Grades and Grade Descriptions
A/B Series
Coatings provide high-speed
capability and are engineered
for fi nishing to light roughing.
P Steel
M Stainless Steel
K Cast Iron
N Non-Ferrous
S High-Temp Alloys
H Hardened Materials
wear
resistance
Coating
toughness
05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Grade Description
P
Uncoated carbide. A very tough, ultra-fi ne grain unalloyed substrate.
For general-purpose machining of most steels, stainless steels, high-temperature
alloys, titanium, irons, and non-ferrous materials. Performs best at low speeds and
will handle interruptions and high feed rates. Use when C2, C3, or C25 fail
due to chipping or breaking.
M
K
N
S
HW-S25
P
A PVD-TiN-coated grade. Straight 9.5% Co substrate. Submicron grain. For
general-purpose machining of most steels, stainless steels, high-temperature alloys,
titanium, irons, and non-ferrous materials. Performs best at low speeds and
will handle interruptions and high feed rates.
M
K
N
S
HC-S25
BN-H25
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H
D65
PcBN tip brazed onto a carbide insert. Recommended for machining hardened
steel (45–65 HRC). Use on bearing steel, hot and cold work tool steels, high-speed
steels, die steels, case-hardened steels, carburised and nitrided irons, and some
hard coatings. Can be run both dry and wet.