PVD Coating Series

Properties

A For Turning (PVD)

Work MaterialsGradesHardness (HRA)TRS (GPa)CoatingThickness (μm) CharacteristicsOld Grades
T1500Z (Cermet)92.02.2Brilliant Coat3・ Brilliant Coat PVD coating gives excellent lubricity for higher quality machining. General-purpose coated cermet grade that can maintain high-quality machined surfaces and also gives excellent wear resistance.T2000Z
PT3000Z (Cermet)91.32.4ZX Coat3・An ultra-reliable coating grade with tough cermet substrate.—
SteelAC530U91.43.3Super ZX Coat3・For interrupted and general steel cutting. ・ Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate for excellent fracture resistance.ACZ310
AC520U91.73.0Super ZX Coat3・Interrupted machining and stainless steel machining. ・Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN layers, coupled with a super tough substrate for excellent fracture resistance.EH520Z EH20Z
M Stainless SteelAC6040M91.63.8Absotech Bronze3・The first recommended grade for interrupted machining of stainless steel that drastically improves the reliability in unstable machining thanks to the excellent adhesion and peel-off resistance of the new Absotech Bronze PVD coating, as well as the improved fracture resistance of the exclusive ultra-hard carbide substrate.AC530U
AC530U91.43.3Super ZX Coat3・Heavy interrupted machining and stainless steel machining. ・ Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate for excellent fracture resistance.ACZ310
K Cast IronAC510U92.62.6Super ZX Coat3・General to interrupted machining of cast iron and ductile cast iron. ・Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate for excellent fracture resistance.EH510Z EH10Z
SAC510U92.62.6Super ZX Coat3・Finishing to medium cutting of exotic alloys. ・Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN layers. Superior wear and heat resistance, and stable, long tool life.EH510Z EH10Z
Exotic AlloyAC520U91.73.0Super ZX Coat3・Medium to rough cutting of exotic alloys. ・Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN layers. Superior wear and heat resistance, and stable, long tool life even in interrupted cutting.EH520Z EH20Z
H Hardened SteelAC503U93.21.7Super ZX Coat3・For hardened steel. ・Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN layers, coupled with an ultra-hard substrate for excellent wear resistance.—
Small ProductAC1030U91.63.8Absotech Bronze2・ For precision machining that supports a wide range of work materials. ・ Employs the new Absotech Bronze coating with excellent adhesion and peel-off resistance to deliver excellent machined surface quality with improvements in cutting edge quality and superb stability.—
MachiningACZ15091.43.3ZX Coat1・For small tools, and high-precision finishing to general finishing applications. ・ TiN ultra-thin coating and fine-grained, super tough substrate combine to give good edge sharpness and superior cut finish.—

For Milling (PVD)

Work MaterialsGradesHardness (HRA)TRS (GPa)CoatingThickness (μm)CharacteristicsOld Grades
PACP20089.53.2(New) Super ZX Coat3・For general machining of general and die steel. ・ Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers. A general grade that achieves a good balance between fracture resistance and wear resistance when combined with an exclusive tough substrate.ACZ330
SteelACP30089.33.1(New) Super ZX Coat3・For interrupted machining and stainless steel machining. ・Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers.Provides excellent fracture resistance when combined with an ultra-tough substrate.ACZ350
MACM10091.43.3(New) Super ZX Coat3・A grade that provides excellent wear resistance by employing an ultra-hard fine-grained carbide and New Super ZX Coating.ACZ310
Stainless SteelACM30089.83.4(New) Super ZX Coat3・ The first recommended grade for stainless steel machining that achieves a good balance between wear resistance and fracture resistance by employing a newly-developed ultra-hard carbide and New Super ZX Coating.
K Cast IronACK30091.43.3(New) Super ZX Coat3・ For general and interrupted machining of cast iron and ductile cast iron. ・ Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers.Provides excellent fracture resistance when combined with a fine-grained tough substrate.ACZ310
N Non-Ferrous MetalDL100092.92.1AURORA Coat (DLC Coat)0.5・For machining of non-ferrous metals including aluminum and copper alloy as well as resin. ・Coated with DLC, which provides a low friction coefficient and excellent adhesion resistance.

*There may be minor differences in the colour tone/lustre of Brilliant Coat grades due to the interference of light. Such differences have no effect on performance.