Grades for general turning
Steel, cast steel, ferritic/martensitic stainless steel, longchipping malleable iron
Basic grades
(GC 4205 (HC) – P05 (P01-P15
A CVD coated grade with excellent resistance against craterwear and plastic deformation. Recommended for stable conditions when higher metal removal rate is needed in medium to rough steel applications. Is able to withstand high temperatures without sacrificing edge line security in wet and dry machining
(GC 4315 (HC) – P15 (P05-P25
CVD-coated carbide grade for finish to rough turning of steel and steel castings. This
grade is recommended for continuous cuts as well as light interrupted cuts. A grade
for high metal removal rates. Featuring Inveio new coating technology
(GC 4325 (HC) – P25 (P15 – P35
First choice grade when turning steel. CVD-coated carbide grade for finish to rough
turning of steel, steel castings and ferritic/martensitic stainless steel. This grade is
recommended for continuous cuts as well as interrupted cuts. A grade for a broad
application area. Featuring Inveio new coating technology
(GC 4235 (HC) – P35 (P25-P45
A CVD-coated carbide grade for roughing of steel, steel castings and ferritic
martensitic stainless steel under unfavorable conditions. The edge line security
enables the grade to handle interrupted cuts at high metal removal rates
Complementary grades
(CT 5015 (HT) – P10 (P01-P20
An uncoated cermet with excellent resistance to built-up-edge and plastic
deformation. For finishing when high surface quality and/or low cutting force are
required. fn x ap < 0.35 mm2
(GC 1525 (HC) – P15 (P05-P25
A PVD coated cermet. Very high wear resistance and good edge toughness. For
finishing and semi-finishing of low carbon and low alloyed steels. To be used when
good surface quality is demanded at medium to high cutting speeds. fn x ap < 0.35
mm2.
(GC 1515 (HC) – P25 P10-P30
A thin CVD-coated micro-grain carbide. Recommended for finishing of low carbon- to
low alloy steels, and other “sticky” steel alloys using medium to low cutting speed.
Excellent when surface finish or sharp cutting action is needed. Great resistance to
thermal shock makes it also suitable for light intermittent cuts
Complementary grades
(GC 3005 (HC) – P10 (P01-P25
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-finishing at high cutting speed in high alloy steels.
(GC15 (HC) – P20 (P15-P25
A PVD-coated carbide grade for edge-line toughness demanding operations in steel
materials. Small components, interrupted cuts, facing to center or shoulders at
medium to low cutting data.
(GC 1125 (HC) – P25 (P10-P30
A PVD-coated grade recommended to be used as complementary to GC1515, when
finishing of low carbon steels, using low feed rate or low cutting speed.
(GC 2015 (HC) – P25 (P20-P30
CVD-coated carbide grade. Combined with geometries providing sharp cutting action,
this grade is recommended for finishing to light roughing of carbon steels and other
‘sticky’ alloys
(GC 2025 (HC) – P35 (P25-P40
CVD-coated carbide grade. Alternative choice for toughness demanding steel
applications.
(GC30 (HC) – P30 (P25-P40
CVD-coated tough cemented carbide grade for medium rough to finish machining.
First-choice in steel materials at medium to low cutting data
Grades for general turning
Austenitic stainless steel, cast steel, manganese steel
.alloy cast iron, malleable iron, free cutting steel
Basic grades
(GC2015 (HC) – M15 (M05-M25
A CVD-coated carbide grade for finishing and light roughing. The grade can handle
high temperatures, combined with a wear resistant coating makes this grade a
choice for continuous cuts at moderate to high cutting speeds.
(GC2025 (HC) – M25 (M15-M35
The First choice grade. A CVD-coated carbide optimized for semi-finishing to
roughing. Good resistance to thermal shock and mechanical shock provides
excellent edge security also for interrupted cuts.
(GC2035 (HC) – M35 (M25-M40
PVD-coated carbide. Recommended for semi-finishing to roughing of austenitic
stainless and duplex stainless steels at low to moderate cutting speeds. Great
resistance to thermal shock makes it ideal for applications with fast intermittent
cuts.
Complementary grades
(GC4235 – M25 (M15-M30
A CVD-coated carbide grade for roughing of ferritic/martensitic stainless steel under
unfavorable conditions.
(GC1115 (HC) − M15 (M05-M25
A PVD-coated carbide grade. With good edge line security and the coating provides
excellent resistens when smearing material are machined. In combination with sharp
edge geometry provides the grade a good performance with even wear behavior.
(GC1125 (HC) – M25 (M10-M30
A PVD-coated carbide grade. To be used for finishing using medium to low cutting
speeds. Excellent when sharp cutting action combined with superior edge toughness
or surface finish is needed. Great resistance to thermal shock makes it also suitable
for light intermittent cuts.
(GC235 (HC) – M40 (M25-M40
CVD-coated carbide grade for roughing of stainless steels and stainless steel
castings with difficult skin. The tough substrate provides extremely good edge
security which allows the grade to handle heavy interrupted cuts at low to moderate
speeds.
Complementary grades
(GC 1105 (HC) – M15 (M05 – M20
A PVD-coated carbide grade that has high hardness and good resistance against
plastic deformation, giving even wear and predictable performance. Suitable for
finishing at high speeds.
(GC 1515 (HC) – M20 (M10-M25
A CVD-coated carbide grade recommended for finishing of all kind of stainless steel
and used as complementary to GC1125, when wear resistance is of more
importance than edge toughness.
(GC 1525 (HC) – M10 (M05-M15
A PVD coated cermet. Very high wear resistance and good edge toughness. Low
smearing tendency. Excellent for finishing of stainless steel under favourable
conditions.To be used at high speeds and relatively low feeds.
fn x ap < 0.35 mm2
(GC15 (HC) – M15 (M05-M25
A PVD-coated carbide grade recommended for medium rough to finish machining at
medium to low cutting data.
(GC30 (HC) – M20 (M15-M25
Complementary grade to GC15 in stainless steel materials for large components,
long times-in-cut, medium to low cutting data.
Grades for general turning
.Cast iron, chilled cast iron, short chipping malleable iron
Basic grades
(CC 6190 (CN) – K10 (K01 – K20
Pure silicon nitride based ceramic providing good wear resistance at high
temeratures. Recommended for high speed roughing to finishing of cast irons under
.good conditions. Is able to handle some interruptions
(GC 3205 (HC) – K05 (K01-K15
CVD-coated carbide consisting of a thick, smooth, wear resistant coating and a very
(hard substrate. Recommended for high speed turning of Grey Cast Iron (GCI
(GC 3210 (HC) – K05 (K01-K20
CVD-coated carbide consisting of a thick, smooth, wear resistant coating and a very
(hard substrate. Recommended for high speed turning of Nodular Cast Iron (NCI
(GC 3215 (HC) – K15 (K01-K25
The First choice grade. A CVD-coated carbide grade with high wear resistant and is
capable of withstanding demanding interrupted cutting conditions. To be used for
.roughing to finishing of all cast irons at low to medium cutting speeds
Complementary grades
(CB 7525 (BN) – K05 (K01-K10
An extremely hard cubic boron nitride grade. High edge toughness and good wear
resistance makes it optimal for high speed finishing of grey cast iron under
.continuous as well as interrupted conditions
(CC 650 (CM) – K01 (K01-K05
Mixed Al2O3-based ceramic. Recommended for high speed finishing of grey cast
.irons and hardened cast irons under stable conditions
(GC 3005 (HC) – K10 (K01-K20
CVD-coated carbide consisting of a wear resistant coating with very good adhesion
to a hard substrate, capable of withstanding high temperatures. For finishing to
roughing of nodular iron, high strength malleable iron and “gummy” (alloyed) grey
.iron
(CB 7925 (BN) – K05 (K01-K10
A solid CBN grade with a high edge toughness and good wear resistance. CB7925 is
suited for both machining in grey cast iron and chilled iron under continuous as well
.as interrupted conditions
(GC 4315 (HC) – K15 (K10-K25
.CVD-coated carbide grade for finish to rough turning of grey and nodular cast irons
.Featuring Inveio new coating technology
(CC 620 (CA) – K01 (K01-K05
‘Pure’ Al2O3-based ceramic. Recommended for high speed finishing of grey cast
.irons under stable and dry conditions
(CT 5015 (HT) – K05 (K01-K10
An uncoated cermet grade with excellent resistance to built-up-edge and plastic
deformation. For finishing of nodular cast irons when high surface quality, close
.tolerances and/or low cutting forces are required
fn x ap < 0.35 mm2
(GC15 (HC) – K10 (K05-K15
.A PVD-coated carbide grade and to be used in boring and fine-finishing operations
(H13A (HW) – K20 (K10-K30)
.Uncoated carbide grade. Combines good abrasive wear resistance and toughness
.For moderate to low speeds and high feeds in cast iron
(GC30 (HC) – K40 (K25-K40
A CVD-coated carbide grade to be used in medium to finish machining at medium to
.low cutting data
Grades for general turning
Non ferrous metals
Basic grades
(H10 (HW) – N15 (N01-N25
Uncoated carbide grade. Combines excellent abrasive wear resistance and edge
.sharpness. For rough to finish turning of Aluminum alloys
(CD10 (DP) – N05 (N01-N10
The First choice grade. A polycrystalline diamond grade for finishing and semifinishing
of non-ferrous and non-metallic materials. Gives long tool life, clean cut and
.good finish
(CD05 – N01 (N01-N10
A polycristalline diamond grade for finishing and semi-finishing of highly abrasive nonferrous
and non-metallic materials. Examples of applications are turning of
(aluminium alloys with high silicon content, Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)
.fiberglass, fiberboard and wood laminates
Complementary grades
(H13A (HW) – N15 (N05-N25
Uncoated carbide grade. Combines good abrasive wear resistance and toughness for
.medium to rough turning of aluminum alloys
(GC 1125 (HC) – N25 (N15-N30
A PVD-coated carbide grade to be used in toughness demanding operations, or whena sharp edge is needed
Grades for general turning Heat resistant and super alloys
Basic grades
(CC 670 (CA) – S15 (S05-S25
A silicon carbide whisker reinforced aluminium oxide based ceramic with excellent
bulk toughness. Primarily recommended for heat resistant alloys under unfavourable
.conditions
(CC 6060 (CA) – S10 (S05-S20
SiAION based ceramic, designed to optimise performance in pre-machined HRSA
materials under stable conditions. Offers high security and predictable wear, due to
.high notch resistance
(S05F (HC) – (S05-S15
.CVD-coated carbide. For high speed finishing in HRSA, or long cuts at lower speeds
For applications where notch is not a significant problem, ie round inserts, large entry
.angle and softer materials, this grade can also be used in roughing applications.
(GC 1105 (GC) – S15 (S05 – S20
The First choice grade. A PVD-coated carbide grade with high hardness and good
.resistance against plastic deformation. Giving even wear and outstanding.performance
(GC 1115 (HC) – S20 (S15-S25
A PVD-coated carbide grade with high hardness and good resistance against plastic
deformation combined with good edge line security. The grade has an excellent
performance in combination with sharp edge geometries when matching smearing
.materials. Suitable for medium to rough turning.
(CC 6065 (CA) – S15 (S05-S20
A SiAION based ceramic, 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
Complementary grades
(GC 1125 (HC) – S25 (S20-S30
A PVD-coated carbide grade to be used at low speeds, or light intermittent cuts. Good
resistance against notch and good thermal shock makes the grade suitable to use
.in semi tough operations or at short contact times
(GC15 (HC) – S20 (S15-S25
A PVD-coated carbide grade to be used for medium roughing to finishing of aged Niand
.Ti-based alloys
(GC30 (HC) – S35 (S35-S45
/A CVD-coated carbide grade to be used in Ni- and Ti-based alloys in their soft stage
.non-aged conditions
(H13A (HW) – S15 (S10-S30
Uncoated carbide grade. Combines good abrasive wear resistance and toughness for
.medium to rough turning of heat resistant steels and titanium alloys
(CC 650 (CM) – S05 (S01-S10
Mixed Al2O3-based ceramic. Could be used in semi-finishing operations of high-temp
alloys in applications with low demand on edge security.
Titanium alloys
Basic grades
(H13A (HW) – S15 (S10-S30
Uncoated carbide grade. Combines good abrasive wear resistance and toughness for
.medium to rough turning of heat resistant steels and titanium alloys
Complementary grades
(GC 1115 (HC) – S20 (S15-S25
A PVD-coated carbide grade with high hardness and good resistance against plastic
deformation combined with good edge line security. The grade has an excellent
performance in combination with sharp edge geometries when matching smearing
.materials. Suitable for medium to rough turning
(GC15 (HC) – S20 (S15-S25
A PVD-coated carbide grade to be used for medium roughing to finishing of aged Niand
.Ti-based alloys
Grades for general turning
Hardened materials
Basic grades
(CB 7015 (BN) – H10 (H05 – H15
A cubic boron nitride grade with low content of CBN. To be used in continuous and
.light interrupted cuts at high speed in case hardened steels
(CB 7025 (BN) – H15 (H10-H20
.The First choice grade. A cubic boron nitride grade with medium content of CBN
Suitable for cuts with substantial elements of heavy interruptions as continuous cuts
.at medium speeds in case hardened steels
.for case hardened steels under unfavourable conditions
Complementary grades
(CB 7525 (BN) – H25 (H20-H30
An extremely hard cubic boron nitride grade. High edge toughness makes it a good
complementary grade in interrupted cuts in hardened steel.
(CC 6050 (CC) – H05 (H01 – H10
Mixed Al2O3-based ceramic. Good thermal properties and wear resistance. Primarily
.recommended for light continuous finishing
(CC 670 (CA) – H10 (H05-H15
A whisker reinforced SiAION based ceramic with excellent bulk toughness. To be used
.for case hardened steels under unfavourable conditions
