Insert Grades

A1~A15
Summary of Insert Grades A2~A7
Insert Lineup A2~A3
Turning A4
Milling A5
Drilling A5
Insert Selection Table A6
Grade Properties A7

Insert Grades A8~A15

PCD A8
CBN A9
Ceramic A10
Cell Fiber A11
Cermet A12
PVD Coated Cermet A12
CVD Coated Carbide A13
PVD Coated Carbide for Turning A14
PVD Coated Carbide for Milling and Drilling A15
Carbide A15

PCD

CBN
MEGACOAT
Cutting Speed / Wear resistance

Ceramic
Cermet

Super
Micro-Grain Coated Carbide
Cermet
Coated
Super Micro-Grain
Carbide Carbide

Fracture resistance / Toughness / Reliability

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 Summary of Insert Grades
A KYOCERA promotes research and development to help improve customers’ productivity and profitability.
KYOCERA provides high-quality inserts in various grades including Cermet, Coated Carbide, Coated Super Micro-Grain Carbide, Carbide, Ceramic, PCD and CBN.
Insert Grades

■ PCD A8
Non-ferrous materials
Workpiece Material Titanium / Titanium alloys
(Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30
KPD001 KPD001
Turning
PCD KPD010 KPD010
Milling
KPD230 KPD230

■ CBN A9
Hard materials Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Sintered steel
(Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification H01 H10 H20 H30 01 10 20 30 K01 K10 K20 K30
KBN510
KBN525
KBN05M
KBN10M KBN65M KBN60M
Turning CBN
KBN25M KBN70M KBN900
KBN30M
KBN35M
KBN900

■ Ceramic A10
Hard materials Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Heat-resistant alloys / Inconel
(Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification H01 H10 H20 H30 S01 S10 S20 S30 K01 K10 K20 K30
KA30
A65 A65
Turning Ceramic A66N CF1 A66N
PT600M PT600M
KS6000

■ Cell Fiber A11

Hard materials
Workpiece Material Heat-resistant alloys / Inconel
(Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification H01 H10 H20 H30 S01 S10 S20 S30

Turning Cell Fiber KBN35M CF1

■ Cermet A12
Steel Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
TN6010 TN6010
TN60 TN60 TN60
TN Series
TN90 TN90
Turning TN100M TN100M
Milling
TC40 TC40
TC Series
TC60 TC60
Super Micro-Grain Cermet TN6020 TN6020

■ PVD Coated Cermet A12

Steel Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
PV7010 PV7010 PV7005
PV7020 PV7020
Turning PV Series
PV60 PV60
PV90 PV90

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■ CVD Coated Carbide A13
Steel Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel

Insert Grades
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
CA5505 CA4010
CA5515 CA6515 CA4115
CA Series CA5525 CA6525 CA4120
Turning
CA5535 CA4505
CA4515
CR Series CR9025 CR9025

Non-ferrous materials Hard materials

Workpiece Material Heat-resistant alloys / Inconel
(Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals) (Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20 H30
CA6515
CA Series
Turning CA6525
CR Series CR7015

■ PVD Coated Carbide A14, A15

Steel Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
PR630 PR630
PR660 PR660
PR730 PR730
Turning PR830 PR830 PR905
Milling PR Series
PR1005
Drilling
PR1025 PR1025
PR1115 PR1125
PR1230 PR1225 PR1210

Non-ferrous materials Hard materials

Workpiece Material Heat-resistant alloys / Inconel
(Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals) (Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20 H30
Turning PR660
Milling PR Series PR915 PR1230
Drilling PR1125

■ PVD Coated Carbide for High Precision Machining A14, A15

Steel Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
PR915 PR915
PR930 PR930
Turning PR Series PR1005
PR1025
PR1115 PR1125

■ Carbide A15
Steel Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
Turning KW10
Milling Carbide PW30
Drilling GW15

Non-ferrous materials Hard-to-machine materials Hard materials

Workpiece Material
(Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals) (Titanium alloys / Heat-resistant alloys) (Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20 H30
Turning KW10 KW10
Milling Carbide
Drilling GW15

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■ Turning
Steel Cast Iron
Insert Grades

Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel

(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
TN6010 TN6010
TN Series TN60 TN60 TN60
TN90 TN90
TC40N TC40N
TC Series
Cermet

TC60M TC60M
Super Micro-Grain Cermet TN6020 TN6020
PV7010 PV7010 PV7005
PV7020 PV7020
PV Series
PV60 PV60
PV90 PV90
CA5505 CA4010
CA5515 CA6515 CA4115
CA Series CA5525 CA6525 CA4120
CA5535 CA4505
Coated Carbide

CA4515
CR Series CR9025 CR9025
PR630 PR630
PR660 PR660
PR915 PR915
PR Series PR930 PR930
PR1005
PR1025 PR1025
PR1115 PR1125
KA30

Ceramic A66N
PT600M
KS6000
KW10
Carbide
GW15
KBN60M
CBN
KBN900

Non-ferrous materials Hard-to-machine materials Hard materials

Workpiece Material Sintered steel
(Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals) (Titanium alloys / Heat-resistant alloys) (Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20 H30 01 10 20 30
CA6515
Carbide
Coated

CA Series
CA6525
PR Series PR1125 PR930
TN6010
Cermet
TN60
A65
Ceramic CF1 A66N
PT600M
KW10 KW10
Carbide
GW15
KBN510
KBN525
KBN05M
KBN10M KBN65M
CBN
KBN25M KBN70M
KBN30M
KBN35M
KBN900
KPD001 KPD001
PCD
KPD010 KPD010

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■ Milling
Steel Cast Iron

Insert Grades
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
TN60 TN60
Coated Carbide Cermet

TN Series
TN100M TN100M
TC Series TC60 TC60
PR630 PR630
PR660 PR660
PR Series PR730 PR730
PR905
PR830 PR830
PR1025
PW30 KW10
Carbide
GW25

Non-ferrous materials Hard-to-machine materials Hard materials

Workpiece Material
(Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals) (Titanium alloys / Heat-resistant alloys) (Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20 H30
Coated Carbide PR660
KW10 KW10
Carbide
GW25 GW25
CBN KBN525
KPD001 KPD001
PCD KPD010 KPD010
KPD230 KPD230

■ Drilling
Steel Cast Iron
Workpiece Material Stainless steel / Cast steel
(Carbon steel / Alloy steel) (Gray cast iron / Nodular cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 M01 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30
PR660 PR660
Coated Carbide

PR730 PR730
PR830 PR830
PR905
PR Series PR915 PR915
PR930 PR930
PR1025 PR1025
PR1230 PR1225 PR1210
KW10
Carbide
GW15

Non-ferrous materials Hard-to-machine materials Hard materials

Workpiece Material
(Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals) (Titanium alloys / Heat-resistant alloys) (Hardened steel / Chilled cast iron)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20 H30
Coated
Carbide PR Series PR1225 PR1230
KW10 KW10
Carbide
GW15 GW15

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■ Insert Selection Table
Cutting P M K N S H
Insert Grades

Applications Sintered Steel

Range Steel Stainless Steel Gray Cast Iron Nodular Cast Iron Non-ferrous Metals Heat-Resistant Alloys Titanium Alloys Hard Materials
Finishing A65
TN6010 A66N
TN60 TN60 KA30 TN60 PT600M
TN6020 PV7020 KS6000 PV7005 CF1 KBN510 TN6010
Turning

PV7010 CA6515 PV7005 CA5505 KPD001 KW10 KPD001 KBN525 TN60

PV7020 CA5525 CA5505 CA4115 KPD010 CA6515 KPD010 KBN05M PR930
CA5505 CA5535 CA4010 CA4120 KW10 CA6525 KW10 KBN10M KBN65M
CA5515 CA6525 CA4505 CA4515 PR1125 KBN25M KBN70M
CA5525 PR1125 KBN60M PR660 KBN30M
CA5535 PR660 KBN35M
Roughing KBN900
High Vc TN6010
TN60 TN6020
TN6020 PV7020 CA4505 KBN510
Cutting speed
Small Tools

PV7010 CA6515 CA4010 CA4515 KPD001 CA6515 KPD001 KBN525 TN6010

PV7020 CA6525 CA4115 CA4115 KPD010 PR1125 KPD010 KBN05M TN60
CA5515 PR1005 CA4120 CA4120 KW10 PR660 KW10 KBN10M PR930
CA5525 PR930 KW10 KW10 KBN25M KBN65M
PR930 PR1025 KBN30M KBN70M
PR1025
Low Vc
Wear Resistance TN6010
TN60 TN60 PT600M
TN6020 PV7020 PV7005 KBN510 TN6010
Cutting Dia.

PV7010 CA6515 CA4010 PV7005 KBN525 TN60

Boring

PV7020 CA5525 CA4505 CA4115 KPD001 CA6515 KPD001 KBN05M PR930

CA5515 CA6525 CA4115 CA4515 KPD010 CA6525 KPD010 KBN10M KBN65M
CA5525 PR930 CA4120 CA4120 KW10 PR1125 KW10 KBN25M KBN70M
CA5535 PR1125 KW10 KW10 PR660 KBN30M
PR930 PR1025 KBN60M
Toughness PR1025
Large
Cutting Dia.

CR9025 CR9025
Cut-off

PR660 PR660 KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10

- -
PR930 PR930 PR660
PR915 PR915
Small
Cut-off

(Depends on the KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10

- -
workpiece material) PR1025 PR1025 PR1025

Wear Resistance TC40 TC40

TN6020 TN6020
Grooving

TN90 TN90 KBN510

TC60 TC60 PR905 PR905 KPD001 PR915 KPD001 KBN525 TC40N
PR630 PR630 KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10 PT600M PR930
PR915 PR915 GW15 GW15
PR930 PR930
Toughness PR1115 PR1115
Wear Resistance
Threading

TC60 TC60
PR630 PR630
-
PR930 PR930 KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10 KW10 PR930
PR1115 PR1115 GW15 GW15
Toughness
Wear Resistance
PR930
PR730 PR730 PR510 PR510 PR660
Drilling

PR830 PR830 PR905 PR905 KW10 PR1025 KW10

- -
PR915 PR915 PR1210 PR1210 PR1230
PR1025 PR1025 KW10 KW10 KW10
PR1230 PR1225 GW15
PR660 PR660
Toughness
Finishing
TN100M
PR630 PR630 KPD001 PR630 KPD001
Milling

PR730 PR730 PR905 PR905 KPD010 PR730 KPD010

- -
PR830 PR830 KW10 KW10 KW10 PR830 KW10
PR1025 PR1025 GW25 PR1025
PR660 PR660 PR660
Roughing
• Highlighted materials are recommended choices.

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■ Cermet
Hardness of Substrate Fracture Toughness Transverse Strength

Insert Grades
Symbol Color Main Component Ratio
(HV) (GPa) (MPam1/2) (MPa)
TN6010 Gray TiCN 6.5 1,700 16.7 7.0 2,000
TN6020 Gray TiCN 6.4 1,500 14.7 10.0 2,500
TN60 Gray TiCN+NbC 6.6 1,600 15.7 9.0 1,760
TN90 Gray TiCN+NbC 6.4 1,450 14.2 10.0 1,960
TN100M Gray TiCN+NbC 6.7 1,520 14.9 10.5 1,860
TC40 Gray TiC+TiN 6.0 1,650 16.2 9.0 1,570
TC60 Gray NbC 8.1 1,500 14.7 10.5 1,670

■ PVD Coated Cermet

Coating Hardness of Substrate Fracture Toughness Transverse Strength
Symbol Color Main Component Ratio
Layer (HV) (GPa) (MPam1/2) (MPa)
PV7005 Blackish red MEGACOAT Thin 6.0 1,650 16.2 8.5 1,470
PV7010 Blackish red MEGACOAT Thin 6.5 1,700 16.7 7.0 2,000
PV7020 Gold TiAlN+TiN Thin 6.4 1,500 14.7 10.0 2,500
PV60 Gold TiN Thin 6.6 1,600 15.7 9.0 1,760
PV90 Gold TiN Thin 6.4 1,450 14.2 10.0 1,960

■ CVD Coated Carbide

Coating Hardness of Substrate Fracture Toughness Transverse Strength
Symbol Color Main Component Ratio
Layer (HV) (GPa) (MPam1/2) (MPa)
CA4010 Gold Columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thick 14.8 1,670 16.4 10.0 3,000
CA4115 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thick 14.7 1,550 15.2 12.0 2,750
CA4120 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thick 14.7 1,550 15.2 12.0 2,750
CA4505 Blackish gray Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3 Thick 14.9 1,780 17.4 9.5 2,350
CA4515 Blackish gray Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3 Thick 14.9 1,570 15.4 12.0 2,780
CA5505 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thick 14.7 1,730 17.0 10.0 2,540
CA5515 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thick 14.7 1,550 15.2 12.0 2,750
CA5525 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thick 14.5 1,400 13.7 12.0 2,780
CA5535 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thick 14.1 1,340 13.1 16.5 2,970
CA6515 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thin 14.7 1,530 15.0 12.0 2,780
CA6525 Gold Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN Thin 14.7 1,580 13.5 16.0 3,100
CR9025 Gold Columnar TiCN+TiN Thick 14.5 1,400 13.7 12.0 2,780

■ PVD Coated Carbide

Coating Hardness of Substrate Fracture Toughness Transverse Strength
Symbol Color Main Component Ratio
Layer (HV) (GPa) (MPam1/2) (MPa)
PR630 Gold TiN Thin 12.5 1,500 14.7 11.0 2,160
PR660 Gold TiN Thin 13.7 1,450 14.2 12.0 2,250
PR730 Gold TiAlN+TiN Thin 13.7 1,450 14.2 12.0 2,250
PR830 Gold TiAlN+TiN Thin 13.7 1,450 14.2 12.0 2,250
PR905 Bluish purple TiAlN Thin 14.8 1,670 16.4 10.0 3,000
PR915 Bluish purple TiAlN Thin 14.1 1,700 16.7 11.0 4,140
PR930 Reddish gray TiCN Thin 14.1 1,700 16.7 11.0 4,140
PR1005 Reddish gray TiCN Thin 14.9 1,800 17.6 10.0 3,300
PR1025 Reddish gray TiCN Thin 14.5 1,600 15.8 13.0 3,400
PR1115 Purple red TiAlN Thin 14.7 1,700 17.2 11.0 3,000
PR1125 Purple red TiAlN Thin 14.5 1,600 15.8 13.0 3,400
PR1210 Blackish red MEGACOAT Thin 14.8 1,670 16.4 10.0 3,000
PR1225 Blackish red MEGACOAT Thin 14.5 1,600 15.8 13.0 3,400
PR1230 Blackish red MEGACOAT Thin 13.7 1,450 14.2 12.0 2,250

■ Carbide
Hardness of Substrate Fracture Toughness Transverse Strength
Symbol Color Main Component Ratio
(HV) (GPa) (MPam1/2) (MPa)
PW30 Gray WC+Co+TiC+TaC 12.5 1,500 14.7 12.0 2,160
KW10 Gray WC+Co 15.0 1,650 16.2 10.0 1,470
GW15 Gray WC+Co 14.7 1,700 17.2 11.0 3,000
GW25 Gray WC+Co 14.5 1,600 15.8 13.0 3,400

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PCD
Insert Grades

PCD
KYOCERA diamond material is a synthetic diamond sintered under high
temperatures and pressures. PCD (Polycrystalline diamond) is ideal for
non-ferrous metals and non-metals.

Features
• Applicable for non-ferrous metals, non-metals turning, milling and other various
type of cutting
• Long tool life due to extreme hardness
• Capable of high cutting speeds which increases machining productivity
• Reduced edge build-up allows for high precision machining
• Diversified applications for machining of non-ferrous materials and non-metals
• Finished surface will be rainbow colored. (a mirror-like finished surface will not
be obtained when single crystal diamond is used.)
■ Features of PCD
Workpiece Av. grain size
Symbol Advantages
Material (μm)
• Super Micro-Grain PCD features cutting edge strength, wear resistance, fracture resistance, good edge-sharpening
performance and long, stable tool life.
KPD001 0.5
• Application: High speed machining of aluminum alloys, brass, non-ferrous metals and non-metals including plastics,
fiberglass, carbide and ceramics.
N • Good wear resistance and toughness, good grindability
Non-ferrous materials
KPD010 10 • Application: General purpose, high speed machining of aluminum alloys, non-ferrous metals and non-metals including
plastics, fiberglass, carbide and ceramics.
• Superior abrasive wear resistance and toughness due to high density PCD with mixed rough and fine grains
KPD230 2-30
• Application: High speed milling of aluminum alloys, non-ferrous metals, plastics and fiberglass

■ Applications
Workpiece Non-ferrous materials
Titanium / Titanium alloys
Material (Aluminum / Non-ferrous metals / Non-metals)
Cutting Range Finishing Roughing Finishing Roughing
Classification N01 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30
KPD001 KPD001
Turning
PCD KPD010 KPD010
Milling
KPD230 KPD230

■ Application Map ■ Surface Finish Roughness Comparison of Aluminum Cutting

2 Excellent surface finish provided by
High

Super Micro-Grain KPD001

KPD230 Av. grain size: 0.5μm
1.5
↓
Wear resistance

KPD001
Ra 1
㧔μm㧕
Surface finish of conventional PCD

KPD010
↑
Low

0.5 Av. grain size: 10μm

Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High

Continuous Light Interruption Interruption
0
Conve. B Conve. C Compe.D

(Grain size affects surface finish quality)

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CBN

Insert Grades
CBN
KYOCERA CBN is second only to diamond in hardness. CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) is a
synthetically produced material with high thermal conductivity which provides stable machining.

Features
• Superior wear resistance when machining hard materials
• Suitable for high speed machining of cast iron and sintered steel
• High thermal conductivity provides stable machining

■ Features of CBN
Workpiece Av. Grain CBN Content Hardness of Transverse
Symbol Color Advantages
Material Size (μm) Rate (%) Substrate (GPa) Strength (MPa)
• Excellent wear resistance and crack resistance, non-coated CBN
KBN510 Black 2 50 28 1,000 • Application: Finishing and continuous machining of hardened die steel
• Good balance of toughness and wear resistance, non-coated CBN
1 and • Application: General grade for hardened steel, high stability at high speed
KBN525 Black 45 25 1,250
under and high feed machining
KBN05M • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on highly heat-resistant CBN substrate
Blackish red 0.5-1.5 55 27 1,000
H (MEGACOAT) • Application: High speed finishing of hardened steel
• Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on CBN with hard binder phase, superior
KBN10M
Hard Materials Blackish red 2 50 28 1,000 anti-crater wear resistance
(MEGACOAT) • Application: High speed finishing of hardened die steel
KBN25M 1 and • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on micro-grain CBN with heat resistant binder phase
Blackish red 45 25 1,250 • Application: Stable machining of hardened steel at high speed
(MEGACOAT) under
KBN30M • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on tougher CBN
Blackish red 1-4 65 30 1,350 • Application: Stable machining of hardened steel for continuous to interrupted cutting
(MEGACOAT)
• Excellent wear resistance due to CBN with heat-resistant binder phase, non-coated CBN
KBN65B Black 2 85 32 1,150 • Application: Stable machining of sintered steel (ferrous sintered alloy) at low speed
Sintered KBN65M • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on CBN with heat-resistant binder phase
Blackish red 2 85 32 1,150 • Application: Stable machining of sintered steel (ferrous sintered alloy) at low speed
Steel (MEGACOAT)
KBN70M • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on CBN rich substrate
Blackish red 2-4 90 34 1,350 • Application: General machining of sintered steel (ferrous sintered alloy) at high speed
(MEGACOAT)
KBN60M • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on CBN rich substrate with hard binder phase
Blackish red 0.5-6 80 33 1,250
K
(MEGACOAT) • Application: High speed finishing of gray cast iron
KBN900 • TiN coated solid CBN
Cast Iron Gold 9 90 31 1,050 • Application: Heavy duty, interrupted cutting and finishing of hardened steel, hardened roll steel and cast iron
(TiN COAT)
• For KBN35M, see page A11.

■ MEGACOAT CBN
● Properties of PVD coated layer ● Advantages of MEGACOAT
（GPa）
40

TiC MEGACOAT Improved

30 TiCN Stability
Hardness

MEGACOAT
20 TiN Al2O3 Extended High Speed
TiAIN (Reference: Ceramic) Tool Life Machining
10 (Reference: Carbide)

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

Oxidation temperature (°C)

■ Application Map
● Hard Materials Machining ● Sintered Steel Machining ● Cast Iron Machining
High

High

High

KBN70M
↓ Cutting speed

↓ Cutting speed

↓ Cutting speed

KBN05M KBN30M KBN900

KBN25M KBN60M
KBN35M
KBN10M KBN65M
KBN65B
↑
Low

↑
Low

↑
Low

Finishing Medium Roughing Finishing Medium Roughing Finishing Medium Roughing

Continuous Light Interruption Interruption Heavy Interruption Continuous Light Interruption Interruption Continuous Light Interruption Interruption

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Ceramic
Insert Grades

Ceramic
Ceramics inserts are capable of running at high speeds, thus reducing expensive
machining time. Hard turning of 38HRC to 64HRC hardened steels, or rough to
finished turning of cast irons are recommended applications for ceramic inserts.
KYOCERA’s ceramic grades are designed to resist oxidation and maintain
hardness at elevated temperatures.

Features
• Excellent wear resistance enables high cutting speeds
• Ceramic maintains good surface finishes due to the low affinity to workpiece
materials
• Silicon nitride ceramic (KS6000) has improved thermal shock resistance
allowing cast iron machining using coolants

■ Features of Ceramic
Workpiece Main Hardness of Hardness of Fracture Toughness Transverse
Symbol Color Coated Layer Advantages
Material Component (GPa) Substrate (GPa) (MPa•m1/2) Strength (MPa)
• Aluminum Oxide ceramic (Al2O3)
KA30 White Al2O3 - 17.5 4.0 750
• Application: Finishing of cast iron at high cutting speeds without coolant
K • Silicon nitride ceramic (Si3N4)
Cast Iron KS6000 Gray Si3N4 - 15.7 6.5 1230 • Application: High feed and interrupted machining of cast iron (with
or without coolant)
• Aluminum Oxide and Titanium Carbide ceramic (Al2O3+TiC)
A65 Black Al2O3+TiC - 20.6 4.5 780
K • Application: Semi-roughing to finishing of cast iron, and hardened
materials.
Cast Iron • TiN PVD coated Aluminum Oxide and Titanium Carbide ceramic (TiN
A66N
Gold Al2O3+TiC 20 20.1 4.1 980 coated Al2O3+TiC)
(TiN coat)
• Application: Semi-roughing to finishing of hard materials
H PT600M Blackish
• Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on Aluminum Oxide and Titanium
Hard Materials Al2O3+TiC 30 20.1 4.1 980 Carbide ceramic (MEGACOAT Al2O3+TiC)
(MEGACOAT) red
• Application: Semi-roughing to finishing of cast iron, hard materials and roll materials

■ Application Maps
● Cast Iron Machining ● Hard Materials Machining

KA30
High

High

PT600M PT600M
A66N A66N
↓ Cutting speed

↓ Cutting speed

KS6000
A65 A65
↑ Low

↑ Low

Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High

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■ High-Temperature Hardness ■ Properties of PVD Coating

(GPa) MEGACOAT
（)W）
40
 TiC MEGACOAT
"M-TiC Ceramic 30 TiCN
Hardness


Hardness

 "M Ceramic

20 TiN Al2O3
 TiAIN (Reference: Ceramic)
Carbide 10 (Reference: Carbide)

High Speed Steel Cermet

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

Oxidation temperature (°C)

   
Temperature (°C)
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Cell Fiber

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Cell Fiber
Cell Fiber is composite material consisting of a Core
controlled fibrous core (gray portion) and shell (white
portion).

Features
• Cell Fibers combine a hard, wear-resistant core and
a tough shell into one insert.
• The tough shell stops cracks that form in the core.
• Characteristics of Cell Fiber are obtained through a
combinations of materials and structures.
Shell

■ Features of Cell Fiber

Workpiece Main
Symbol Color Advantages
Material Component
• Cell Fiber CBN composite material consisting of wear resistant CBN (core) and tough CBN
H KBN35M Blackish
(MEGACOAT) red
CBN
(shell)
• Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on tough Cell Fiber CBN
Hard Materials
• Application: Stable machining of hardened steel at interrupted range

• Cell Fiber ceramic composite material consisting of wear resistant ceramic (core) and tough
S CF1 Gray Ceramic ceramic (shell)
Heat-Resistant Alloys • Application: Cutting of heat-resistant alloys like Inconel

■ KBN35M (MEGACOAT Cell Fiber CBN)

● Tough CBN (shell) prevents crack growth
KBN35M
Wear-resistant CBN (core)

Conventional CBN A

Competitor CBN B

(Heavy Interrupted Cutting)

Competitor CBN C

        

Impact (hits)
Tough CBN (shell)

■ Application Map
● Cast Iron Machining ● Heat-Resistant Alloys Machining
High

High
↓ Cutting speed

↓ Cutting speed

KBN05M KBN30M
CF1
KBN25M
KBN35M

KBN10M
↑ Low

↑ Low

Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High

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Cermet
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Cermet
KYOCERA is known as the leading manufacturer of cermets.
Cermet is composite word with Ceramic and Metal. Typical materials used in cermets
are TiC, TiN, TiCN and NbC. Designed to provide long tool life and excellent surface
finishes, cermets combine toughness with superior wear resistance.

PVD Coated Cermet

PVD Coated Cermet is coated on cermet substrate with a thin layer of high wear
resistance and high adhesion resistance by PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
technology. Generally because of the low processing temperature of PVD compared
with CVD, PVD Coated Cermet features less deterioration and more bending strength.
■ Features of Cermet and PVD Coated Cermet
Workpiece Main Component
Symbol Color Advantages
Material (Coated Composition)
TN6010 • Improved surface cermet with superior wear resistance and toughness
Gray TiCN
(Super Micro-Grain) • Application: Economical uncoated cermet for steel
• Typical choice cermet with superior wear resistance and toughness
TN60 Gray TiCN+NbC
• Application: Machining of steel and stainless steel
Cermet

TN6020 • Super micro-grain cermet with superior wear resistance and toughness
Gray TiCN
(Super Micro-Grain) • Application: First choice cermet for steel and stainless steel machining
• Tough cermet with improved oxidation resistance and thermal shock resistance
P TN100M Gray TiCN+NbC
• Application: Milling of steel at high speed
Steel • Good balance of wear resistance and toughness
TC40 Gray TiC+TiN
• Application: Grooving and threading of steel
PV7010 Blackish TiCN • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on improved surface cermet with excellent wear resistance and toughness
(Super Micro-Grain) red (MEGACOAT) • Application: Stable and improved tool life in steel cutting, excellent surface finish
• TiAlN base PVD coated on super micro-grain cermet
PV7020 TiCN
Gold • Application: First choice PVD coated cermet for steel cutting, good balance of superior wear
(Super Micro-Grain) (TiAlN+TiN)
PVD

resistance and toughness

K PV7005
Blackish
red
TiC+TiN • Heat-resistant MEGACOAT on cermet with excellent wear resistance
(MEGACOAT) • Application: High speed finishing of gray and nodular cast iron
Cast Iron

■ Application Map ■ New Cermet: PV7010, PV7005, TN6010

● MEGACOAT Cermet
Ceramic • Improved tool life and high speed capability due to its
High

superior heat resistance and hardness

PV7005 • Stability improvement through prevention of crater wear
PV7010 (oxidation, diffusional wear)
↓ Cutting speed

TN6010 • High thermal stability and surface smoothness provide

excellent surface finish
PV7010: MEGACOAT for Steel
MEGACOAT
PV7005: MEGACOAT for Cast Iron
PV7020 Coated
TN60 ● Improved Surface Cermet
↑ Low

TN6020 Carbide
• Hard surface and tougher inner phase
• Achieves balance between wear resistance and
Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High toughness
Continuous Light interruption interruption • Economical uncoated cermet

TN6010: Uncoated Cermet for Steel

■ Features of PVD ■ Properties of PVD Coating
㧔GPa㧕
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
40
Reacted Gas (N2) Electric Gun Electric Beam

(Rotation) TiC MEGACOAT

(Revolution)
30 TiCN
Hardness

Products
Workpiece mounting
Vacuum pump

Ion
20 TiN Al2O3
● Features TiAIN (Reference: Ceramic)
① No deterioration
Coating Material (Ti)
＋ Power − ② No loss of Transverse Strength 10 (Reference: Carbide)
(Earth) Source
③ Excellent Chipping resistance

Processing temperature: 400~600°C 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Oxidation temperature (°C)

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CVD Coated Carbide

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CVD Coated Carbide CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)
KYOCERA’s CVD coated carbide grades are based on ceramic thin Reactor

Heater
film technology and provide stable, efficient machining at high speeds Products (Inserts)
or heavy interrupted applications. .

#(

Features Vacuum pump

• Applicable from low to high speed machining and from finishing to (

4I#L
roughing Trap

• Stable machining is achieved due to the superior toughness and ● Features

crack resistance
① Equally deposited on face
• Machining times are reduced due to good chip control from effective ② Easy application for multilayer deposition
chipbreakers ③ Enabling thick coating

Processing temperature: 900~1100ºC

■ Features of CVD Coated Carbide

Workpiece Coated Composition
Symbol Color Advantages
Material main Component
Micro columnar • Improved wear resistance due to hard carbide substrate and micro columnar structure
CA5505 Gold of coated composition
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN • Application: High speed continuous cutting of steel, continuous to light interrupted cutting of cast iron
Micro columnar • Improved wear resistance and longer tool life due to micro columnar structure of coated composition
CA5515 Gold • Application: High speed cutting of steel, continuous to light interruption
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN
P CA5525 Gold
Micro columnar • Improved toughness and wear resistance due to tougher carbide substrate and micro
columnar structure of coated composition
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN • Application: First choice for general cutting of steel, roughing to interruption
Steel
Micro columnar • Improved toughness due to tougher carbide substrate
CA5535 Gold • Application: Roughing to heavy interrupted cutting of steel
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN
• Improved toughness and stability due to specialized carbide substrate with plastic
CR9025 Gold Columnar TiCN+TiN deformation resistance
• Application: Cut-off, grooving and multi-function machining of steel
Micro columnar • Specialized carbide substrate for stainless steel cutting, excellent wear resistance
CA6515 Gold • Application: Continuous to light interrupted cutting of stainless steel
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN
M • Specialized carbide substrate for stainless steel cutting, excellent notching resistance
Micro columnar
Stainless Steel CA6525 Gold and toughness
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN • Application: First choice for general cutting of stainless steel, from finishing to roughing, continuous to interruption
• Excellent high temperature stability due to plastic deformation and oxidation wear
CA4010 Gold Columnar TiCN+Al2O3+TiN resistance
• Application: Continuous to light interrupted high speed cutting of cast iron
Micro columnar • Improved wear resistance due to micro columnar structure of coated composition
CA4115 Gold • Application: Nodular cast iron machining, continuous to light interruption
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN
• Improved toughness and wear resistance due to tougher carbide substrate and micro
K CA4120 Gold
Micro columnar
TiCN+Al2O3+TiN
columnar structure of coated composition
• Application: Roughing to heavy interrupted cutting of nodular cast iron
Cast Iron
• Stable, long tool life due to improved bounding force of coated layers and special
Blackish
CA4505 Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3 treatment on the surface of top coated layer
gray • Application: For gray cast iron and nodular cast iron at high speed in continuous to light interrupted machining
• Stable, long tool life due to improved bounding force of coated layers and special
Blackish
CA4515 Micro columnar TiCN+Al2O3 treatment on the surface of top coated layer
gray • Application: First choice for gray cast iron and nodular cast iron in light to heavy interrupted machining

■ Application Map
● Steel machining ● Stainless Steel machining
P35 P25 P15 P05

High speed,
Longer tool life CA5505 CA6515
Classification

High
Cutting speed

Light interruption,
Stable CA5515
CA6525
Interruption,
General purpose CA5525
CA
A55
525 (First choice grade)
Low

PR1125
Heavy interruption,
High feed CA5535
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Cutting Cutting
shape shape

● Cast Iron machining

GGG(FCD) GGG(FCD) GG (FC)

GGG(FCD) GGG(FCD) GG (FC)

(Gray)

(Gray)

For cast iron machining For cast iron machining

Workpiece Material

Workpiece Material
550ޯ700 350ޯ500

550ޯ700 350ޯ500

For nodular cast iron machining

For nodular cast iron machining
For nodular cast iron machining

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shape shape

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PVD Coated Carbide (for Turning)
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PVD Coated Carbide

KYOCERA’s PVD coated carbide grades are based on ceramic thin film coating and precise
edging technologies and are good for precision machining, grooving, threading and cut-
off. Very tough carbide substrate and innovative coating technology promote excellent wear
resistance and strong coating adhesion for long tool life and stable machining.

Features
• Good for low to high speeds and finishing to heavy roughing machining
• Stable machining with excellent toughness
• Smooth fine surface of PVD coated carbide provides good surface finish and high
precision machining

■ Features of PVD Coated Carbide

Workpiece Main
Symbol Color Advantages
Material Component
PR915 Bluish • TiAlN base PVD coated on super micro-grain carbide, superior wear and oxidation resistance
TiAlN
(Super Micro-Grain) violet • Application: Stable and reliable high precision machining of steel
PR930 Reddish • Hard TiCN base PVD coated on super micro-grain carbide
TiCN
(Super Micro-Grain) gray • Application: Low cutting speed, precise machining with sharp cutting edge
P PR1005
Reddish
gray
TiCN
• TiCN base PVD coated on hard micro-grain carbide
• Application: Turning of free-cutting steel, long tool life achieved through anti-adhesion performance
Steel
Reddish • TiCN base PVD coated on micro-grain carbide
PR1025 TiCN
gray • Application: General purpose machining of steel and stainless steel, stable and long tool life
Purple • Hard TiAlN base PVD coated on super micro-grain carbide
PR1115 TiAlN
red • Application: Superior anti-oxidation performance with well balanced wear resistance and toughness

M PR1125
Purple
red
TiAlN
• Hard TiAlN base PVD coated on super micro-grain carbide, superior toughness and heat resistance
• Application: Finishing to interrupted machining of stainless steel
Stainless Steel

K PR905
Bluish
violet
TiAlN
• Smooth fine surface PVD coated on hard carbide with plastic deformation resistance
• Application: Suitable for milling of gray and nodular cast iron and turning of high temperature alloys
Cast Iron

■ Application Maps
● Steel machining ● Stainless Steel / Hard-to-machine Materials machining
High

High

PR1125
PR1005
↓ Cutting speed

↓ Cutting speed

PR1025

PR1025
PR930 PR930
↑ Low

↑ Low

Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High Low←Fracture resistance (Toughness)→High

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■ Features of PVD ■ Properties of PVD Coating

㧔GPa㧕
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
Reacted Gas (N2)
40
Electric Gun Electric Beam
(Rotation)
TiC MEGACOAT
(Revolution)
30 TiCN
Hardness

Products
Workpiece mounting
Vacuum pump

20 TiN Al2O3
Ion ● Features TiAIN (Reference: Ceramic)
① No deterioration
Coating Material (Ti) ② No loss of Transverse Strength 10 (Reference: Carbide)
＋ Power −
Source
③ Excellent Chipping resistance
(Earth)

Processing temperature: 400~600°C

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Oxidation temperature (°C)
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PVD Coated Carbide for Milling and Drilling

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PVD Coated Carbide
KYOCERA’s PVD coated carbide for milling and drilling is
coated on a very tough carbide substrate. Because of the
low process temperature compared with CVD, it features no
erosion of bending strength, less deterioration of coating and
realizes superior long tool life and stable machining.

■ Features of PVD Coated Carbide for Milling and Drilling

Workpiece
Symbol Color Main Component Advantages
Material
• TiN base PVD coated carbide
PR630 Gold TiN
• Application: General propose for milling, grooving and threading of steel
• Superior oxidation resistance with well balanced wear resistance and toughness
PR730 Gold TiAlN+TiN
P • Application: Stable and long tool life at high speed machining of steel
• Improved high temperature stability and wear resistance by TiAlN base PVD coating
Steel PR830 Gold TiAlN+TiN
• Application: Stable and long tool life for milling of steel
• Superior wear and oxidation resistant MEGACOAT on special tough carbide substrate
PR1230 Blackish red MEGACOAT
• Application: Stable and high feed drilling of steel
• Superior adhesion-resistant TiN base PVD coated carbide on special tough carbide substrate
PR660 Gold TiN
• Application: For steel, stainless steel, cast steel and heat-resistant alloys, low speed machining
M PR1025 Reddish gray TiCN
• TiCN base PVD coated on micro-grain carbide
• Application: Stable and long tool life milling of stainless steel
Stainless Steel
• Superior wear and oxidation-resistant MEGACOAT on micro-grain carbide substrate
PR1225 Blackish red MEGACOAT
• Application: General and high feed drilling of steel and stainless steel
• TiAlN base PVD coated on special tough carbide substrate for cast iron
PR905 Bluish violet TiAlN
K • Application: Highly efficient stable milling and drilling of gray and nodular cast iron
• Superior wear and oxidation resistant MEGACOAT on special carbide substrate for cast iron
Cast Iron PR1210 Blackish red MEGACOAT
• Application: Highly efficient stable drilling of gray and nodular cast iron

Carbide
Carbide
Due to its superior mechanical features carbide is used in a variety of applications.
KYOCERA produces a variety of carbides, including KW10 for non-ferrous materials and
micro-grain carbides for precision machining.

Features
• Tough and hard
• Good thermal conductivity
• Suitable for machining non-ferrous metals and non-metals
• Stable machining at low cutting speeds, including milling operations

■ Features of Carbide
Workpiece
Symbol Color Main Component Advantages
Material

P PW30 Gray WC+Co+TiC+TaC

• ISO identification symbol P carbide (K10 relevant)
• Application: Milling of steel, stable wear resistance and toughness
Steel

• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K10 relevant)

KW10 Gray WC+Co
• Application: Stable machining of cast iron, non-ferrous materials and non-metals
N GW15 Gray WC+Co
• ISO identification symbol K carbide (equivalent to K10), tough micro-grain carbide
• Application: High wear resistance and toughness for cast iron, non-ferrous materials and non-metals
Non-ferrous materials
• ISO identification symbol K carbide (K30 relevant)
GW25 Gray WC+Co
• Application: Stable wear resistance and anti-chipping performance for milling operations of aluminum

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