Milling inserts and grades for cast iron
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.
GC3330
Hard CVD-caoted grade with thick Inveio™ coating is designed for medium to rough milling of all types of cast iron in aver to stable conditions for wet and dry machining.Benefits and features
GC3330 leads the way for cast iron milling
With predictable performance becoming increasingly important in many machining processes, GC3330 is meeting the needs of today’s manufacturing.
Getting started with cast iron milling
Cast iron can be divided into malleable, grey, nodular, compact graphite iron (CGI), and austempered ductile iron (ADI). Learn more about how to overcome common challenges.
Inveio™ – uni-directional crystal orientation
Tightly packed uni-directional crystals create a strong barrier towards the cutting zone and chip for improved crater and flank wear resistance.
Find your grade
Our wide range of cast iron insert grades include 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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GC3330
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 in grey cast iron and mixed ISO K applications.
GC1020
Hard PVD-coated grade with thin coating for light rough to finishing of nodular cast iron in dry and wet conditions, and grey cast iron in wet and average to stable conditions. First choice for nodular cast iron and/or small diameter cutters.
GC3220
Hard CVD-coated grade with very thick coating, designed for high cutting speeds in medium to rough grey cast milling applications with good stability in dry conditions.
GC3040
Medium-hard CVD grade with thick coating for tough and demanding medium to rough milling applications of grey cast iron in dry conditions.
K20W
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.
K20D
Hard CVD-coated grade with very thick coating designed for high cutting speed in medium to rough grey cast iron milling applications with good stability in dry conditions.
Complementary grades
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