Grades Coated Carbide PVD Coating Series Characteristic Values For Turning (PVD) Class Grade Hardness(HRA) TRS(GPa) Coating Type Coating Thickness(μm) Characteristics Old Grades T1500Z(Cermet) 92,0 2,2 BrilliantCoat* Brilliant Coat* PVD coating gives excellent lubricity for higher quality3machining. General-purpose coated cermet grade that can maintain high-T2000Zquality machined surfaces and also gives excellent wear resistance. T3000Z(Cermet) 91,3 2,4 ZX Coat 3 An ultra-reliable coating grade with tough cermet substrate. — For interrupted and general steel cutting. AC530U 91,4 3,3 SuperZX Coat 3 Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlNand AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate forACZ310 excellent fracture resistance. Interrupted machining and stainless steel machining. AC520U 91,7 3,0 SuperZX Coat 3 Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and EH520ZAlCrN layers, coupled with a super tough substrate for excellent fractureEH20Z resistance. The first recommended grade for interrupted machining of stainless steel that AC6040M 91,6 3,8 AbsotechBronze 3 drastically improves the reliability in unstable machining thanks to the excellentadhesion and peel-off resistance of the new Absotech Bronze PVD coating, as wellAC530U as the improved fracture resistance of the exclusive ultra-hard carbide substrate. Heavy interrupted machining and stainless steel machining. AC530U 91,4 3,3 SuperZX Coat 3 Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlNand AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate forACZ310 excellent fracture resistance. General to interrupted machining of cast iron and ductile cast iron. AC510U 92,6 2,6 SuperZX Coat 3 Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN EH510Zand AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate forEH10Z excellent fracture resistance. AC510U 92,6 2,6 SuperZX Coat 3 Finishing to medium cutting of exotic alloys.Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN andAlCrN layers. Superior wear and heat resistance, and stable, long tool life.EH510ZEH10Z Medium to rough cutting of exotic alloys. AC520U 91,7 3,0 SuperZX Coat 3 Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and EH520ZAlCrN layers. Superior wear and heat resistance, and stable, long tool lifeEH20Z even in interrupted cutting. New For hardenend steel. AC503U 93,2 1,7 SuperZX Coat 3 Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlNand AlCrN layers, coupled with an ultra-hard substrate for excellent wear— resistance. For small tools, and high-precision finishing to general finishing ACZ150 91,4Small 3,3 ZX Coat 1 applications.TiN ultra-thin coating and fine-grained, super tough substrate combine to —give good edge sharpness and superior cut finish. Product Machining NewAC1030U 91,6 For precision machining that supports a wide range of work materials.3,8AbsotechBronze2Employs the new "Absotech Bronze" coating with excellent adhesionand peel-off resistance to deliver excellent machined surface quality with— improvements in cutting edge quality and superb stability. For Milling (PVD) Class Grade Hardness(HRA) TRS Main Coating Coating Thickness(GPa)Components(μm) Characteristics Old Grades ACP200 89,5 3,2 (New)SuperZX Coat For general machining of general and die steel.3Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers. A general grade thatachieves a good balance between fracture resistance and wear resistance when combinedACZ330with an exclusive tough substrate. (New) For interrupted machining and stainless steel machining. ACP300 89,3 3,1 SuperZX Coat 3 Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers.Provides excellent fracture resistance when combined with an ultra-toughACZ350substrate. ACM100 91,4 3,3 (New)SuperZX Coat3 A grade that provides excellent wear resistance by employing an ultra-hardfine-grained carbide and New Super ZX Coating.ACZ310 (New) The first recommended grade for stainless steel machining that achieves a good ACM300 89,8 3,4 Super 3 balance between wear resistance and fracture resistance by employing a newly- — ZX Coat developed ultra-hard carbide and New Super ZX Coating. (New) For general and interrupted machining of cast iron and ductile cast iron. ACK300 91,4 3,3 Super 3 Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers.Provides excellent fracture ACZ310 ZX Coat resistance when combined with a fine-grained tough substrate. For machining of non-ferrous metals including aluminum and copper alloy DL1000 92,9 2,1 AURORA Coat(DLC Coat)0,5 as well as resin.Coated with DLC, which provides a low friction coefficient and excellent — adhesion resistance. *There may be minor differences in the colour tone/lustre of Brilliant Coat grades due to the interference of light. Such differences have no effect on performance. B4