KGD Grooving  Features 1 Various insert lineup  Smooth chip control Newly-introduced chipbreakers designed to cover a variety of workpiece materials.  High precision edge preparation High precision molding technology with tolerance ±0.03mm (Edge width 2, 3, 4mm types)  Highly-reputed MEGACOAT technology Long tool life and high efficiency machining achieved by superior oxidation resistance and wear resistance.  Application Map  Chipbreaker Selection G Grooving and Turning Application High High Feed PH Cutting force Low General External Grooving Copying Grooving Feed purpose GL GM Non-ferrous Low Feed Carbon Steel High Feed Low Metals Alloy Steel Cutting Force Stainless Steel Interruption GS Low Low rigid Low Feed Rate High material Low Cutting Force Low Feed General purpose High Feed Copying GS GL GM PH CM  Comparison of Chip Control (SCM415 Vc=150m/min, f=0.15mm/rev) GM Chipbreaker Competitor A Competitor B Smooth chip control Less chip biting troubles  Features of MEGACOAT  Comparison of Wear Resistance 0.20 PR1225: 40 Cutting Conditions : Competitor C TiC MEGACOAT SNCM439, wet 1st choice for cut-off, grooving and Hardness (GPa) Frank wear (mm) 0.15 Vc=200m/min, 30 ap=2.0mm turning. TiCN f=0.1mm/rev Competitor D 20 TiAlN 0.10 PR1215: TiN 10 0.05 Competitor E PR1215 With superior wear resistance, recommended for grooving and cut-off 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 0.00 under the stable conditions as well as Oxidation temperature (°C) 0 20 40 60 80 100 machining of cast iron. Cutting Time (min) G17