M25, N10-N20, S15-S25 | Stainless Steel, Non-ferrous Materials, High-temp Alloys | A PVD coated fine-grained carbide. The substrate has high hot hardness and good resistance against plastic deformation combined with good edge line security. The thin PVD-oxide coating offers excellent resistance to smearing material and good adhesion on sharp edges. This guarantees toughness, even flank wear and high performance. | ||
| GC1125 | PVD | K15-K35, N15-N35, S15-S35 | Cast Iron, Non-ferrous Materials, High-Temp Alloys | A new PVD coated all-purpose grade for toughness demanding operations and interrupted cuts. To be used at medium to low cutting speeds | ||
| GC1135 | PVD COATED CARBIDE | PVD | S10-S35 | High-temp Alloys | Good all-purpose PVD-coated carbide grade for toughness-demanding super alloy threading. To be used at low cutting speeds. First choice in ISO S Materials. | |
| GC1145 | PVD | PVD OXIDE | M40-M50 | Stainless Steel | This grade is a solution for stainless steel applications with very high demands on toughness behavior. It is suitable in parting off operations and applications demanding very good edge line toughness. The grade is coated with a PVD oxide that works well in smearing materials. The substrate has an extremely good bulk toughness and shoul be used at low cutting speeds. | |
| GC1515 | CVD COATED CARBIDE | P10-P30 | Steel | A thin CVD-coated micro-grain carbide. Recommended for finishing of low-alloy steels, and other “sticky” steel allows using medium to low cutting speed. Excellent when surface finish or sharp cutting action is needed. Great resistance to thermal shock makes also it suitable for light intermittent cuts. | ||
| GC1525 | CERMET – PVD COATED | TiN | C6-C7 | P05-P25, M05-M15 | Steel, Stainless Steel | New redesigned coated cermet for high security. New nickel-free cermet combines the good properties from both cemented carbide and standard cermet. Toughness has also been significantly improved. Available in both negative and positive geometries. Suitable for low carbon alloys (smearing materials). Dry and wet machining. Good performance at high as well as low speeds. |
| GC1690 | CERAMIC – SILICON NITRIDE | TiN | C3-C4 | K05-K15 | Cast Iron | GC1690 is a silicon nitride substrate with a titanium nitride coating. The properties of GC1690 make it ideal for light roughing, medium and finishing applications in cast iron.’ – ‘Primarily for grey but also for nodular cast iron. Should be used for components such as brake disks, pump components, industrial valves and automotive parts. Excellent wear resistance. |
| GC2015 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | TiCN/Al2O3/TiN | C6 | P20-P30, M05-M25 | Steel, Stainless Steel | GC2015 consists of a three layer coating of TiN, Al2O3 and Ti(C,N) on a tough cobalt enriched substrate. This gives excellent adhesion with high wear, good resistance to diffusion wear and plastic deformation at high temperatures and reduces friction and hence the formation of ‘built-up edges’. This makes it ideal for finishing to light roughing of stainless steel under fairly good conditions.’ – ‘Finishing to light roughing of stainless steel under fairly good conditions. Excellent adhesion of coating to substrate and good wear resistance ensure long and consistent tool life. |
| GC2025 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | MULTILAYER | C5-C6 | P25-P40, M15-M35 | Steel, Stainless Steel | The new grade GC2025 in combination with our QM-geometry gives excellent performance, with a soft cutting action in stainless steel and in toughness demanding operations in steel. Suitable for mixed production as the insert geometry works well in different workpiece materials. |
| GC2030 | CARBIDE – PVD COATED | TiAlN + TiN | P15-P35, M15-M35, S15-S35 | Steel, Stainless Steel, High-temp Alloys | A fine grain substrate with a thin PVD layer for good properties in sticky materials. For milling austenitic and duplex stainless steels. Developed mainly for dry milling at high cutting speeds above the critical area where destructive built up edges appear. With micro geometries carefully adapted to the insert type and the application area of each grade, the most common troubles in milling stainless steels are reduced dramatically. We strongly recommend to always rough mill the component in dry condition. For a limited number of operations, the surface finish demands can require the use of cutting fluid. In these cases, reduce the cutting speeds by 40%-60% in rough milling. | |
| GC2030 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | MT-CVD TiAlN + TiN | C6-C8 | P,10-P25, K01-K20 | Steel, Cast Iron | A fine grain substrate with a thin PVD layer for good properties in sticky materials. For milling austenitic and duplex stainless steels. Developed mainly for dry milling at high cutting speeds above the critical area where destructive built up edges appear. With micro geometries carefully adapted to the insert type and the application area of each grade, the most common troubles in milling stainless steels are reduced dramatically. We strongly recommend to always rough mill the component in dry condition. For a limited number of operations, the surface finish demands can require the use of cutting fluid. In these cases, reduce the cutting speeds by 40%-60% in rough milling. |
| GC2035 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | TiN/TiC/TiN | M25-M40 | Stainless Steel | GC2035 consists of a thin, three layer coating of TIN, TiC and TiN on a very tough cobalt enriched substrate. This gives good adhesion to the substrate, provides good wear resistance and enables edge wear to be easily identified. This also reduces friction and hence the formation of ‘built-up edges’. This makes it ideal for heavy roughing of austenitic and duplex stainless steels under unfavorable conditions where cutting speeds are limited. | |
| GC2035 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | TiN/TiC/TiN | M25-M40 | Stainless Steel | GC2035 consists of a thin, three layer coating of TIN, TiC and TiN on a very tough cobalt enriched substrate. This gives good adhesion to the substrate, provides good wear resistance and enables edge wear to be easily identified. This also reduces friction and hence the formation of ‘built-up edges’. This makes it ideal for heavy roughing of austenitic and duplex stainless steels under unfavorable conditions where cutting speeds are limited. | |
| GC2040 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | Medium-temp CVD (TiCN + Al2O3 + TiN) | P30-P50, M20-M40, S20-S40 | Steel, Stainless Steel, High Temp Alloys | A tough substrate with a thin coating resistant to abrasive wear. For ferritic/martensitic stainless steels, Ti stabilized austenitic stainless steel and PH steels. Developed mainly for dry milling at high cutting speeds above the critical area where destructive built up edges appear. With micro geometries carefully adapted to the insert type and the application area of each grade,the most common troubles in milling stainless steels are reduced dramatically. We strongly recommend to always rough mill the component in dry condition. For a limited number of operations, the surface finish demands can require the use of cutting fluid. In these cases, reduce the cutting speeds by 40%-60% in rough milling. | |
| GC2135 | CVD COATED CARBIDE | C5-C6 | P20-P50, M25-M30 | Steel, Stainless Steel | CVD coated grade for toughness demanding threading operations. Use at low to medium speeds. | |
| GC2145 | PVD COATED CARBIDE | TiAlN-TiN | M40, P45, S40 | Steel, Stainless Steel, High-temp Alloys | GC2145 has an even tougher substrate than gc2135 but still with very good resistance to thermal and mechanical shock. The tough and wear resistant coating, a PVd coating of TiAlN-TiN, in combination with the very tough substrates makes gc2145 the perfect choice for cut-off to center and other applications with an extreme demand on toughness. To be used at low cutting speeds. | |
| GC235 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | TiN/TiC/TiN | C5 | P30-P50, M25-M40 | Steel,Stainless Steel | GC235 is an extremely tough grade with a three-layer coating of TiN, TiC and TiN. The total thickness is only 3 micrometer. GC235 is an exceptionally good grade for intermittent machining, the machining of stainless and carbon steels at low speeds and parting operations.’ – ‘For toughness demanding operations in steel and steel castings. Suitable for low speeds and unfavorable conditions. Extremely good edge security. |
| GC3005 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | MULTILAYER | C2-C4 | P01-P25, K01-K05 | Steel, Cast Iron | 1st choice for nodular cast iron and finishing of grey cast iron. Complementary grade for medium machining to roughing of grey cast iron CVD coated carbide consisting of a wear resistant coating with very good adhesion to a hard substrate, capable of withstanding high temperatures. For finishing and semi-fnishing at high cutting speed in alloy steels. |
| GC3015 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | MULTILAYER | C2-C4 | K10, P10 | Steel, Cast Iron | For semi-finishing to roughing. Wide cutting speed area: 330-980 ft/min. High wear resistance in high cutting speeds. |
| GC3020 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | MULTILAYER | K15, P15 | Steel, Cast Iron | The double coated GC3020 is a completely new first choice ISO K grade and initiates a new range of coated grades – the 3000 series. A comprehensive program of insert types covers most cast iron milling within the automotive industry as well as for general purpose applications. GC3020 is developed for rough to medium milling of grey cast iron – mainly for use in dry conditions. The use of a new advanced manufacturing technique has given GC3020 a capability superior to its predecessor, GC3015, particularly in regards to long and predictable tool life. GC3020 will gradulally replace GC3015. In a number of documented tests GC3020 has, within its application area, already outperformed many other grades of a similar type. The recommended feed area for GC3020 is .004 up to .016 in/tooth. GC3020 performs very well within a wide cutting speed range, from 230 SFM up to and into the area where normally the use of ceramic edge materials is considered, 1300 SFM. The normal speed range is 650 SFM. When conditions permit, GC3020 should be used with high cutting data, offering excellent productivity. The tool life is still better than what is often the norm for conventional carbides. GC3020 can be used for most types of cast iron, by advantage the grey. However, white cast iron is an exception. The reliable performance and well-balanced wear configuration of GC3020 is particularly beneficial in production where tool changes take place after certain intervals, e.g. on transfer lines. Preferably GC3020 should be used without cutting fluid. | |
| GC3025 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | C1-C3 | K01-K15 | Cast Iron | Complementary grade for the cast iron area. Ideal for unstable conditions and operations requiring edge toughness. Medium machining to roughing of grey cast iron. | |
| GC3040 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | TiCN+Al2O3 | C1-C2 | P10-P30, H20-H30, K20-K40 | Steel, Hardened Materials, Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | GC3040 is dedicated to work in nodular cast iron, mainly with pearlitic structure, but has also shown outstanding performance in milling of grey cast iron under wet conditions and high tensile cast iron. GC3040 is the complement of CG3020, for more toughness demanding milling operations of nodular or high tensile cast iron. Advanced double coating: Al2O3 layer gives improved resistance against abrasive wear. Wear resistant TiCN-layer with a structure that allows extremely good adhesion to the substrate. Tough WC-CO carbide with both resistance to wear and thermal loads. Good coating properties. The substrate for GC3040 is very resistant to temperature fluctuation, making the grade ideal for milling of cast iron both in dry and wet conditions. |
| GC3115 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | MULTILAYER | K15, P15 | Steel, Cast Iron | The double coated GC3020 is a completely new first choice ISO K grade and initiates a new range of coated grades – the 3000 series. A comprehensive program of insert types covers most cast iron milling within the automotive industry as well as for general purpose applications. GC3020 is developed for rough to medium milling of grey cast iron – mainly for use in dry conditions. The use of a new advanced manufacturing technique has given GC3020 a capability superior to its predecessor, GC3015, particularly in regards to long and predictable tool life. GC3020 will gradulally replace GC3015. In a number of documented tests GC3020 has, within its application area, already outperformed many other grades of a similar type. The recommended feed area for GC3020 is .004 up to .016 in/tooth. GC3020 performs very well within a wide cutting speed range, from 230 SFM up to and into the area where normally the use of ceramic edge materials is considered, 1300 SFM. The normal speed range is 650 SFM. When conditions permit, GC3020 should be used with high cutting data, offering excellent productivity. The tool life is still better than what is often the norm for conventional carbides. GC3020 can be used for most types of cast iron, by advantage the grey. However, white cast iron is an exception. The reliable performance and well-balanced wear configuration of GC3020 is particularly beneficial in production where tool changes take place after certain intervals, e.g. on transfer lines. Preferably GC3020 should be used without cutting fluid. | |
| GC3210 | CVD COATED CEMENTED CARBIDE | C2-C3 | K05-K20 | Cast Iron | CVD coated cemented carbide consistings of a thick, smooth, wear resistant coating and very hard substrate. Recommended for high speed turning of nodular cast iron (NCI). | |
| GC3215 | CVD COATED CEMENTED CARBIDE | C2-C3 | K01-K25 | Cast Iron | CVD coated cemented carbide consistings of a thick, smooth, wear resistant coating and very hard substrate capable of withstanding demanding interrupyed cuts. Recommended as first choice for roughing of all cast irons at low to medium cutting speeds. | |
| GC3220 | CARBIDE COATED | C1-C3 | K10-K30 , H10-H20 | Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | Coated carbide grade for medium to rough milling of grey cast iron mainly under dry conditions. Long predictable tool life at medium to high cutting speeds. | |
| GC4005 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | C7-C8 | P01-P15 | Steel | A CVD Coated grade with excellent resistance against crater wear and plastic deformationl A very good choice when machining dry, with long engagement times or at high cutting speeds. For medium to rough steel turning applications. | |
| GC4015 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | MULTILAYER | C6-C8 | P01-P30, K05-K25 | Steel, Cast Iron | Grade GC4015, for high performance finishing in steel machining, is now totally redesigned from substrate to the top gold coating layer. The combination of the top modern coating and the gradient substrate gives the new GC4015 extremely good behavior in dry machining. Numerous field trials against leading P15 grades on the market show that with new GC4015 you can improve your productivity by increasing the cutting speed up to 20%. Modern coating with very good wear resistance. Gradeint substrate gives superior edge line behavior. Extremely good resistance to plastic deformation. Exceptional performance in dry machining. Gold coating for easy wear detection. Same ordering code as previous GC4015. |
| GC4025 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | C5-C7 | P05-P40, M01-M25, K05-K25 | Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron | CVD-coated carbide grade for finishing to roughing of steel and steel castings. The combination of a wear resistant coating and a tough substrate allows the grade to handle continuous cuts as well as interrupted cuts at high metal removal rates. | |
| GC4035 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | Multi-layer TiCN/Al2O3 | C5-C7 | P10-P45, M20-M35, K10-K25 | Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron | GC4035 has a thick layer of Al2O3 on top of a medium sized Ti(C,N) layer. It has a specially developed cobalt enriched substrate which gives the grade a very high resistance to mechanical loads, including interrupted cuts. The combined properties of substrate and coating makes GC4035 a very versatile grade both regarding cutting data and material to be machined.’ – ‘Light to medium roughing of steel and steel castings under unfavorable conditions. Medium cutting speeds and feeds. |
| GC4125 | PVD COATED CARBIDE | TiAlN | C5-C6 | P10-P35, M01-M20, K01-K20, S10-S20, H10-H25 | Steel, M, Cast Iron, S, Hardened Materials | PvD TiAlN coated grade. The grade has high wear resistance at high cutting speeds and long cutting times. Most suitable for threading in steel, but also works well in stainless steel and cast iron. |
| GC4215 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | C6-C8 | P01-P30, K10-K25, H05-H25 | Steel, Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | CVD Coated carbide for finishing to roughing in applications with continuous cut to light intermittent cuts in steel and steel castings. A gradient substrate with optimized hardness and toughness, with a wear resistant coating. Able to withstand high temperatures without sacrificing edge line security in wet and dry applications. | |
| GC4220 | C6-C7 | P05-P25 , H15-H30 | Steel, Hardened Materials | Coated carbide grade optimized for best productivity in steel milling Grade for dry machining with high chip removal rate. | ||
| GC4220 | COATED CARBIDE | C1-C2 | P05-P25, K15-K30, H15-H30 | Steel, Cast Iron, Hardened Materials | Coated carbide grade for light to heavy milling of cast iron at medium speeds. To complement GC3000 grades in operations. | |
| GC4225 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | C6 | P10-P40, M05-M25, K10-K35 | Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron | CVD Coated carbide for finishing to roughing of steel and steel castings. A gradient sunbstrate with optimized hardness and toughness for steel turning in combination with a thick wear resistant coating. This grade can handle continuous cuts as w ell as interrupted cuts at high metal removal rates. A grade for a broad application area. | |
| GC4230 | COATED CARBIDE | C5-C7 | P10-P40 , M10-M25 | Steel, Stainless Steel | General purpose grade for modefn maching with good balance of security and productivity. Coated carbide grade for light to heavy machining. | |
| GC4230 | COATED CARBIDE | C1 | K25-K35 | Cast Iron | Coated carbide grade for light to heavy milling of nodular cast iron. | |
| GC4235 | CARBIDE – CVD COATED | C5-C6 | P20-P45, M15-M30 | Steel, Stainless Steel | CVD Coated carbide grade for roughing of steel and steel castings under favorable conditions. A gradient substrate with optimized hardness and toughness for steel turning combined with a thick wear resistant coating.the edge line security enables the grade to handle interrupted cuts at high metal removal rates. | |
| GC4240 | C5 | P30-P50 , M20-M40, K30-K40 | Steel, Stainless Steel | Coated carbide grade for toughness and demanding operation in steel milling. For CM390 concept grade GC4240 should be used in more stable conditions like short overhang, shallow shoulder milling etc. For other concepts grade GC4240 is the first or backup backup choice in toughness operation. Suitable for small batch of mixed material. Low speeds where the toughness demand is high. | ||
| H10 | CARBIDE – UNCOATED | C3 | N01-N25 | Non-ferrous Materials | Uncoated carbide grade. Combines excellent abrasive wear resistance and edge sharpness. Forrough to finish turning of aluminum alloys. | |
| H10 | CARBIDE – UNCOATED | C3 | N05-N15 | Non-ferrous Materials | The grade for milling of aluminum. Excellent edge sharpness. | |
| H10A | CARBIDE – UNCOATED | S01-S20 | High-Temp Alloys | Good wear resistance for finishing to medium roughing of heat resistant alloys and titanium alloys | ||
| H10F | CARBIDE – UNCOATED | S10-S30, N15-N25, S25-S35 | High-Temp Alloys, Non-ferrous Materials | For machining of heat resistant steels and titanium alloys under unfavorable conditions. Good edge strength. Suitable for milling aluminum alloys in combination with “sharp” cutting edges. | ||
| H13A | CARBIDE – UNCOATED | K10-K30, M10-M30, N05-N25, S01-S20, H15-H25 | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Non-ferrous Materials, High-Temp Alloys, Hardened Materials | Combines good abrasive wear resistance and toughness for medium to rough turning of heat resistant steel and titanium alloys. Roughing of cast iron materials under moderate speeds and high feeds. Suitable also for plastics, rubber, and wood. | ||
| H13A | UNCOATED CARBIDE | None | C1-C2 | K15-K30, N10-N20, S15-S25 | Cast Iron, Non-ferrous Materials, High-Temp Alloys | Uncoated carbide grade with wear resistance and toughness for light to medium milling at moderate cutting speeds. Ideal choice for milling of ferretic nodular cast iron. |
| H1P | UNCOATED CARBIDE | None | C3 | H05-H15 | Hardened Materials | Uncoated carbide grade for finishing chilled cast iron at medium speeds. Finishing and roughing of cast iron, bronze and brass. Grade for wiper inserts. |
| K15W | COATED CARBIDE | C2-C3 | K10-K25 | Cast Iron | Coated carbide grade milling of grey cast iron under wet conditions. To be used at medium speeds. | |
| K20D | MT-CVD COATED CARBIDE | MT-CVD | C1-C3 | K10-K30 | Cast Iron | MT-CVD coated grade for medium to rough milling of cast iron mainly without coolant. Long tool life with high speed capability. |
| K20W | COATED CARBIDE | C1-C3 | K15-K35 | Cast Iron | Coated carbide grade for medium to rough milling of grey cast iron mainly under wet conditions. To be used at low to medium cutting speeds. | |
| P10A | PVD COATED CARBIDE | PVD | C3 | H05-H15 | Hardened Materials | PVD coated grade for light milling of hardened steel. In combination with precision ground edges, first choice for finishing in profile milling applications. |
| S05F | CVD COATED CARBIDE | S05-S15 | High-Temp Alloys | CVD Coated carbide. For high speed finishing in HRSA or long cuts at lower speeds. This grade can also be used in roughing applications where notch wear is not a significant probem, i.e. when using round inserts, a larger lead angle or when machining softer materials. | ||
| S30T | PVD COATED CEMENTED CARBIDE | PVD | M15-M35, S15-S30 | Stainless Steel, High-temp Alloys | A PVD coated carbide cemented carbide, for milling in stable conditions with medium to high cutting speeds. For applications where demand on edge line security and reliablility are are high, such as sticky austenitic and duplex stainless steels. Dry machining is first choice, but may also be used in wet machining. | |
| S40T | CVD CEMENTED CARBIDE | MT-CVD | M30-MK45, S25-S45 | Stainless Steel, High-temp Alloys | A Tough MT-CVD coated cemented carbide, for milling in very toughness-demanding operations such as stainless steel. Also useful in operations with abrasive tendencies, e.g., cast components, ferretic/martensitic stainless steels and PH-steels at medium speeds. Also useful for small batch | |
| SM30 | CARBIDE – UNCOATED | C5-C6 | P20-P40, M25-M35 | Steel, Stainless Steel | Complementary grade for general milling in operations where there are simultaneous demands for toughness, wear resistance and resistance to thermal cracking. Wide range of applications. “The sharp cutting edge” insert grade. |
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