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Uncoated Grades |
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ANSI CLASS |
AVERAGE GRAIN SIZE |
Grade |
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C-2 |
SUBMICRON |
15 |
High strength carbide for low speed machining non-ferrous and high temperature alloys. Excellent for Milling, Turning or Grooving. |
C-3 |
ULTRAFINE |
16 |
For semi-finishing/finishing of non-ferrous alloys at high tempature and moderate speeds and chip loads. |
C-2 |
FINE |
18 |
A general purpose grade for machining cast iron, non-ferrous and high tempature alloys. |
C-6 |
MEDIUM |
55 |
A general purpose steel cutting grade for semifinishing at moderate to high speeds. Great for threading and grooving. |
C-7 |
MEDIUM |
65 |
A high titanium grade carbide for use when edge buildup is a problem and good cosmetics are required. Can be used at moderate to high speeds on carbon and alloy steels. Good for threading, grooving and profiling. |
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Coated Grades |
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ALUMINUM NITRIDE (PVD) |
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C-2 |
SUBMICRON |
ALN-200 |
A tough threading grade with superior edge strength. Suitable for steel as well as chrome and high tempature alloys. |
C-3 |
ULTRAFINE |
ALN-202 |
Finishing and semi-finishing of high tempature alloys, threading, grooving on short chipping materials. Similar to ALN-200 except more abrasion resistant. |
C-2 |
FINE |
ALN-205 |
Finishing grade for for high tempature alloys. |
C-6 |
MEDIUM |
ALN-220 |
Finishing grade for steel |
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Titanium Nitride (PVD) |
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C-2 |
SUBMICRON |
TPN-100 |
Superior tough grade for threading steel when chip interference is a problem. |
C-6 |
MEDIUM |
TPN-120 |
A general purpose steel cutting grade for finishing or semifinishing at moderate to high speeds. Great for threading, grooving and light interupted cuts. |
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Multi Coat (PVD) |
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C-2 |
SUBMICRON |
TAN-400 |
Our toughest threading grade with superior edge strength. Suitable for steel as well as chrome and high tempature alloys. |
C-3 |
ULTRAFINE |
TAN-402 |
Finishing and semi-finishing of high tempature alloys, threading, grooving on short chipping materials. Similar to ALN-200 except more abrasion resistant. |