General Information for Grade KC522M
| Bran | Kennametal | |
| Grade Status | Active - Primary | |
| Main Applications | Milling | |
| Substrate Class | Semi Tough | |
| Coat Type | Thin PVD | |
| Post Treat | N |
From Kennametal's website:
Coated carbide grade with a AlTiN (PVD) coating. KC522M is engineered to provide better performance in general machining of high-temperature alloys and stainless steel. KC522M resists breakage and offers improved wear resistance and increased strength.
Application Range for KC522M
* If you don't understand the below table? Read This Explanation to make the most out of it!
| ISO | Material Group | app | pmksort | App | Apps Range | 05 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Steel | M | 0 | Milling | P10 - P25 | P | P | P | P | |||||
| M | Stainless Steel | M | 1 | Milling | M10 - M25 | M | M | M | M | |||||
| K | Cast Iron | M | 2 | Milling | K25 - K35 | K | K | K | ||||||
| S | Superalloys | M | 4 | Milling | S15 - S30 | S | S | S | S |
Equivalent Grades for KC522M
The most compatible grade from each brand!
A higher score (Up to 100%) means the grades are more compatible. A lower score or a particular grade not listed does not mean it is not a good grade. It means that its physical and mechanical properties are less close to KC522M
| Brand | Application | Grade | Substrate | Coating | Gscore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandvik | Milling | GC1040 | Semi Tough | Thin PVD | 90% |
| Iscar | Milling | IC330 | Tough | Thin PVD | 90% |
| Walter | Milling | WSM35S | Semi Tough | PVD | 100% |
| Seco | Milling | MS2050 | Semi Tough | Thin PVD | 95% |
| Tungaloy | Milling | AH120 | Semi Tough | PVD | 90% |
| Mitsubishi | Milling | MP9130 | Semi Tough | PVD | 95% |
| Sumitomo | Milling | ACM300 | Semi Tough | Thin PVD | 95% |
Cutting Speed recommendations for KC522M
How to use our Cutting Speeds Recommendations
- Pay attention that your desired unit (SFM or mm/min) is selected!
- Speeds are given for stable conditions of Machine, Tool, and workpiece.
- An empty cell means the grade is not available for the combination of material and application.
- For more specific Cutting Speeds Recommendations use our advanced
SPEEDS AND FEEDS CALCULATOR
Unit Selector:
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| uid | _ | Material Group | Turning (mm/min) | Turning (SFM) | Parting (mm/min) | Parting (SFM) | Grooving (mm/min) | Grooving (SFM) | Milling (mm/min) | Milling (SFM) | Driiling (mm/min) | Drilling (SFM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Free-Cut Steel | - | - | - | - | - | - | 170 - 335 | 510 - 1020 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Low Carbon Steel (0.1-0.25%) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 160 - 195 | 480 - 590 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Carbon Steel (0.26-0.50%) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 135 - 195 | 410 - 590 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | High Carbon Steel (0.51-1.0%) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 110 - 135 | 330 - 410 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Low Alloyed Steel (180 HB Max) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 170 - 205 | 510 - 620 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Low Alloyed Steel (180-275 HB) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 100 - 170 | 300 - 510 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Low Alloyed Steel (275 -350 HB) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 - 100 | 180 - 300 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Tool Steel and High Alloy Steel (Annealed) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 55 - 135 | 160 - 410 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | P | Tool Steel and High Alloy Steel (250-300 HB) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40 - 100 | 120 - 300 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | M | Martensitic Stainless Steel | - | - | - | - | - | - | 90 - 225 | 270 - 680 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | M | Austenitic Stainless Steel | - | - | - | - | - | - | 90 - 115 | 270 - 350 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | K | Grey Cast Iron (180 HB Max) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 145 - 195 | 440 - 590 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | K | Grey Cast Iron (180-260 HB) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 90 - 155 | 270 - 470 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | K | Nodular cast iron (160 HB Max) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 145 - 215 | 440 - 650 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | K | Nodular cast iron (180-280 HB) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 - 140 | 180 - 420 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | K | Malleable cast iron (180 HB Max) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 135 - 205 | 410 - 620 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | K | Malleable cast iron (180-270 HB) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 - 135 | 180 - 410 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | S | Iron (Fe) Based - Supper Alloys | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 - 120 | 180 - 360 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | S | Nickel (Ni) Based - Supper Alloys (20 HRC Max | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35 - 110 | 100 - 330 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | S | Nickel (Ni) Based - Supper Alloys (21-42 HRC) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 - 45 | 60 - 130 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | S | Cobalt (Co) Based - Supper Alloys | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 - 45 | 40 - 130 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | S | Pure Titaium | - | - | - | - | - | - | 70 - 115 | 210 - 350 | - | - |
| s61a621e78d2c | S | Titanium alloys | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35 - 75 | 100 - 220 | - | - |
