Grades
Coated Carbide
A26
A
Coated
CarbideCermetCeramicCarbide
CBN
LayerPCD Grades
For Turning (PVD)
Work Materials
Grades
Hardness (HRA)
TRS (GPa) Coating
Thickness (μm)
Characteristics Old Grades
P
Steel
T1500Z
(Cermet) 92.0 2.2 Brilliant Coat* 3
Brilliant Coat* PVD coating gives excellent lubricity for higher quality machining.
General-purpose coated cermet grade that can maintain high-quality machined
surfaces and also gives excellent wear resistance.
T2000Z
T3000Z
(Cermet) 91.3 2.4 ZX Coat 3
An ultra-reliable coating grade with tough cermet substrate.
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AC530U 91.4 3.3 Super
ZX Coat 3
For interrupted and general steel cutting.
Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and
AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate for excellent
fracture resistance.
ACZ310
AC520U 91.7 3.0 Super
ZX Coat 3
Interrupted machining and stainless steel machining.
Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and AlCrN
layers, coupled with a super tough substrate for excellent fracture resistance.
EH520Z
EH20Z
M
Stainless Steel
AC6040M 91.6 3.8 Absotech
Bronze 3
The first recommended grade for interrupted machining of stainless steel that drastically
improves the reliability in unstable machining thanks to the excellent adhesion and
peel-off resistance of the new Absotech Bronze PVD coating, as well as the improved
fracture resistance of the exclusive ultra-hard carbide substrate.
AC530U
AC530U 91.4 3.3 Super
ZX Coat 3
Heavy interrupted machining and stainless steel machining.
Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN
and AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate for
excellent fracture resistance.
ACZ310
K
Cast Iron
AC510U 92.6 2.6 Super
ZX Coat 3
General to interrupted machining of cast iron and ductile cast iron.
Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick TiAlN and
AlCrN layers, coupled with a fine-grained super tough substrate for excellent
fracture resistance.
EH510Z
EH10Z
S
Exotic Alloy
AC510U 92.6 2.6 Super
ZX Coat 3
Finishing to medium cutting of exotic alloys.
Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick
TiAlN and AlCrN layers. Superior wear and heat resistance, and
stable, long tool life.
EH510Z
EH10Z
AC520U 91.7 3.0 Super
ZX Coat 3
Medium to rough cutting of exotic alloys.
Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick
TiAlN and AlCrN layers. Superior wear and heat resistance, and
stable, long tool life even in interrupted cutting.
EH520Z
EH20Z
H
Hardened Steel
AC503U 93.2 1.7 Super
ZX Coat 3
For hardened steel.
Utilizing the super multi-layered PVD coating of nanometre thick
TiAlN and AlCrN layers, coupled with an ultra-hard substrate for
excellent wear resistance.
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AC1030U 91.6 3.8 Absotech
Bronze 2
For precision machining that supports a wide range of work materials.
Employs the new Absotech Bronze coating with excellent adhesion and
peel-off resistance to deliver excellent machined surface quality with
improvements in cutting edge quality and superb stability.
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ACZ150 91.4 3.3 ZX Coat 1
For small tools, and high-precision finishing to general finishing applications.
TiN ultra-thin coating and fine-grained, super tough substrate combine to give
good edge sharpness and superior cut finish.
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For Milling (PVD)
Work Materials
Grades
Hardness (HRA)
TRS (GPa) Coating
Thickness (μm)
Characteristics Old Grades
P
Steel
ACP200 89.5 3.2
(New)
Super
ZX Coat
3
For general machining of general and die steel.
Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers. A general
grade that achieves a good balance between fracture resistance and wear
resistance when combined with an exclusive tough substrate.
ACZ330
ACP300 89.3 3.1
(New)
Super
ZX Coat
3
For interrupted machining and stainless steel machining.
Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin
layers.Provides excellent fracture resistance when combined with
an ultra-tough substrate.
ACZ350
M
Stainless Steel
ACM100 91.4 3.3
(New)
Super
ZX Coat
3 A grade that provides excellent wear resistance by employing an
ultra-hard fine-grained carbide and New Super ZX Coating. ACZ310
ACM300 89.8 3.4
(New)
Super
ZX Coat
3
The first recommended grade for stainless steel machining that achieves
a good balance between wear resistance and fracture resistance by
employing a newly-developed ultra-hard carbide and New Super ZX Coating.
K
Cast Iron
ACK300 91.4 3.3
(New)
Super
ZX Coat
3
For general and interrupted machining of cast iron and ductile cast iron.
Employs PVD coating consisting of multiple nanometre-thin layers.Provides
excellent fracture resistance when combined with a fine-grained tough substrate.
ACZ310
N
Non-Ferrous Metal
DL1000 92.9 2.1
AURORA Coat
DLC Coat
0.5
For machining of non-ferrous metals including aluminum and
copper alloy as well as resin.
Coated with DLC, which provides a low friction coefficient and
excellent adhesion resistance.
*There may be minor differences in the colour tone/lustre of Brilliant Coat grades due to the interference of light. Such differences have no effect on performance.
Properties
PVD Coating Series