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GRADES & CHIP BREAKERS

Korloys new grades are designed with optimal substrates for each application and are PVD coated
for high temperature, high hardness and oxidation resistance, or CVD coated for high
tempeure and wear resistance. Additionally, the improved post-coating treatment provides
superior surface finishes to ensure the highest levels of quality and productivity.

C O

Grades
N

A02 Korloy grades system

T E

Turning Grades
N
CHIP
A03 Turning grade selections
T S

A04 CVD coated grades
A08 PVD coated grades
A10 Uncoated grades
A11 Cermet grades
A12 Coated Cermet grades
Milling Grades
A14 Milling grade selections
A15 CVD coated grades
A17 PVD coated grades
A19 Uncoated grades
A20 Milling Cermet grades
GRADES &
BREAKERS
Solid Endmills &
Solid Drills Grades
Others
(turning/milling/endmills)
Chip Breakers
A29 Chip Breaker For Turning
A21 Solid Endmills grade A24 Diamond coated A31 Chip Breaker For Milling
selections DLC coated grades
A32 Chip Breaker For Drilling
A25 CBN grades
Chip Breakers

A22 Ultra fine cemented

carbides
Grades &

A28 PCD grades

A23 Solid Drills grade
selections
 A Grades
Korloy grades system

P Steel ST05 ST10 ST15 ST20 ST30A ST30N ST30 ST40 ST45 ST46
Uncoated M Stainless steel U10 U20 ST30A U40
carbide K Cast iron H02 H01 H05 H10 G10
N Non-ferrous metal H01

P Steel NC3010 NC3220 NC3120 NC3030 NC5330 NC500H

Coated Stainless steel
M PC8110 NC9025 PC5300 PC9030
carbide
K Cast iron NC6205 NC6210 NC315K NC5330 PC5300
for turning
S HRSA PC8110 NC5330 PC5300

P Steel NC5330 NCM325 PC3600 PC5300 NCM335 PC3545

Coated Stainless steel
M NC5330 PC5300 PC9530 PC3545
carbide
K Cast iron PC8110 PC6510 PC5300 NC5330
for milling
S HRSA PC5300 PC3545

Coated carbide Coated General PC203F PC205F PC210F PC210A PC215F PC220 PC210 PC210C PC221F PC230F
for Drills, Endmills Uncoated General H01 FS1 FA1 FA2 FG2 FCC

P Steel CN1000 CN2000 CN20 CN30

Turning Cermet
K Cast iron CN1000
Cutting
Tool
Milling Cermet P Steel CC105 CC115 CC125

Coated cermet P Steel CN2000 CN20 CN30

P Steel KB320 KB330 KB350 KB360

K Cast iron KB410 KB350 KB370
cBN
S HRSA KB370
H Hardened steel KB410 KB420 KB425 DNC250 KB320 KB330 KB370

PCD N Non-ferrous metal DP90 DP150 DP200

Turning ND1000
Diamond Application range
N Milling ND2000
Coating
Endmills ND3000
Grades

Turning PD1000
DLC
N Milling PD2000
Coating
Endmills PD3000

Ultra fine grain Ultra fine grain

Z FS1 FA1 FCC
Chip Breakers

cemented carbide cemented carbide

Wear
Grades &

resistance
Tool Uncoated V Wear parts D1 D2 D3 G5 G6 K20G
carbide I Corrosion resistance IN10 IN20 IN40

Mining Uncoated
E General GR10 GR20 GR30 GR35 GR40 GR50
Tool carbide
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The best way to choose KORLOY turning inserts
Selection system
Workpiece P Steel M Stainless steel K Cast iron N Nonferrous S HRSA H Hardened
ISO P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 P50 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20

NC3010 PC8110 NC6205 ND1000 PC8110 PC8110

NC3220
NC9025 NC6210 PD1000 NC5330
NC3020
Coated PC5300
NC3120 PC5300 NC315K
carbide
NC3030
PC9030 NC5330
NC5330
NC500H PC5300

CN1000 CN1000

Cermet CN2000

CN20

KB350 DP150 KB320

cBN / PCD
KB360 KB330

ST05 U10 H02 H01 H01

ST10 U20 H01

ST15 H05
U40
Uncoated ST20
H10
carbide G10
ST30N ST40
ST30 ST46
ST45

Application range of turning grades

P Steel M Stainless steel K Cast iron
vc(m/min)

vc(m/min)

vc(m/min)

Grades

fn(mm/rev) fn(mm/rev) fn(mm/rev)

N Non-ferrous metal S Heat resistant alloy H Hardened Steel

vc(m/min)

vc(m/min)

vc(m/min)

Chip Breakers
Grades &

fn(mm/rev) fn(mm/rev) fn(mm/rev) A

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CVD coated Grade

Grade for all applications of steel

NC3220
ƀNC 3220 covers a wide application range for all kinds of steels (carbon steel, alloy steel, forged steel, rolled steel, tool steel,
mild steel, bearing steel and other special steels) in both continuous and interrupted machining.
ƀNew substrate and new coating layer with good wear resistance provides longer tool life preventing plastic deformation in high
speed and high temperature machining.
ƀImproved coating layer with superior adhesion and new surface treatment provides excellent welding resistance and chipping
resistance that leads to stability of machining and improvements in productivity .
ƀIncreased lubrication of coating layer improves the surface finish and reduces the cutting load to increase wear resistance.

Coating structure Before After

TiN layer with good surface roughness and welding
resistance
Aℓ2O3 layer with oxidation resistance at high temperature
and plastic deformation resistance.
Bonding layer with excellent chipping resistance due to
improving adhesion.
Fine columnar MT CVD-TiCN with toughness and wear
resistance.
New technology of surface treatment improves welding
Exclusive substrate material for coating improving resistance and stability in machining.
wear resistance.

CVD turning grade for Cast iron

NC6205 NC6210
ƀ K-Power coating
ƀ NC6205 - Superior cutting performance in continuous and high speed machining.
ƀ NC6210 - Stable tool life in continuous and interrupted turning

Features
Aℓ2O3 coating layer for good
A surface finish and wear resistance.

Special bonding layer for

Turning Grades

adhesion strength of each layer.

B
Fine columnar CVD MT TiCN with
improved toughness and hardness

C Exclusive substrate for cast iron machining.

ƀK-Power coating
Chip Breakers
Grades &

Outermost layer Bonding layer (between

Aℓ2O3 layer with superior MT-TiCN and Aℓ2O3 layer)
lubrication guarantees wear Special bonding layer with
resistance and chipping superb adhesion strength
resistance in high speed improves flaking resistance
machining. and chipping resistance.
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Selection system
Machining Recommended Recommended
Workpiece cutting speed(m/min) ISO Application range
types grade
P01

Continuous NC3010 300 (200~400) P10

NC3010
cutting P15
NC3220 280 (150~380) NC3220
P Steel P20
NC3120
NC3120 250 (150~350)
NC3030 200 (150~250) P30 NC3030 NC500H
Interrupted NC5330
cutting NC5330 190 (100~230) P35
NC500H 100 (50~150) P40

Stainless Continuous cutting M30

M steel Interrupted cutting NC9025 140 (80~220) NC9025
M40

Continuous NC6205 270 (150~300) K05

NC6205
cutting NC6210 350 (250~450) K10 NC6210
K Cast iron NC315K
Interrupted NC315K 200 (150~250) K20
NC5330
cutting NC5330 180 (130~230) K30
Continuous cutting S20
S HRSA NC5330 40 (20~60) NC5330
Continuous cutting S30

The features of CVD turning grades

CVD Coated grades ISO Features

• High speed cutting for steel

NC3010 P05 ~ P15 • Combining excellent wear resistance substrate with chipping and heat resistance Aℓ2O3 increased stability
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN

• For medium machining of steel

• Universal grade combining substrate with wear resistance and toughness and Al2O3 coating with oxidation resistance
NC3220 P15 ~ P25
and fracture resistance • Special treatment on the outermost layer
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN

• Medium to roughing for steel

NC3120 P15 ~ P25 • Combining excellent fracture resistance substrate with chipping resistance and heat resistance Aℓ2O3 increased stability
• MT-TiCN + TiC + Aℓ2O3

• For general cutting, interrupted cutting and roughing operations in steel and stainless steel
• Combining excellent fracture resistance substrate with chipping resistance and heat resistance Aℓ2O3 increased
NC3030 P25 ~ P35
stability in wide ranges of cutting conditions
• MT-TiCN + TiC + Aℓ2O3 + TiN
P30~P40
M25~M35 • stainless Steel/General Cutting for Mild Steel & Forging Steel
NC5330 K15~K25 • MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN
Turning Grades

S15~S25

• stainless Steel/General Cutting for Mild Steel & Forging Steel

NC9025 M25 ~ M35
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN

• Heavy interrupted cutting for steel

• Plastic deformation and fracture resistance substrate with chipping resistance and heat resistance Aℓ2O3 increased
NC500H P25 ~ P35
stability in wide ranges of cutting conditions
• MT-TiCN + TiC + Aℓ2O3 + TiN

• General cutting for gray cast iron and ductile cast iron
Chip Breakers

NC6205 K01 ~ K10 • High hardness substrate and improved adhesion of thick Aℓ2O3 show superior wear resistance
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3
Grades &

• General cutting for gray cast iron and ductile cast iron
NC6210 K05 ~ K15 • Tough substrate and improved adhesion of thick Aℓ2O3 show superior wear resistance
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3

• Interrupted cutting and high-efficiency machining for cast iron

NC315K K10 ~ K20 • Tough substrate and improved adhesion of thick Aℓ2O3 show superior wear resistance
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN
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Cutting performance (NC3220)

P Alloy Steel (SCR420H, hot forging) P Carbon Steel(S48C, cold forging)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 360~430 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 280
fn(mm/rev) = 0.2 fn(mm/rev) = 0.2~0.25
ap(mm) = 1.2~1.5 ap(mm) = 1
(external machining/facing) dry
wet
■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-VB ■ Designation INSERT CNMG120412-VB
HOLDOR PCLNR2525-M12 HOLDOR PCLNR2525-M12

Ø76 80
■ Test result ■ Test result
Ø20

Cutting pass / conner

250
Cutting pass / conner

379
320 150

120

NC3220 Competitor
NC3220 Competitor

P Alloy Steel (SCM420H, hot forging) P Carbon Steel(S53C, cold forging)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 80~500 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 280
fn(mm/rev) = 0.15~0.3 fn(mm/rev) = 0.2~0.25
(External machining/facing /grooving/taping) (External machining / internal machining)
ap(mm) = 0.7~1.5 ap(mm) = 1
wet dry
■ Designation INSERT DNMG150608-VB ■ Designation INSERT DNMG150608-VB
HOLDOR PDLNR2525-M15 HOLDOR PDLNR2525-M15
Ø30
■ Test result ■ Test result
Cutting pass / conner
Cutting pass / conner

13 250

150 160
9
120
175

NC3220 Competitor
NC3220 Competitor 80
Turning Grades

Ø90

P Alloy Steel (SCR series, cold forging)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 314
fn(mm/rev) = 0.25
(external machining/facing)
ap(mm) = 1
wet
■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-VM
HOLDOR PCLNR2525-M12
Chip Breakers

■ Test result
Grades &

Cutting pass / conner

105

100 40

NC3220 Competitor
A Ø180

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Cutting performance (NC6205 / NC6210)

K Gray cast iron(GC250), in high speed machining K Ductile cast iron(GCD600), in interrupted machining
■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 600 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 120
fn(mm/rev) = 0.30 fn(mm/rev) = 0.30
ap(mm) = 1.5 ap(mm) = 1.5
dry wet
Continuous external machining Interrupted facing
■ Designation INSERT CNMA120408 ■ Designation INSERT CNMA120408
(NC6205, NC6210) (NC6205, NC6210)
HOLDER DCLNL3232-P12 HOLDER DCLNL3232-P12

■ Test result ■ Test result

Wear(mm)

0.30
Competitor K10
0.25 6

Wear(mm)
Wear
0.20 Competitor K05 5 Fracture
4
0.15 NC6210
3 Wear Ø200
0.10 NC6205 Fracture
2
0.05
1
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 NC6210 Competitor NC6205 Competitor
Machining time(min) K10 K05

K Gray cast iron(GC250), Blake Disc K Gray cast iron(GC250), Nipple

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 390 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 350
fn(mm/rev) = 0.25 fn(mm/rev) = 0.25
ap(mm) = 2.0 ap(mm) = 0.7
wet wet

■ Designation INSERT CNMG120412-VK(NC6210) ■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-VK(NC6210)

HOLDER PCLNR2525-M12 HOLDER ADNM5100R

■ Test result ■ Test result

Cutting pass / conner

Cutting pass / conner

80 11

Ø280 8 Ø130
50

NC6210 Competitor K05 NC6210 Competitor K10

Turning Grades

K Ductile cast iron(GCD550), Shaft

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 120
fn(mm/rev) = 0.28
ap(mm) = 2.0
wet

■ Designation INSERT WNMG080412-VK(NC6205)

HOLDER DWLNL2525-M08
Chip Breakers

■ Test result
Grades &
Cutting pass / conner

93

80
Ø30

NC6205 Competitor K10

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PVD coating Grade

PVD Coated grade for stainless steel and HRSA.

PC8110
● Micro grain carbide minimizes chipping of cutting edge due to enhanced edge strength
● Latest PVD coating technology with high hardness and high temperature oxidation resistance
● PC8110 provides high productivity during machining HRSA material in high speed, high feed cutting
conditions

PVD turning grade for stainless steel and HRSA

PC5300
● High efficiency during machining of carbon steel / cast iron / stainless steel / HRSA
● Stable machining due to specific carbide substrate with strong toughness and high
hardness that reduces fracture by chipping
● Excellent wear resistance due to special PVD coating film with oxidation resistance,
thermal stability, and surface smoothness

Coating structure
Improving high temperature
Outermost layer oxidation resistance, Latest PVD coating technology
high hardness
developed by KORLOY
New concept of coating
Improving adhesion of with high temperature
Innermost layer film layer for chipping
resistance
oxidation resistance and high
hardness
Sub micron toughest carbide

Selection system
Workpiece Machining types Recommended Recommended ISO Application range
grade cutting speed(m/min)
Continuous cutting P30
P Steel PC5300 150(120~220) PC5300
Interrupted cutting P40
PC8110 200(150~250) M10
Continuous cutting PC8110
Stainless M20
M steel PC5300 170(120~220) PC5300
M30
Interrupted cutting PC9030
PC9030 120(50~180) M40
Turning Grades

Continuous cutting PC8110 60(40~90) S10

PC8110
S HRSA S20
Interrupted cutting PC5300 50(30~70) PC5300
S30

The features of PVD coated grades

PVD Coated grades ISO Features
Chip Breakers

• Medium,roughing and heavy interrupted cutting for stainless steel

PC9030 M30~M40 • TiAℓN coating and ultra fine grain substrate adopted
Grades &

• High chipping and welding resistance for stable machining

• High speed and continuous machining for stainless & HRSA

M10~M20
PC8110 S10~S20
• High chipping and welding resistance longer tool life
• New TiAℓN coating and ultra fine grain substrate adopted
P30~P40 • Universal grade for stainless,HRSA,steel and interrupted cast iron machining
M20~M30
PC5300 K20~K25
• High chipping and welding resistance for longer tool life
A S20~S30 • New TiAℓN coating and ultra fine grain substrate adopted

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Cutting performance (PC8110 / PC5300)

S Inconel 718
■ Cutting vc(m/min) = 60 ■ Test result

Wear(mm)
condition fn(mm/rev) = 0.2 0.20

ap(mm) = 2 0.16
Competitor B
wet 0.12
Competitor A
(4min machining) 0.08 PC8110
PC8110 Competitor A Competitor B
■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-HS 0.04

HOLDER DCLNL2525-M12 0
1 2 3 4 5
Machining time(min)

S Titanium
■ Cutting vc(m/min) = 70 ■ Test result
condition fn(mm/rev) = 0.2
Wear(mm)

0.20
ap(mm) = 1 0.16
wet
0.12
(8min machining) Competitor B
0.08
■ Designation
Competitor A PC8110 Competitor A Competitor B
INSERT CNMG120408-HA 0.04
HOLDER PCLNR2525-M12 PC8110
0
2 4 6 8 10
Machining time(min)

M S Stainless steel(stellite welded) S Inconel 625

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 60 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 60
fn(mm/rev) = 0.2 fn(mm/rev) = 0.2
ap(mm) = 2 ap(mm) = 2
wet wet

■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-GS ■ Designation INSERT DNMG150608-HS

HOLDER DCLNL2525-M12 HOLDER DDLNL2525-M15

■ Test result ■ Test result

stellite
Cutting pass/ conner

Cutting pass/ conner

30 10

8
Ø30 Ø200
10 (broken)
Stainless steel

PC8110 Competito(M30) PC8110 Competito(M10)

Turning Grades

M Stainless steel (STS304) M Stainless steel (STS316)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 282 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 120
fn(mm/rev) = 0.2 fn(mm/rev) = 0.2
ap(mm) = 3 ap(mm) = 0.5~1.5
wet wet

■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-HS ■ Designation INSERT SNMG120408-GS

HOLDER DCLNL2525-M12 HOLDER DSBNL2525-M12
Chip Breakers
Grades &

■ Test result ■ Test result

Cutting pass/ conner

Cutting pass/ conner

60 3

Ø15 Ø300
Ø30
28
1

PC8110 Competito(M30) PC8110 Competito(M30) A

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KORLOY Uncoated Carbide Grades

Features ▶ Korloy’s uncoated cemented carbides are designed to optimize [ Microstructure ]

machining with uniform quality. Furthermore, Korloy’s cemented
carbides are manufactured with the highest quality tungsten carbides,
cobalt, and refractory carbides (TiC,TaC) to produce superior
toughness and wear resistance

Advantages ▶ P.M.K cemented carbide can be applied for various workpiece

▶ Excellent thermal crack resistance makes it possible to machine in P
wet cutting conditions
▶ Fine grain and minimizing chemical affinity to workpiece
Specially designed by Korloy
▶ High toughness and low cutting force

Selection system K

Recommended Recommended
Workpiece grade ISO Application range
cutting speed(m/min)
ST10 150 (100 ~ 200) P10 ST10
ST15 ST15
140 (90 ~ 190)
P Steel P20 ST20
ST20 130 (70 ~ 180)
ST30A 130 (70 ~ 180) P30 ST30A

H02 150 (100 ~ 200) K01 H02

Cast iron H01, H05 140 (100 ~ 200) K10 H01
K H10, G10 130 (90 ~ 190) H05
K20 H10
Alloyed aluminum H01 500 (300 ~ 800) G10
Alloyed copper H01 200 (150 ~ 300) K30

Main application
ISO Composition Features Workpiece
P WC-TiC-TaC-Co Heat resistance, excellent plastic deformation resistance Carbon steel, Alloy steel, Stainless steel

M WC-TiC-TaC-Co General tools stable heat resistance with strength Carbon steel, Alloy steel, Stainless steel, Cast steel

K WC-Co High strength and superior wear resistance Cast iron, Non-ferrous metal, Plastic, etc

Properties of Uncoated Carbide

Turning Grades

Hardness TRS Young’s modulus Thermal expansion Thermal conductivity

ISO Grade
(HRA) (kgf/mm2) (103kgf/mm2) coefficient(10-6/℃) (cal/cm・sec・℃)
ST05 92.7 140 - - -
ST10 92.1 175 48 6.2 25
P
ST20 91.9 200 56 5.2 45
ST30A 91.3 230 53 5.2 -
U10 92.4 170 47 - -
U20
Chip Breakers

91.1 210 - - 88
M
Grades &

ST30A 91.3 230 53 5.2 -

A40 89.2 270 - - -
H02 93.2 185 61 4.4 105

K H01 92.9 210 66 4.7 109

G10 90.9 250 63 - 105
A 2 -3
GPa = 102kg/mm , 1W/mk = 2.39×10 cal/cm·sec·℃

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Cermet Grade

For steel, cast iron, other sintering alloy steel(P10, K10) [ Microstructure of Ticn-based cermets]
Continuous cutting exclusive cermet

CN1000
● Functionally gradient cermet materialization leads excellent quality on both non-grinding
and grinding inserts
● Due to increase of plastic deformation resistance, it maintains superior wear resistance
and precision on workpiece dimension over long period usage with wet and dry cutting Surface
conditions
● Improved adhesion wear resistance on upper part and cutting edge, reduces tool s
cutting load and makes surface finishing smooth after machining
● New cermet grade for finishing of cast iron, carbon steel, alloy steel, and other sintered
steels

Core
Selection system
Machining Recommended Recommended
Workpiece types grade ISO Application range
cutting speed(m/min)
Continuous cutting CN1000 280 (150 ~ 400) P10 CN1000

P Steel Interrupted CN20 CN2000

210 (120 ~ 300) P20 CN20
cutting CN2000
K01
K Cast iron Finishing CN1000 280 (150 ~ 400) CN1000
K10

The features of KORLOY main cermet grade

Cermet ISO Features

•High hardness cermet for steel, cast iron, sintered metal

CN1000 P05 ~ P15 / K05 ~ K10 •Functionally gradient material cermet as a next generation cermet

• Wide ranges from finishing to roughing in steel machining

CN2000 P10 ~ P20
• Functionally gradient material cermet as a next generation cermet
Turning Grades

• For general turning and milling for steel

CN20 P10 ~ P20 • General purpose grade provided with both wear resistance and
toughness

Properties of cermet
ISO Grade Hardness TRS Specific Gravity
Chip Breakers

CN1000 < 1900 < 180 6.5~7.5

Grades &

P CN2000 < 1800 < 210 6.8~7.0

CN20 < 1600 < 220 6.7~7.0

K CN1000 < 1900 < 180 6.5~7.5

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KORLOY Coated Cermet Grades

Features ▶ Impact resistance and superior toughness substrate

prevents chipping and fracture at the initial stage High hardness, smooth
ensuring longer tool life coating, Lubricant layer
▶ Lubricant coating layer improves chip flow and reduces
insert load Tough substrate

Selection system
Machining Recommended Recommended
Workpiece types grade ISO Application range
cutting speed(m/min)
Continuous cutting CC105 350 (250 ~ 450) P05
CC105
P Steel CC115 280 (230 ~ 400) P10
Interrupted CC115
cutting
CC125 230 (150 ~ 300) P20 CC125

The features of KORLOY coated cermet grade

Coated cermet ISO Features

• PVD coated Cermet

CC105 P01 ~ P10 • Light cutting for steel and cast iron in high speed machining
• Optimized for precision boring

• PVD coated Cermet

CC115 P10 ~ P20 • Light cutting for steel and cast iron in medium or high speed machining
• Dry and wet cutting are available

• PVD coated Cermet

CC125 P15 ~ P25
• High toughness cermet for milling
Turning Grades
Chip Breakers
Grades &

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Cutting performance(CN1000)

P Carbon steel (SM45C) P Carbon steel (SM45C)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 400 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 250
fn(mm/rev) = 0.2 fn(mm/rev) = 0.1
ap(mm) = 1.0 ap(mm) = 0.2
wet wet
(20min machining)
■ Designation INSERT VNMG160404-VG
■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-VG HOLDER MVQNR2525-M16
HOLDER PCLNL2525-M12
■ Test result
■ Test result Competitor
Wear(mm)

0.28

Tool life (%)

0.24 120%
0.20
0.16 100%
0.12 CN1000 Ø47 Ø25
0.08
0.04
0
5 10 15 20
Machining time(min) Outer boring part
CN1000 Competito

P Alloy steel (SCM420H)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 250
fn(mm/rev) = 0.18
CN1000 Competitor ap(mm) = 0.5
wet

■ Designation INSERT DCMT11T304-C25

HOLDER SDJCR2020-K11
K Cast iron(GC250)
■ Test result
■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 300
Tool life (%)

130%
fn(mm/rev) = 0.2
ap(mm) = 1.0 100%
wet
Ø100 Ø50
(21min machining)

■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-B25

HOLDER PCLNR3232-P12 CN1000 Competito Facing

■ Test result
Wear(mm)

Competitor B
Turning Grades
0.24
Competitor A
0.20
0.16
0.12
0.08
CN1000 P Sintered ferrous metals
0.04
0 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 338
3 6 9 12 15 18 21
Machining time(min) fn(mm/rev) = 0.2
ap(mm) = 0.5
wet

CN1000 ■ Designation INSERT CNMG120408-B25

HOLDER PCLNR3232-P12
Chip Breakers
Grades &

■ Test result
Competitor A
Tool life (%)

140%

100% Ø150
Ø75

Competitor B
Facing
CN1000 Competito A
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The best way to choose KORLOY Milling inserts
Selection system
Workpiece P Steel M Stainless steel K Cast iron N Nonferrous S HRSA H Hardened
ISO P01 P10 P20 P30 P40 P50 M10 M20 M30 M40 K01 K10 K20 K30 N10 N20 N30 S01 S10 S20 S30 H01 H10 H20

NC5330 NC5330 ND2000 PC210F

NCM325 NCM325 PD2000 PC5300
PC8110
Coated PC3600 PC5300
PC6510 PC3545
carbide PC5300 PC9530
PC5300
NCM335 NCM335
PC3545 PC3545 NC5330

CN2000
Cermet CN20
CN30

cBN / PCD DP150 KB360 KB350

ST20 H01 H01

Uncoated ST30A U10 H05

carbide ST30N U20 H10
ST40 A40 G10

Application range of Milling grades

P Steel M Stainless steel K Cast iron
vc(m/min)

vc(m/min)
vc(m/min)
CVD

fz(mm/t) fz(mm/t) fz(mm/t)

P Steel M Stainless steel K Cast iron

vc(m/min)
vc(m/min)

vc(m/min)
Milling Grades

PVD

fz(mm/t) fz(mm/t) fz(mm/t)

N Non-ferrous metal S Heat resistant alloy H Hardened

vc(m/min)
vc(m/min)

vc(m/min)
Chip Breakers
Grades &

A
fz(mm/t) fz(mm/t) fz(mm/t)
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CVD Coated grade

CVD Coated grade for stainless steel and soft steel

NC5330
●Tough carbide, smooth coating for improved tool life
●Built-up-edge resistance, notch wear resistance, and the toughness have been improved
●Outstanding performance for stainless steel machining
●Excellent for machining sticky, soft steels, and forged steels
●Superior tool life for machining hard to cut material such as inconel and stellite

Coating structure
TiN film : Smooth surface roughness and
superior anti built-up-edge
Fine columnar TiCN film : Optimimal
toughness and hardness
Toughest dedicated carbide substrate
employed
Aℓ2O3 film : Excellent oxidation resistance

Selection system
Recommended Recommended
Workpiece Machining types ISO Application range
grade cutting speed(m/min)
P15
Continuous cutting NC5330 270(220~320)
P20 NC5330

P25 NCM325
P Steel Continuous cutting NCM325 250(150~300)
P30

P35 NCM335
Interrupted cutting NCM335 230(120~280)
P40

M10
Continuous cutting NC5330 200(150~250)
M20 NC5330
Stainless
M steel NCM325
Continuous cutting NCM325 180(140~230) M30
NCM335
Interrupted cutting NCM335 170(120~210) M40
Milling Grades

K20
K Cast iron Continuous cutting NC5330 170(130~220) NC5330
K30

The features of CVD Milling grades

CVD Coated grades ISO Features

P15 ~ P25 • For high speed milling of steel and stainless steel
NC5330 M10 ~ M20 • Superior wear resistance and chipping resistance grade for steel and stainless steel
Chip Breakers

K10 ~ K20 • MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN

Grades &

• For high speed milling of steel and stainless steel

P20 ~ P30
NCM325 • Optimized grade for steel & stainless steel by employing proper substrate and hard coating
M20 ~ M30
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN

• For interrupted and rough milling of steel and stainless steel

P30 ~ P40
NCM335 • Toughest substrate with hard coating provides stable cutting and tool life for severe interrupted cutting
M30 ~ M40
• MT-TiCN + Aℓ2O3 + TiN
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Cutting performance(NC5330)

P Alloy steel (SCM440) P Alloy steel (SCM440H)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 250 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 130
fz(mm/t ) = 0.30 fz(mm/t) = 0.30
ap(mm) = 2.0 ap(mm) = 3.5
dry dry

■ Designation INSERT SDKN1504AESN-SU ■ Designation INSERT HS004072

CUTTER ADNM5125R

■ Test result ■ Test result

Cutting pass/ conner

600
160
550

15Pass 15Pass 480

NC5330 Competitor NC5330 Competitor(P30)

P Stainless steel (STS304) K Ductile cast iron (GCD500)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 150 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 200
fz(mm/t) = 0.25 fz(mm/t) = 0.20
ap(mm) = 2.0 ap(mm) = 5.0
dry dry

■ Designation INSERT SDKN1504AESN-SU ■ Designation INSERT SDKN1504AESN-SU

CUTTER ADNM5125R CUTTER ADNM5100R

■ Test result ■ Test result

Cutting pass/ conner

500
1

2 Pass 2 Pass 2000

2000
NC5330 Competitor NC5330 Competitor(P30)
Milling Grades

P Carbon steel (SM45C) K Gray cast iron(GC400)

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 275 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 355
fz(mm/t) = 0.13 fz(mm/t) = 0.16
ap(mm) = 7.0 ap(mm) = 5.0
wet dry

■ Designation INSERT TNMX2710AZNR-NM ■ Designation INSERT SPKN1504EDSR-SU

CUTTER PBAM5125R-M CUTTER ADNM5100R
Chip Breakers
Grades &

■ Test result ■ Test result

300
Cutting pass/ conner
Cutting pass/ conner

6 3
500
5 300 2

1000
500
5000
A NC5330 Competitor(P30) NC5330 Competitor(P30)

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PVD coating Grade

PVD new grade for steel milling

PC3600(SU/MU)
ƀCoating layer with high hardness and oxidation resistance at high temperature ensures stable tool life.
ƀSuperior wear resistance and impact resistance in high speed machining of P grade materials

Universal PVD Grade

PC5300
ƀHigh efficiency during machining for carbon steel / cast iron /
stainless steel / HRSA
ƀStable machining due to specific carbide substrate with strong
toughness and high hardness that restrains fracture by chipping
ƀExcellent wear resistance due to special coating film with oxidation
resistance, thermal stability, and surface smoothness

Coating structure
Improving high temperature
Outermost layer oxidation resistance,
high hardness
Improving adhesion of
Innermost layer film layer for chipping
resistance
Latest PVD coating technology
developed by KORLOY
New concept of coating
equipped with high
temperature oxidation
resistance and high hardness

Sub micron toughest carbide

Selection system

Machining types Recommended Recommended

Workpiece grade ISO Application range
cutting speed(m/min)
P20
Continuous cutting PC3600 200 (150~250) PC3600
P30
P Steel PC5300
PC5300 P40
Milling Grades

PC3545
Interrupted cutting 120 (100~150)
PC3545 P50

Continuous cutting
PC5300 120 (100~150) M20
PC5300
M Stainless PC9530 130 (50~200) M30 PC9530
steel
Interrupted cutting
PC3545 120 (100~150) M40

PC8110 250 (200~400) K01

Continuous cutting
PC6510 200 (150~250) K05 PC8110
K Cast iron PC6510
Chip Breakers

K10
Interrupted cutting PC5300 165 (120~210) PC5300
Grades &

K20

Continuous cutting PC5300 70(40~100) S20 PC5300

S HSRA
Interrupted cutting PC3545 50(30~70) S30 PC3545

H01
H High hardness Continuous cutting PC210F 250(150~300) PC210F
steel H10

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The features of PVD coated grades
PVD Coated grades ISO Features
• Milling grade for medium and roughing of steel
• New coating layer with superior wear resistance and oxidation resistance with high
PC3600 P20 ~ P30 toughness substrate
• TiAℓN / New coating • Grooving, Cutting, Milling
• Medium and rough milling for steel.
PC3545 P35 ~ P45 • Enhanced chipping resistant substrate.
• K-Gold coating
P30~P40
• Superior universal grade for steel, cast iron, hard to cut material, stainless steel
S20~S25
PC5300 • New coating and ultra fine grain provide wear resistance and oxidation resistance
M20~M30
• For turning, milling, grooving, parting, drilling, and threading
K10~K20
• Medium and rough cutting for hard to cut material and stainless steel
• Superior wear resistance for finishing cast iron
PC8110 K01~K10
• New coating and ultra fine grain provide wear resistance and oxidation resistance
• For turning, milling, grooving, parting
• High speed milling grade for cast iron and aluminum.
PC6510 K05~K15
• K-Gold coating
• Milling grade for cast iron and aluminum in medium to low cutting speed.
• The toughest sub-micron substrate provides excellent cutting performance at high feed.
PC9530 M20 ~ M35 • TiAlN coating
• For milling, drilling
• High speed milling grade for hardened steel , cast iron, and stainless steel(lLaser Mill)
PC210F H01~H10 • New coating and ultra fine grain provide wear resistance and oxidation resistance
• Endmilling

Cutting performance (PC3600)

P SS41 P SCM415
■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 216 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 228
fz(mm/t ) = 0.39 fz(mm/t) = 0.15
ap(mm) = 1.0 ap(mm) = 1.0
dry dry
■ Designation INSERT TPKN2204PDSR-SU ■ Designation INSERT SDKN1504AESN-SU
CUTTER PPN4125R CUTTER ADN5315R

■ Test result ■ Test result 300

500
Cutting pass/ conner

Cutting pass/ conner

12 15

10
150
13

1200
800
Milling Grades

PC3600 Competitor PC3600 Competitor

P SM45C P STD11
■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 306 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 200
fz(mm/t) = 0.13 fz(mm/t) = 0.2
ap(mm) = 2.0 ap(mm) = 2.0
dry dry
■ Designation INSERT SDKN1203AESN-SU ■ Designation INSERT SPKN1504EDSR-SU
Chip Breakers

CUTTER ADN4315R CUTTER EPN5160R

Grades &

■ Test result ■ Test result (340min machining)

600
Cutting pass/ conner

6 1200

A
PC3600 Competitor PC3600 Competitor
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Cemented Carbide Grades

[ Microstructure ]
Features ▶ Due to Korloys advanced sintering technology, our uncoated
carbide grades have a fine alloy structure which is necessary
to get superior quality from a uncoated cutting tool

Advantages ▶ Consist of P,M,K carbide grades and can be used in all kinds of workpiece P
▶ Excellent quality at machining with coolant, due to the superior thermal
crack resistance of the carbide
▶ Due to the special design of carbides, it has fine micro structure and low
affinity with workpiece
▶ It has excellent toughness and produces lower cutting loads

Selection system K

Workpiece Grade Recommended cutting ISO Application range

speed(m/min)
P Steel ST30A 130 (70 ~ 180) P30 ST30A

H01, H05 150 (100 ~ 200) K01

Cast iron
H10, G10 140 (90 ~ 190) K10 H01
K H05
Aluminum alloy H01 500 (300 ~ 800) K20
G10
Copper alloys H01 200 (150 ~ 300) K30

Main composition and application range

ISO Composition Features Workpiece
Excellent thermal shock resistance and
P WC-TiC-TaC-Co Carbon steel, Alloy steel, Stainless steel
plastic deformation resistance

M General grades with thermal shock Carbon steel, Alloy steel, Stainless steel,
WC-TiC-TaC-Co resistance and hardness Cast steel
High hardness and superior wear
K WC-Co resistance Cast iron, Non-ferrous metal, Non metal

The physical properties of grades Milling Grades

Hardness TRS Young’s modulus Thermal expansion Thermal conductivity

ISO Grade
(HRA) (kgf/mm2) (103kgf/mm2) coefficient(10-6/℃) (cal/cm・sec・℃)

ST05 92.7 140 - - -

ST10 92.1 175 48 6.2 25

P
ST20 91.9 200 56 5.2 45

ST30A 91.3 230 53 5.2 -

U10 92.4 170 47 - -

Chip Breakers

U20 91.1 210 - - 88

Grades &

M
ST30A 91.3 230 53 5.2 -

U40 89.2 270 - - -

H02 93.2 185 61 4.4 105

K H01 92.9 210 66 4.7 109

G10 90.9 250 63 - 105

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2 -3
1Gpa = 102kg/m , 1w/m·k = 2.39×10 cal/cm·sec·℃
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Milling Cermet Grades

Features Ș High hardness substrate ensures long tool life in high speed milling.
Ș High toughness cutting edge ensures long tool life even in high impact machining.
Ș Chemically stable substrate provides excellent surface finish of the workpiece.

• Application range
Wide application range: carbon steel(from soft steel to high carbon steel), alloy steel,
hardened steel(especially KP4M, NAK80), tool steel(STD61 and others)

Selection system
Workpiece Machining types Grade Recommended cutting Application range
speed(m/min) ISO

Continuous cutting CN2000 250 (200 ~ 300) P10 ~ P20

CN2000
P Steel Continuous cutting CN20 180 (130 ~ 230) P15 ~ P25 CN20
CN30
Interrupted cutting CN30 150 (100 ~ 200) P20 ~ P30

The features of main cermet grades

Cermet Grade ISO Features

CN2000 P10 ~ P20 • Universal grade from finishing to roughing of steel • Functionally Gradient Material

CN20 P15 ~ P25 • For general turning and milling of steel • Universal cermet with wear resistance and toughnes

CN30 P20 ~ P30 • For milling of steel • Cermet with high toughness

The physical properties of grades

ISO Grade Hardness(Hv) TRS(kgf/mm2) SG(g•cm-3)

CN2000 < 1800 210 < 6.8~7.0

P CN20 < 1600 220 < 6.7~7.0

CN30 < 1500 240 < 7.0~7.3

Cutting performance
Milling Grades

P STD11, NAK80, SM45C, KP4M P SM55C, KP4M

■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 120~150 ■ Cutting condition vc(m/min) = 230
fz(mm/t) = 0.07~0.13 fz(mm/t) = 0.1~0.15
ap(mm) = 2.0 ap(mm) = 1.0
dry dry

■ Designation INSERT SDCN42MT ■ Designation INSERT SDCN42MT

Chip Breakers

CUTTER ADN4315R CUTTER ADN4315R

Grades &

■ Test result ■ Test result

Tool life (%)

Tool life (%)

140%
120%
100%
100%

A CN30 Competitor CN30 Competitor

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Selection system

Al Alloy, Copper Heat resistant

Workpiece P General steel, Alloy steel M Stainless steel K Cast iron N Graphite S alloy H Hardened
High Medium Low speed Interrupted heavy High Medium Low speed High Medium Low speed High Medium Low High Medium Low High Medium Low
Type speed speed roughing machining speed speed roughing speed speed roughing speed speed speed speed speed speed speed speed speed

PC203F PC203F ND3000

Coated PC210
PC210
Cemented PD3000
Carbide PC220 PC203F
PC220 PC220 PC210C

Micro grain FS1 FS1 H01

Cemented
Carbide FA2 FCC FA2 FA2

Selection system
Recommended Application range
Workpiece Recommended grade ISO
cutting speed(m/min)
P01 PC203F
PC203F(H-Max) 130~260 (H-Max)
P10
P Steel
P20 PC220
PC220(I-Max) 80~150 (I-Max)
P30
Stainless M10
M PC210 80~150 PC210
steel M20
K01 PC203F
PC203F(H-Max) 130~260
K10 (H-Max)
K Cast iron PC220
K20
PC220(I-Max) 80~150 (I-Max)
K30
S15
S HRSA PC210 50~100 PC210
S25
ND3000(D-Max) 150~250 N01 ND3000(D-Max)

N Nonferrous PD3000 150~250 N10 PD3000

PC210C(C-Max) 150~250 N20 PC210C(C-Max)

The features of PVD coated grades

PVD Coated grades ISO Features
Solid Endmills

• Suitable for high speed cutting of steel

PC203F P01~P10 • Combination of tough ultra fine grain substrate and PVD coating provide superior wear resistance and
K01~K10 chipping resistance
(H-Max) • New concept of coating equipped with high
• temperature oxidation resistance and high hardness

M10~S20 • Suitable for medium/low speed cutting of steel, stainless steel and super alloy
PC210 S15~S25 • Ultra fine grain with coating provide superior tool life in high speed cutting
Chip Breakers
Grades &

• Medium to high speed machining of copper

PC210C
N10~N20 • Excellent combination of chipping resistance substrate and K-Silver coating file having wear
(C-Max) resistance, good lubrication

• General cutting for steel

PC220 P15~P35
• Combination ultra fine grain and hard coating provide wear resistance and chip welding resistance.
(I-Max) K15~K35
• Superior new coating to better chipping resistance and wear resistance
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Ultra fine grain cemented carbide

Features ▶ Ultra fine grade has better toughness than general cemented carbide with same hardness.These properties allow it
to replace High Speed Steel

▶ This is achieved through a high oxidation temperature(1200 ℃ ) with high hardness, and provides superior
performance for high speed cutting and dry cutting

• Outernal basis

Ultra fine grain

(0.3~0.4֭)

• Increasing TRS, Cutting speed by applying ultra fine grain

Features of Korloy endmills

Index Features

H-Max • New design for hardened steel cutting (over H RC53). Special sphere tool geometry provides increased tool life and
(for high speed, allows higher speeds and feed operations
high hardened steel) • Combination TialN hard coating with suitable substrate increases tool life

I-Max
• Superior wear resistance and chipping resistance by applying ultra fine grain and Korloy’s exclusive PVD layer
(Coated, General
• Available for various machining from roughing to finishing
machining)

I-Max • Suitable for all milling types such as jig and molding with various designation
(Carbide endmills) • Multi purpose machining possible(shouldering, slotting)

Hard to cut machining, • Sharp cutting edge and high rake angle with streamline chip pocket shows good cutting performance in stainless
stainless steel steel machining where work hardening is a problem.

Carbide endmills for

Solid Endmills

• Suitable for high speed machining in aluminum and other non-ferrous materials
aluminum alloy
• Can accomplish excellent surface finishing, superior chip removal in high feed rate
(SSEA, SSBEA)

Micro endmills • Small size endmills, for various micro machining, has been strengthened in the neck for protection against fracture at
(MSE/MSBE) high speeds

• Suitable for hardened steel at high speed cutting( H RC65)

Rib endmills • For various machining like auto-motor, mobile phone and semi-conductor device mold and die provide high
productivity, high efficiency at high speed
Chip Breakers
Grades &

• Excellent combination of chipping resistant substrate and CrN coating film having wear resistance and chipping
C-Max
resistance

• Optimum coated property with fine diamond particle in nonferrous metal machining as graphi increasing tool life and
D-Max good surface roughness through improved edge geometry
• Available to cutting application in intermittent cutting condition and high precision machining as well
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Selection system

Al Alloy, Copper Heat resistant

Workpiece P General steel, Alloy steel M Stainless steel K Cast iron N Graphite S alloy H Hardened
High Medium Low speed Interrupted heavy High Medium Low speed High Medium Low speed High Medium Low High Medium Low High Medium Low
Type speed speed roughing machining speed speed roughing speed speed roughing speed speed speed speed speed speed speed speed speed

Coated PC205F PC205F PC205F PC205F PC205F

Cemented
Carbide

Micro grain
Cemented
FG2 FG2 FG2 FG2 FG2
Carbide

Selection system
Recommended Application range
Workpiece Recommended grade ISO
cutting speed(m/min)
P01

P10
P Steel PC205F 130~250 PC205F
P20

P30

M01

Stainless M10 PC205F

M steel PC205F 80~180
M20

M30

K01

K10 PC205F
K Cast iron PC205F 130~250
K20

K30

S01

S10 PC205F
S HRSA PC205F 80~130
S20
Solid Drills

S30

The features of PVD coated grades

PVD Coated grades ISO Features
P15~P30
Chip Breakers

M15~M30 • Solid drill(under Ø20) for steel, stainless steel and super alloy
PC205F
Grades &

K15~K30 • Superior wear resistance and chipping resistance with ultra fine grain
S15~S25

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Diamond Coated Grades

Features ▶ Increased tool life of up to 150% due to Korloy Nano technology

▶ The nano-size (~100nm) of diamond particles decreases the friction co-ef ficient
Less friction leads to better chip flow Nano multi layer technology
▶ Due to the minimized built-up on the cutting edge, machined surfaces retain a
better finish

Cutting Performance of ND2000 ND1000/ND2000 coating structure

ND2000 ND200 •Cutting length : 10m

•Workpiece : AC8A
•Speed(vc) : 950m/min
•Depth of cut(ap) : 5mm
•Feed(fz) : 0.15mm/t
•Coolant : Dry
(APKT1604PDFR-MA, AMS3063S)

Application range

ND Series

Available Products • AR Chip breaker • AK Chip breaker • Insert for Aluminum machining

DLC Coated Grades

Features ▶ Hardness of film is up to Hv 7000, tool life is 3~6times of

cemented carbide cutting tool
▶ Good surface finish can be acquired due to the lubrication effect
that led from low friction co-efficient (<0.1)
▶ Suitable for non-ferrous material machining

Application ▶ For aluminum, carbon, plastic, wood / Insert, drill, end-mill Cross-sectional view of DLC

Cutting performance Application range

Others

(built- up edge / surface finish, FMACM3100R)

vc(m/min)

View
Grade Top face Major cutting edge Surface finish of workpiece

PD1000(Turning) ND1000(Turning)
Uncoated PD2000(Milling) ND2000(Milling)
PD3000(Endmills, Drills) ND3000(Endmills)
Ra=2.3㎛
Chip Breakers

DLC
Grades &

Si(wt%)

•Workpiece : AC2B
•Cutting length : 12m •Cutting condition : vc=1500m/min, fz=0.15mm/t, ap=2mm, Dry

Leader of DLC coated cutting tool for aluminum machining

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Brand new cBN insert

Coated Multi-Cornered cBN

DNC250 Easy edge management Special PVD coating

● Stable and long tool life

● Cost effective by multi-cornered one-use insert

Strong brazing

- Black Position : cBN - New technology K-Gold PVD Coated

- White Position : paste - Lubricant film
- Enhance wear Resistance

Application range Recommended Cutting Condition

Cutting speed
vc(m/min) Cutting speed
200
vc(m/min)
DNC250 120 220
100

feed
fn(mm/rev)
Interruption Strength 0.05 0.3

D.O.C
Continuous Light Medium ap(mm) 0.05 0.3
Impact force on cutting edge Strong

Application Example Cutting performance Continuous

0.08
Flank wear VB(mm)

■Cutting : vc(m/min)=90 Comp. B ■Cutting : vc(m/min)=90

condition fn(mm/rev)=0.15 Comp. A condition fn(mm/rev)=0.15
0.06
ap(mm)=0.15 ap(mm)=0.15
DNC250
wet 0.04 wet
Light interruption cutting Light interruption cutting
0.02 ■Workpiece : Gear, SCM415(HRC58~60)
■Workpiece : Gear, SCM415(HRC58~60)
■INSERT 2NU-CNGA120408 ■INSERT 2NU-CNGA120408
1 2 3
Cutting length (km)

Features of cBN Grade

Others

Type Grade Applications Features

High speed continuous cutting of
KB410 hardened steel
Best wear resistance grade and suitable for high speed continuous cutting

KB420 High efficiency cutting of hardened steel Binder with high heat resistance improve tool life during high speed machining
High speed interrupted cutting of
KB425 hardened steel
Superior fracture resistance and suitable for high speed interrupted hard turning
Continuous cutting and interrupted cutting Micro grain cBN with ceramic binder improve fracture resistance and wear resistance
Chip Breakers

KB320 of hardened steel

Uncoated
Grades &

High speed continuous and intemupted

KB210 cutting of hardened steel
Superior fracture resistance for hign interrupted hard turning

KB335 Interrupted cutting of hardened steel Micro grain cBN with higher fracture resistance and wear resistance
High speed precision machining of cast
KB350 iron (GC/GCD)
High fracture resistance and wear resistance

High speed machining of cast iron and The highest hardness and toughness acquire good performance for difficult-to-cut
KB370 Exotic alloys material and cast iron
High efficiency and interrupted cutting of Excellent wear resistance, Cost effective by multi-cornered one-use insert
Coated DNC250 hardened steel A
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Type of cBN insert
Regrinding type One use type Multi edge type cBN Coated Multi-Cornered cBN

• Long tool life • Economical price • Insert with several • Easy Edge Management
• Excellent wear • Cost down brazed cBN • Specail PVD Coating
resistance, High • Simple tool • Price per edge is • Strong Brazing
hardness management more reasonable
• Saved tool cost due • Various line-up compare to normal
to the regrinding CNMA120408 • Stable machining NU CNMA120408 single cornered, 4NU CNGA120408
insert 3~4 time and long tool life one-used type
due to strong • Wide application of continuous to
brazing technology interrupted machining

For general hardened steel machining

ƀRecommended cutting condition ƀApplication range
feed

Cutting speed
vc(m/min)
Cutting Speed, vc(m/min) fn(mm/rev) 0 0.1 0.2 0.3
Grade
D.O.C
50 100 (120) 150 200 250 ap(mm) 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 200

fn 0.03 0.13
KB410 150 200
ap 0.03 0.2 100

fn 0.03 0.3
KB420 120 150
ap 0.03 0.5

fn 0.03 0.3 Impact force on cutting edge Strong

KB425 150 200
ap 0.03 0.5

fn 0.03 0.2
KB320 80 120
ap 0.03 0.3
Interrupted strength

fn 0.03 0.2
KB210 150 200
ap 0.03 0.3

fn 0.03 0.2
KB335 80 110
ap 0.03 0.3 Light Medium Heavy

fn 0.05 0.3
DNC250 120 220
ap Impact force on cutting edge Strong
0.05 0.3
Others

For valve seat ring (VSR) For sintered component machining

division Gasoline VSR material Diesel VSR material General sintered alloy High density/ Hardened sintered alloy

Plunge
Chip Breakers

machining
Grades &

Traverse
machining

Hardness(HV) Low HV300 High Low HV300 High

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cBN for cast iron
ƀRecommended ƀApplication range
cutting condition
Workpiece Cutting speed, vc(m/min) •Gray cast iron
division fn ap
100 1000 2000 (mm/rev) (mm)
Material Grade

KB370 500 2000 0.1~0.5 ≤ 1.0

Gray
cast iron
KB350 200 700 0.1~0.5 ≤ 1.0

Alloyed
KB370 200 800 0.1~0.4 ≤ 0.5
cast iron
Turning
KB370 80 200 0.1~0.4 ≤ 0.6 •Ductile cast iron

Ductile
cast iron KB350 100 350 0.1~0.4 ≤ 0.5

KB410 250 500 0.1~0.4 ≤ 0.5

Gray KB370 0.1~0.5 ≤ 0.5

Milling cast iron 800 2000

Others
Chip Breakers
Grades &

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Technical information for PCD insert

Features KORLOY PCD products are manufactured by using high quality PCD tips under ultra high temperatures and
pressure. The PCD tip is welded on the qualified KORLOY carbide insert
KORLOY high quality PCD products meet a wide range of application needs in turning, milling, and endmills.

▶ Excellent tool life for aluminum alloy and copper alloy

▶ Excellent tool life for Ceramic, high-Si aluminum and rock or stone
▶ Excellent tool life for rubber, carbon, graphite and wood

PCD Grade
Grade Features Application Grain size(㎛) Hardness(Hv) TRS(kgf/㎟)
Cemented carbide
Coarse diamond grain has been used to get excellent
Ceramic roughing
DP90 wear resistance enough to machine cemented-carbide, 50 10,000~12,000 110
High Si aluminum alloy
high Si aluminum alloy
Rock, Stone

High Si aluminum alloy

By use of fine diamond grain having good bonding property,
DP150 Copper, Bronze alloy 5 10,000~12,000 200
it is suitable for machining of non-ferrous metal, graphite
Rubber, Wood, Carbon

By use of ultra fine diamond grain, it is possible to make Plastic

Wood
DP200 sharp cutting edge. Thus it is appropriate grade to machine
Precise finishing of
0.5 8,000~10,000 220
non-ferrous material aluminum

Recommended cutting condition

Recommended grade
Workpiece Cutting speed (m/min) Feed (mm/rev) Depth of cut (mm)
1st 2nd
Aluminum alloy (4%~8% Si) 1000 ~ 3000 0.1 ~ 0.6 ~3 DP150 DP200

Aluminum alloy (9%~14% Si) 600 ~ 2500 0.1 ~ 0.5 ~3 DP150 DP200

Aluminum alloy (15%~18%Si) 300 ~ 700 0.1 ~ 0.4 ~3 DP150 DP200

Copper, Bronze alloy ~ 1000 0.05 ~ 0.2 ~3 DP150 DP200

Reinforced plastic ~ 1000 0.1 ~ 0.3 ~2 DP150 DP200

Wood ~ 4000 0.1 ~ 0.4 - DP150 DP200

Cemented carbide 10 ~ 30 ~ 0.2 ~ 0.5 DP90 DP150

Cutting performance
Others

Continuous cutting test(Workpiece:Al-25%Si) Interrupted cutting test(Workpiece:Al-20%Si) Cutting test of cemented carbide
Flank wear VB(mm)

Flank wear VB(mm)

Flank wear VB(mm)

• VC = 800m/min Comp. B • VC = 15m/min

• fn = 0.1mm/rev
• fn = 0.37mm/rev
• ap = 0.2
DP150 • ap = 0.5
• Dry
0.10 0.10 0.2 • Dry
• Designation : SPGN120304
• 1pass
• Holder : CSDPN2525-M12
DP90
Chip Breakers

Comp. B
Grades &

DP150 • VC = 350m/min
0.05 0.05 • fn = 0.2mm/rev 0.1
Comp. A • ap = 0.18
• Wet
DP90 • Designation : CNMX120408
• Holder : PCLNR2525-M12

0 10 20 30 40 0 1 2 3 4 DP150 Competitor
A Cutting length (km) Cutting length (km) Grade

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KORLOY Chip Breaker For Turning
Application range
feed rate (mm/rev)
Geometry Cutting edge 0.04 0.063 0.10 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3
Features
depth of cut (mm)
0.1 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3 10.0 11.6 13

VG For finishing
0.1~0.35 • Ensures stable chip flow even at very small depth of cut
0.5~2.5 • Suitable for copying

VQ For Medium to Finish Cutting

0.1~0.4 • Strong cutting edge makes excellent cutting
1.0~3.0 performance at interrupted cutting

VL For Medium cutting

0.1~0.35 • Stable chip control in high toughness material; low
0.2~1.5 carbon steel, pipe steel & steel plates
• Improved chip control for facing, copy machining and
better surface finish

VF For Finishing
0.05~0.35 • Good chip control quality on varied depth of cut
0.5~2.0 • Excellent cutting edge strength has been acquired due to
the special chip-breaker

VB For Finishing
0.15~0.45 • Improved chip control for smaller depth of cuts
0.5~2.0 • Excellent chip control in copying, corner R machining

VC For medium finishing

0.5~3.5 • Stable chip control in copying and internal machining with
0.15~4.5 various depths of cut

VM For Medium cutting

V Series

0.1~0.5 • Wide available chip control range from medium-finishing

to medium-roughing
1.0~5.0 • Suitable chip breaker for CNC machining

VK For Medium to Roughing of Milling

0.15~0.5 • Optimal for high speed machining and interrupted
1.0~5.0 machining

VH For Heavy duty cutting

0.7~1.4 • Designed specifically for heavy machining
6.0~15.0 • Specialized chip breaker for the heavy industries like Ship
building, Power plant industry

VT For Heavy duty cutting

0.75~1.6 • Designed specifically for heavy machining
7.0~17.0 • Specialized chip breaker for the heavy industries like Ship
building, Power plant industry

VP1 For Finishing

0.07~0.20 • High positive cutting edge
0.10~1.5 • Reduced chip contract minimizes temperature to improve
Chip breakers

tool life

VP2 For medium finishing

0.10~0.40 • Stable chip control and high machinability in copying
0.50~4.5 with various depths of cut

VP3 For medium machining

0.12~0.5 • High positive cutting edge with wide land
• Stable cutting performance in interrupted machining with
0.50~5.0 high toughness
• Stable machinability and chip control in machining with
high depth of cut
HU For Ultra-fine Finishing, Finishing
0.03~0.25
Chip Breakers

• Suitable for a machining need fine surface finish and a

machining generate low cutting force due to sharp cutting
0.1~1.5 edge design.
Grades &

• Specially designed chip breaker ensure stable chip control

at ultra fine finishing condition.
HR For Roughing
H Series

0.25~0.65 • Excellent chip control at deep depth of cut and fast feed rate
2.5~7.0 • Strong cutting edge makes excellent cutting performance
at intermittent cutting

HA For Light-alloy, Stainless-steel machining

0.03~0.3 • Sharp cutting edge generates low cutting force
0 .5~2.5 • Specially designed tough main cutting edge
• Suitable for cutting of low carbon steel, stainless steel,
aluminum A
Notice : Application ranges are based on main cutting material
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KORLOY Chip Breaker For Turning
Application range
feed rate (mm/rev)
Geometry Cutting edge 0.04 0.063 0.10 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3 Features
depth of cut (mm)
0.1 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3 10.0 11.6 13

HS For Medium cutting of Stainless steel

H Series

0.1~0.4 • Exclusive design for stainless steel cutting provide longer

tool life
1.0~4.0 • Wear resistance have been reinforced through high rake
angle of chip breaker land

GM For Medium to Light cutting

0.1~0.5 • Excellent chip control at general cutting conditions
0.7~4.0 • Strong cutting edge strength provides good performance
at intermittent and fast feed cutting

GR For Medium to Roughing

0.3~0.8 • Suitable for deep depth of cut and high feed cutting of
3.0~8.0 steel and cast iron
G Series

• Suitable for intermittent cutting

GH For Heavy duty cutting

0.3~1.3 • Suitable for heavy duty cutting due to strong cutting edge
3.0~11.0 • Wide chip control range with low cutting force

GS For Medium to Roughing of Stainless-steel

0.15~0.5 • Exclusive chip breaker for stainless steel
1.5~5.5

B25 For General cutting

B Series

0.5~1.0 • Suitable for general cutting condition cutting

4.0~10.0

VF For Finishing
0.05~0.25 • Improved surface finish and size accuracy due to stable
V-posi Series

0.1~1.5 inner boring

VL For Finishing
0.2~2.0 • Superior chip control in low carbon steel, pipes, and steel
0.05~0.2 plates

HFP For Finishing

0.05~0.25 • Excellent chip control at shallow depth of cut and low feed rate
H-posi Series

0.1~1.5 • Excellent surface finish of work piece due to reduced

cutting force
• Suitable for fine boring
HMP For Medium cutting
0.02~0.4 • Excellent chip control at wide range of cutting conditions
0.5~3.5 • Suitable for stainless steel cutting

C25 For Medium cutting

C Series

0.1~0.35 • Suitable for interrupted cutting and cast iron machining

1.0~3.0 • Good surface finish due to low cutting force
• Suitable for both boring and outer diameter turning

AK For Aluminum cutting

Chip breakers

0.03~0.4 • High rake angle and low resistance cutting edge secures
0.1~4.0 long tool life in continuous cutting of aluminum turning
AL Series

• High speed of finishing operation

AR For Aluminum cutting

0.05~0.5 • High stability of cutting edge secures great performance in
0.5~4.0 high speed and interrupted machining
• High speed of medium and interrupted operation

KF For Finishing
Auto tool Series

0.01~0.12 • Shallow depth of cut with sharp edge.

0.01~1.0 • Longer tool life at high speed cutting due to low cutting force
• Good surface finish

KM For Medium to Finish Cutting

Chip Breakers

0.04~0.15 • Improved chip control makes tool life long and

Grades &

0.05~1.5 better machining

LW For Medium cutting(Wiper)

Wiper tool Series

0.15~0.6 • Guarantees excellent surface roughness and good chip

1.0~5.0 controls at high feed machining

VW For Finishing(Wiper)
0.15~0.5 • Improved surface roughness at shallow depth of cut and
0.5~3.5 high feed due to strong cutting edge
A
Notice : Application ranges are based on main cutting material
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KORLOY Chip Breaker For Milling
Application range
feed rate (mm/t)
Geometry Cutting edge 0.04 0.063 0.10 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3 Features
depth of cut (mm)
0.1 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3 10.0 11.6 13

MA For Aluminum
0.1~0.4 • Sharp cutting edge and buffed top face show excellent
0.5~16 chip flow and welding resistance in aluminum machining
Alpha Mill Series

MF For Finishing of Milling

0.05~0.15 • Low cutting force chip breaker design ensures longer tool
0.5~16 life and excellent machining in difficult-to-cut material and
light machining

MM For Medium to Roughing of Milling

0.1~0.25 • Suitable geometry design for general milling has wider
0.5~16 ranges of machining

KORLOY Chip Breaker For Drilling

Application range
feed rate (mm/rev)
Geometry Cutting edge 0.04 0.063 0.10 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3
Features
depth of cut (mm)
0.1 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.63 1.0 1.6 2.5 4.0 6.3 10.0 11.6 13

PD General steel
King-Drill Series

0.04~0.15 • Chip breaker for King Drill ensures optimal chip control in
70~200 general drilling and high performance in stainless steel
and cast iron machining.

ND Non-ferrous metals
0.04~0.15 • Chip breaker with sharp and polished cutting edge for
aluminum and non-ferrous metals. Machining with King Drill
150~300 ensures good chip flow and resistance to chip welding.

Notice : Application ranges are based on main cutting material

Chip breakers
Chip Breakers
Grades &

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Chip Breakers