Grade Info

General Information:
BrandKennametal
Grade StatusComplementary
ApplicationsTurning / Grooving
Substrate ClassSemi Hard
Coat TypeCVD
Post TreatY

From Kennametal's website:

Composition: A specially toughened MTCVD TICN-Al2O3 coating over a wear-resistant substrate. Application: Specifi cally engineered to maximise coating adhesion and edge strength making this grade ideal in wet interrupted cutting of grey and ductile irons. It can be used in a wide range of applications from fi nishing to roughing to maximise productivity wherever strength and reliability are needed.



Application Range for KCK20

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Equivalent Grades for KCK20

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Cutting Speed recommendations for KCK20

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