Turning inserts and grades for stainless steel
Choosing the right insert grades for stainless steel turning is crucial, as these operations typically yield more friction and heat than many other materials. Find the best insert grade here to ensure good chip control and long and reliable tool life.
GC2025
From semi-finishing to roughing, this CVD-coated grade is the first-choice grade when turning stainless steel. With good resistance to thermal and mechanical shock, it provides excellent edge line security for interrupted and continuous cuts.Benefits and features
Demo: GC2220
Ideal for austenitic and duplex stainless steel, the latest turning grade GC2220 offers improved plastic deformation resistance and long tool life.
Overcome vibration
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Tool maintenance
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Tulip head machining solution
The pedicle screw tulip head is made from a titanium or stainless steel bar.
What’s new?
Ideal for austenitic and duplex stainless steel, the latest turning grade GC2220 offers improved plastic deformation resistance and long tool life. This grade features Inveio™ coating technology for the highest wear resistance.GC2220
Benefits
Find your grade
Our stainless steel insert grade assortment consists of CVD- and PVD-coated carbide grades for various machining conditions. Use the information below to find the right grade for your production.
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GC2015
CVD-coated carbide grade for finishing and light roughing at high temperatures.
GC2025
CVD-coated grade – first choice for stainless steel turning from semi-finishing to roughing. Good resistance to thermal and mechanical shock.
GC2035
PVD-coated carbide grade for semi-finishing to roughing of austenitic stainless to duplex stainless steels at low to moderate cutting speeds.
GC2220
CVD-coated gradient sintered carbide with Inveio coating technology optimized for semi-finishing to roughing where higher wear resistance is needed compared to GC2025.
Complementary grades
Highlights
Gain an edge in steel turning
Dealing with the intense competition in manufacturing today means finding solutions to lower cost per part, but always without compromising process security. Find out how to make your steel turning operations more efficient.
Stainless steel - the basics
The machinability of stainless steels differs depending on alloying elements, heat treatment and manufacturing processes.
The search for better tool life
Learn more about the three machining parameters that have the biggest effect on tool life.
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