ISCAR Parting Grades Chart

GradeISOGrade DescriptionCoating LayersCoating Color
P15-P30
IC1008M20-M30 K20-K40A tough submicron grain size substrate with PVD coating. Recommended for general use on a wide range of applications and materials as steels, alloy steels, austenitic stainless steel andTiN
S15-S30high temperature alloys at moderate cutting speeds.TiAlN
H20-H30Base
P15-P30 M20-M30A tough submicron grain size substrate with PVD coating. Recommended for general use on a wide range of applications
IC1010K20-K40and materials such as steels, alloy steels, austenitic stainless steel
Dand high temperature alloys at moderate cutting speeds and lowTiN
TES15-S30to medium feeds. The grade features improved toughness andAITiN
OAH20-H30wear resistance which extends tool life.Base
PVD C IC1028P30-P45 M25-M40A tough substrate with PVD coating, suitable for machining steel and stainless steel at low to medium cutting speeds
and moderate to high feeds. The grade is recommended forTiN
interrupted cuts and machining under unstable conditions.AlTiCrN
Base
IC1030P30-P45 M25-M40A tough substrate with PVD coating, suitable for machining steel and stainless steel at low to medium cutting speeds and moderate to high feeds. Recommended for interrupted cuts and machining under unstable conditions. The grade featuresTiN
improved toughness and wear resistance which extends tool life.AITiN
Base
TEDP30-P45 M25-M45A tough substrate with MTCVD coating and a special SUMOTEC
OA IC5400post coating treatment. Suitable for machining steel and stainlessTiN
Csteel at low to medium cutting speeds and moderate to highAl2O3
CVDfeeds under stable and unstable machining conditions.TiCN Base

* For coated grades

GradeISOGrade DescriptionUncoated LayersUncoated
P10-P30
MET IC30NM10-M20A tough cermet grade, suitable for machining, steels and stainless steel at medium to high cutting speeds and low feeds.
CERFeatures excellent surface finish, very good wear resistance and prevents built-up edge.
Base
EDA hard-uncoated carbide grade for machining aluminum and
NCOAT IC20K10-K20 N05-N25 S10-S20other 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.
UH10-H20Base