Choosing the right insert grades for cast iron milling has never been easier. Find the perfect insert grade for your cast iron milling operation here.
Hard, CVD-coated grade with thick Inveio™ coating is designed for medium to rough milling of all types of cast iron in average to stable conditions, for wet and dry machining.Benefits and features
Our wide range of cast iron insert grades includes CVD-, PVD-coated and uncoated carbide grades and CBN-tipped and ceramic insert grades for various machining conditions. Use the information below to find the right grade for your production.
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Hard, CVD-coated grade with thick coating, designed for medium to rough milling of all cast iron in average to stable conditions, both dry and wet. First choice for gray cast iron and mixed ISO K applications.
Hard, PVD-coated grade with thin coating for light to rough finishing of nodular cast iron in dry and wet conditions and gray cast iron in wet and average to stable conditions. First choice for nodular cast iron and/or small diameter cutters.
Hard, CVD-coated grade with very thick coating designed for high cutting speeds in medium to rough gray cast milling applications with good stability in dry conditions.
Medium-hard CVD grade with thick coating for tough and demanding medium to rough milling applications of gray cast iron in dry conditions.
Hard, CVD-coated grade with thin coating for finishing to light rough milling of all cast iron in stable and wet conditions. Ideal for large diameter cutters.
Hard, CVD-coated grade with very thick coating designed for high cutting speed in medium to rough gray cast iron milling applications with good stability in dry conditions.
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