Grade Info

General Information:
BrandKennametal
Grade StatusPrimary
ApplicationsTurning / Parting / Grooving
Substrate ClassSemi Hard
Coat TypePVD
Post TreatN

From Kennametal's website:

Composition: An advanced PVD grade with hard AlTiN coating and fi ne-grain unalloyed substrate. The new and improved coating improves edge stability with wide range speed and feed capabilities. Application: The KCU25™ grade is ideal for general machining of most steels, stainless steels, high-temp alloys, titanium, irons, and non-ferrous materials in a wide range of speeds and feeds with improved edge toughness for interrupted cuts and high feed rates.



Application Range for KCU25

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Equivalent Grades for KCU25

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Cutting Speed recommendations for KCU25

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