Grade Info

General Information:
BrandIscar
Grade StatusPrimary
ApplicationsTurning
Substrate ClassHard
Coat TypeCVD
Post TreatY

From Iscar's website:

A very hard substrate, improved MTCVD TiCN and a thick alpha Al2O3 CVD coating. Recommended mainly for nodular cast iron at stable or slightly unstable conditions. Can also be used successfully on grey cast iron.



Application Range for IC5005

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Equivalent Grades for IC5005

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Cutting Speed recommendations for IC5005

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