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ISCAR Parting Grades Chart PARTING
Grade ISO Grade Description Coating Layers Coating Color*
P15-P30
M20-M30 A tough submicron grain size substrate with PVD coating.
K20-K40 Recommended for general use on a wide range of applications
IC1008
and materials as steels, alloy steels, austenitic stainless steel and TiN
S15-S30 high temperature alloys at moderate cutting speeds. TiAlN
H20-H30 Base
P15-P30 A tough submicron grain size substrate with PVD coating.
M20-M30 Recommended for general use on a wide range of applications
K20-K40 and materials such as steels, alloy steels, austenitic stainless steel TiN
PVD COATED IC1010 S15-S30 to medium feeds. The grade features improved toughness and AITiN
and high temperature alloys at moderate cutting speeds and low
wear resistance which extends tool life.
H20-H30
Base
P30-P45

steel and stainless steel at low to medium cutting speeds
IC1028 M25-M40 A tough substrate with PVD coating, suitable for machining
and moderate to high feeds. The grade is recommended for TiN
interrupted cuts and machining under unstable conditions. AlTiCrN
Base
P30-P45
M25-M40 A tough substrate with PVD coating, suitable for machining
steel and stainless steel at low to medium cutting speeds and
IC1030 moderate to high feeds. Recommended for interrupted cuts
and machining under unstable conditions. The grade features TiN
improved toughness and wear resistance which extends tool life. AITiN
Base
P30-P45
CVD COATED IC5400 M25-M45 A tough substrate with MTCVD coating and a special SUMOTEC TiN
post coating treatment. Suitable for machining steel and stainless
steel at low to medium cutting speeds and moderate to high
Al2O3
feeds under stable and unstable machining conditions.
TiCN
* For coated grades Base

Grade ISO Grade Description Uncoated Layers Uncoated
P10-P30 A tough cermet grade, suitable for machining, steels and stainless
M10-M20
CERMET IC30N steel at medium to high cutting speeds and low feeds.
Features excellent surface finish, very good wear resistance and
prevents built-up edge.
Base

UNCOATED IC20 K10-K20 A hard-uncoated carbide grade for machining aluminum and
other non-ferrous materials at medium to high cutting speeds.
Can be used for cast iron at low cutting speeds.
N05-N25
Suitable also for machining high temperature and Titanium alloys,
S10-S20
H10-H20 at low cutting speeds. Base

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