Turning inserts and grades for non ferrous materials
Whatever your component or requirements for surface finish, find highly productive insert grades that can withstand high temperatures and cutting forces and still retain their cutting edges.
H10
H10 is a first choice grade for roughing and finishing of aluminum alloys. This uncoated carbide grade features a unique combination of excellent abrasive wear resistance and edge sharpness.Benefits and features
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Find your grade
Our non-ferrous insert grade assortment consists of both uncoated and PVD-coated carbide and crystalline diamond grades for various machining conditions. Use the information below to find the right grade for your production.
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CD10
PVD-grade recommended for stable conditions when high metal removal is needed in medium to rough applications.
H10
Uncoated carbide grade that combines excellent abrasive wear resistance and edge sharpness for roughing to finishing of aluminum alloys.
CD05
PCD grade for finishing and semi-finishing of highly abrasive materials such as aluminum alloys with high silicon content, metal matrix composites (MMC), fiberglass, fiberboard, and wood laminates.
Complementary grades
Highlights
Non-ferrous Materials – The Basics
Learn more about the non-ferrous material group that contains soft metals with hardnesses under 130 HB, except for high strength bronzes (>225HB).
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