Hardness (Gap) Hardness (Gap) Milling Lead angle 0°/ 2° MEV 2 The economical choice: 3 cutting edge insert with long tool life Insert Unique triangle inserts with 3 cutting edges. PR15 series utilizes MEGACOAT NANO coating technology with excellent wear and adhesion resistance. Coating properties (abrasion resistance) Coating properties (adhesion resistance) 40 40 MEGACOAT NANO MEGACOAT NANO 35 35 TiCN TiCN 30 30 25 TiAIN 25 TiAIN 20 TiN 20 TiN 15 15 10 10 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Oxidation onset temperature (°C) Friction coefficient (μ) Low Oxidation resistance High High Adhesion resistance Low Achieve long tool life with the combination of a tough Stable machining with excellent wear resistance substrate and a special nano coating layer Toolholder M Engineered with state-of-the-art simulation and analysis technology, the MEV is built to reduce stress on the cutter body. Increased hardness and wide contact surface for improved durability. Increased hardness than conventional Simulation and analysis Prevents breakage from toolholder with decreased max. stress Toolholder durability comp. (Internal evaluation) *Comparison at high feed rateoutside recommended conditions MEV Available for further machining Competitor C Crack occurred 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Cutting time (min) Wide mounting surface Cutting conditions: Vc = 120 m/min, ap × ae = 5 × 7.5 mm, fz = 0.25 mm/t, ø20 (1 insert), dry, workpiece: 42CrMo4 High performance 3 cutting edges combined with PR15 series MEGACOAT NANO coating technology maintains long tool life. Improved toolholder toughness and durability. Multi-functional Economical M73