ISCAR Groove-Turn Grades Chart

GradeISO P0P2Grade DescriptionCoating LayersUncoated
CERMET IC20N5-5 M05-M15A very hard cermet grade for turning and grooving, recommended for finishing operations on steels and alloy steels at high cutting speeds and low feeds. Features excellent surface finish, high wear resistance, plastic deformation durability and prevents built-up edge.Base
IC4N01-N15 S05-S15A very hard-uncoated carbide grade, suitable for machining aluminum alloys, aluminum alloys with high silicon content and other non-ferrous materials at high cutting speeds.Base
OATED IC07M10-M20 N05-N20 S10-S25A hard-uncoated submicron carbide grade, suitable for machining aluminum alloys and other non-ferrous materials at high cutting speeds.Base
UNC IC08M15-M30 N10-N25 S20-S30A tough uncoated submicron carbide grade, suitable for steels, stainless steel and high temperature alloys at low cutting speeds. Good choice for non-ferrous materials.Base
IC20K10-K20 N05-N25 S10-S20 H10-H20A 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. Suitable also for machining high temperature and Titanium alloys, at low cutting speeds.Base
IB10HExtra fine PCBN grain size. Suitable for high speed machining of hardened steels (45-65 HRC) under stable conditions.
H10Base
CBN IB20HA combination of coarse and fine PCBN grain, suitable for general and interrupted cutting of hardened steels.
H20Base
IB50K01-K10A PCBN grade, suitable for finish turning and grooving operations on hardened steels 45-65 HRC and nodular cast iron in continuous cutting.
H01-H10Base
PCD ID5N01-N10A PCD brazed tip, suitable for machining aluminum alloys (Si < 12%) and other non-ferrous materials. Features very high wear resistance with high toughness. Suitable for finishing operations and can be used for semi roughning operations and interrupted cut.Base