Carbide grade overview

The table below is intended as a guideline to show you which grades have been applied successfully
in the various drawing processes. It should, however, be taken into consideration that in addition to the
correct grade selection, a consistently high metallurgical quality is a precondition for long tool life.
Make use of the knowledge and expertise of your CERATIZIT contact person to optimize tool life by
utilizing the correct carbide grade!

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medium wear resistance

medium wear resistance

medium wear resistance

medium wear resistance

medium wear resistance

medium wear resistance

high wear resistance

high wear resistance

high wear resistance

high wear resistance

high wear resistance

high wear resistance

medium toughness

medium toughness

medium toughness

medium toughness

medium toughness

medium toughness
high toughness

high toughness

high toughness

high toughness

high toughness

high toughness
CT
Grades grade
code
TSM05 CTS10F
TSM10 CTS12E
Submicron
TSM20 CTS15E
grain
TSM30 CTS20D
TSM40 CTS24E
AG06 CTF12F
Fine AG09 CTF18F
grain AG12 CTF24F
AG15 CTF30A
Medium / AG20 CTM40A
coarse
grain AG25 CTM50A
Silicon Silicon nitride is characterised by high chemical stability, low friction coefficient and low tendency to
nitride SNC1 SNC1
adhesion wear.

Carbide for

drawing tools