Carbide

Carbide

Uncoated tungsten carbide grade is used in a variety of applications due

to its superior mechanical properties.

Features

  • KW10: Suitable for machining cast iron with high hardness and toughness
  • GW05, GW15, GW25: Suitable for machining cast iron, non-ferrous metals and non-metals
  • SW series: Suitable for machining of titanium and titanium alloy

Features of carbide

ClassificationGradeColorMain componentAdvantages and applications
KW10• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K10 relevant) • Application: Machining cast iron, non-ferrous materials and non-metals
Non-ferrousGW15• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K05 relevant) • Application : Excellent wear resistance for machining of cast iron and non-ferrous metal
metalsGW15• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K10 relevant), tough micro-grain carbide • Application: Machining cast iron, non-ferrous materials and non-metals
GW25GrayWC+Co• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K30 relevant) • Application: Milling operations of aluminum
SW05• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K05 relevant) • Application: Titanium alloys for continuous machining and finishing
Heat-resistant alloysSW10 (Made to order)• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K10 relevant) • Application: Titanium alloys for continuous and light interrupted machining
SW25 (Made to order)• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K25 relevant) • Application: Titanium alloys for interrupted and light interrupted machining

DLC coated carbide

DLC coated carbide

DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Coated carbide is coated on carbide substrate

with a thin layer of amorphous carbon.

Features

  • High Hardness with Kyocera’s proprietary hydrogen-free DLC coating
  • Exellent surface finish achieved through anti-adhesion performance

Features of DLC coated carbide

Classification Symbol Color Coated composition Advantages and applications

  • DLC coating of original technology has high hardness, excellent adhesion resistance and film peeling resistance

PDL010

  • Application: Excellent finished surface processing and long service life of aluminum alloy

Non-ferrous Rainbow C metals color

  • High Hardness with Kyocera’s Proprietary Hydrogen-free DLC Coating

PDL025

  • Application: Long tool life and stable machining of aluminum alloys

Coating properties Adhesion resistance comparison

120 100 DiamondDiamond

Adhesion

80 PDL010 / PDL025PDL010 / PDL025

Min. adhesion

60 Competitor B 40 Hydrogen-free DLC coating Competitor A 20 DLC coating with hydrogen

0 PDL025 Competitor A

200 400 600 800 1,000

Young’s modulus (GPa) Cutting conditions: Vc = 800 m/min, fz = 0.1 mm/t, ap × ae = 3×5 mm Dry, cutter dia. ø 25 mm, workpiece material: A5052 cutting length: 57 m (Internal evaluation)