Note: Large Bold Grades = most commonly used
| GRADE |
ANSI |
ISO |
PRIMARY APPLICATION RANGE |
WORKPIECE MATERIALS |
| Coated Carbide |
| 187XRm |
C1 |
S40-S30 |
PVD TiAlSiN coating designed for Titanium, Nickel Alloys and Hard Steels. |
| High Temp Alloy |
| Hard Steel |
|
| 586XRm |
C1-C2 |
M30-M20
K40-K20 |
PVD TiAlN / AlTiN family of Coated Carbide, general purpose to high velocity milling applications on non-ferrous materials involving heavy to moderate shock. Superior edge strength and wear resistance. |
| High Temp Alloy |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel |
| Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| PH Type Stainless Steel |
| Cast Iron |
|
| 587XRm |
C1-C2 |
M30-M20
K40-K20 |
PVD TiAlN / AlTiN advanced adhesion coated carbide. General purpose to high velocity. Exhibits moderate shock, superior edge strength and wear resistance. |
| High Temp Alloy |
| Stainless Steel |
| Cast Iron |
|
| 588XRm |
C1-C2 |
M30-M20
K40-K20 |
PVD AlTiCrN advanced adhesion coated carbide. High velocity with moderate shock and superior wear resistance. |
| Stainless Steel |
| Cast Iron |
|
| 606JRm |
C5-C6 |
P30-P15 |
PVD TiAlN / AlTiN family of Coated Carbide, general purpose milling of ferrous materials at normal to accelerated spindle velocities. Excellent impact resistance as well as superior wear characteristics. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Tool Steel |
| Stainless Steel |
|
| 607JRm |
C5-C6 |
P30-P15 |
PVD TiAlN / AlTiN advanced adhesion coated carbide. General purpose to high velocities. Exhibits excellent impact resistance as well as superior wear resistance. |
|
| 608JRm |
C5-C6 |
P40-P15 |
PVD AlTiCrN advanced adhesion coated carbide. High velocities with excellent impact resistance and wear resistance offerd. |
|
| 902XRm |
C5-C6 |
P40-P20 |
PVD TiAlN / AlTiN family of Coated Carbide, general purpose milling at normal to accelerated spindle velocities. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Tool Steel |
|
| 904XRm |
C2-C3 |
M30-M20 |
PVD TiAlN / AlTiN family of Coated Carbide, general purpose milling at normal to accelerated spindle velocities. |
|
| 908XRm |
C1-C2 |
N30-N20
S25 |
PVD TiB2 Coated Carbide, offering superior lubricity for high velocity milling applications on non-ferrous materials. |
|
| LT-40 |
C5-C6 |
P30-P20
M20-M10 |
TiN Coated Carbide, general purpose milling of moderate to tough steel and steel alloys. Excellent wear characteristics. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Tool Steel |
| Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| PH Type Stainless Steel |
|
| LT-45 |
C1-C2 |
S25
M30-M20 |
PVD TiN Coated Carbide, specifically designed for a broad range of applications involving austentitic stainless steel and cast iron. Good heat and wear resistance. |
Austenitic Stainless Steel
|
|
| LT-50 |
C1-C2
C5 |
M20-M30
K20-K30 |
CVD TiCN / TiC / TiN Coated Carbide, heavy metal removal to general purpose milling applications over a broad range of speeds and feeds. Superior impact and shock resistance combined with good wear resistance. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Tool Steel |
| Stainless Steel |
| Cast Iron |
|
| LT-1475 |
C5-C6
C1-C2 |
P40-P30
M20-M10
N15
K30 |
PVD Multi-Coated Carbide, Multi-purpose grade best for gummy or stringy materials. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Stainless Steel |
| Non Ferrous |
| Conditional use in Cast Iron |
|
| LT-2373B |
C1-C3 |
K25-K15
M20-M10 |
PVD Advanced adhesion, Supernitride Coated Carbide for all cast irons and Stainless Steel. |
| Cast Iron |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel |
| Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| PH Type Stainless Steel |
|
| LT-3081 |
C5-C6 |
P40-P30 |
Thick PVD Supernitride Coated Carbide with advanced adhesion. Ideal for roughing Cast and Alloy steels in high performance applications. |
|
| LT-4066 |
C5 |
P40-P30 |
Multi-Coated Carbide MT-CVD, for roughing applications in Alloy & Forged Steel, with interrupted cuts at moderate speeds. |
| Alloyed Steel |
Forged Steel
|
|
| LT-4073B |
C5-C6 |
P30-P20 |
PVD Advanced adhesion, Supernitride Coated Carbide for all Steel. |
|
| LT-4081 |
C5-C6 |
P10-P30 |
Thick PVD Supernitride coating, ideal for roughing steels. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Forged Steel |
|
| LT-4581 |
C2
C5 |
M20
P30 |
Thick PVD Supernitride coating, ideal for roughing steels, higher impact resistance. |
| Stainless Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Forged Steel |
|
| LT-5026 |
C5-C6 |
P30-P20
M20-M10
K20-K10 |
MT-CVD Multi-coating for steels at higher Cutting Speeds. |
| Steel |
| Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| Ductile Iron |
|
| LT-5565 |
C5 |
P40-P30 |
Multi-Coated Carbide MT-CVD, for roughing applications in Alloy & Forged Steel, with interrupted cuts at moderate speeds. |
| Alloyed Steel |
Forged Steel
|
|
| LT-7175 |
C5-C6
C1-C2 |
P40-P30
M20-M10
K30 |
PVD Multi-Coated Carbide, Multi-purpose general grade for Alloyed Steel, Stainless and Cast Iron. |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Stainless Steel |
| Cast Iron |
|
| LT-8016 |
C2-C3 |
M20-M10
N20
K25-K15
H10
S20 |
PVD Mulit-Coated Carbide for Stainless and Cast Iron. |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel |
| Non-Ferrous |
| Gray Cast Iron |
| Hard Steel |
| Conditional use in Super Alloys |
|
| LT-8240 |
|
|
Intended for cutting edge which have high stresses, not limited to, but best for steels to 20 Rc, high cobalt content, lower to medium cutting speeds. |
| Steel |
| Stainless Steel |
| Cast Iron |
| Heat Resistant Super Alloys |
|
| LT-8473B |
C2 |
K25
M20 |
PVD Advanced adhesion Supernitride Coated Carbide. |
| Cast Iron |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel |
|
| Un-Coated Carbide |
| LTC-10 |
C1-C2 |
S30
M20-M30
K40-K-30 |
Uncoated Carbide, heavy roughing applications on a variety of non-ferrous materials. Outstanding shock and impact resistance as well as excellent edge strength. |
| Titanium and Nickel based |
| Austentitic Stainless Steel |
| Cast Iron |
|
| LTC-14 |
C5-C6 |
P40-P30
M20-M30 |
Uncoated Carbide, general purpose milling applications on moderate to tough steel and steel alloys. Excellent balance between wear characteristics and shock resistance. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Tool Steel |
| Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| PH Type Stainless Steel |
|
| LTC-21 |
C2 |
N25-N15
K20-K10
S20-S30 |
Uncoated Carbide, general purpose milling applications on all non-ferrous materials as well as some non-metallic material groups with good wear resistance. |
| Aluminum |
| Cast Iron |
| Titanium and Nickel based |
|
| LTC-22 |
C1 |
S40-S25 |
Uncoated Carbide, milling applications involving tough or abrasive non-ferrous materials such as titanium or nickel based alloys. |
Titanium and Nickel based
|
|
| M+ |
C5-C6 |
P30-P25 |
Uncoated Carbide, general purpose milling of moderate to tough steel and steel alloys. Excellent shock resistance. |
| Carbon Steel |
| Alloyed Steel |
| Tool Steel |
| PH Type Stainless Steel |
|
Note: Large Bold Grades = most commonly used
| GRADE |
ANSI |
ISO |
PRIMARY APPLICATION RANGE |
WORKPIECE MATERIALS |
| PCD |
| LTC-110 |
C4 |
N20-N10 |
Smallest grain PCD, Excellent edge quality, Good abrasion, Fair impact, Excellent finish. |
|
| LTC-120 |
C4 |
N15-N10 |
Small grain PCD, Good Edge quality, Excellent abrasion, Moderate impact, Good finish. |
| Copper Alloys |
| Graphic & Graphic Composite |
|
| LTC-125 |
C4 |
N30-N05 |
Bimodal Medium to Course grain size PCD, Highly abrasion resistance, Outstanding impact strength, Very good surface finish, Long tool life. |
| Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) Over 14% Silicon Al Alloys Fiberglass |
| Fiberboard Wood Laminates |
|
| LTC-130 |
C4 |
N05-N10 |
High Strength PCD for Interruption, Extremely high abrasion, High impact strength, Fair surface finish. |
| Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) Over 14% Silicon Al Alloys Fiberglass |
| Bimetal (Cast iron/Aluminum) |
| Sintered Ceramics and Carbides |
|
| LTC-151 |
C4 |
N05 |
CVD Diamond coated product, Good finish, Applied over any shape geometry carbide, Required low cobalt content. |
| Composite Graphite |
| Fair Impact & Carbon Fiber |
|
| LTC-180 |
C4 |
N30-N05 |
Bimodal particle sizes, Highly abrasion resistance, Outstanding impact strength, Very good surface finish, Long tool life. |
| Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) Over 14% Silicon Al Alloys |
| Fiberboard Wood Laminates |
|
Note: Large Bold Grades = most commonly used
| GRADE |
ANSI |
ISO |
PRIMARY APPLICATION RANGE |
WORKPIECE MATERIALS |
| CBN |
| LTC-200 |
C2 |
K15-K05
H25-H30 |
High content CBN, Superior impact Strength, Good Abrasion resistance. |
| Gray Cast Iron |
| Interrupted Hard Steel |
|
| LTC-205 |
C2 |
K05-K15
H30 |
High content CBN, Superior impact Strength, Higher Abrasion resistance. |
| Gray Cast Iron |
| Interrupted Hard Steel |
|
| LTC-220 |
C3 |
K05-K10 |
Low % volume content CBN, Good toughness, Excellent abrasion resistance. |
Finish Hard Steel turning
|
|
| LTC-230 |
C2 |
K25-K35
H30 |
Medium content CBN, Superior impact strength, Excellent abrasion resistance. |
| First choice for turning or milling Gray Iron |
| Powder Metals |
| Excellent for heavy machining of hard alloy steels |
|
| LTC-235 |
C2-C3 |
K10-K30
H30-H35 |
High content CBN, Superior impact strength, Excellent abrasion resistance. |
| First choice for turning or milling Gray Iron |
| Powder Metals |
| Excellent for heavy machining of hard alloy steels |
|
| LTC-280 |
C1-C2 |
K10-K30
H15-H35 |
Solid, High content CBN, Course grain structure, High fracture resistance, Excellent wear resistance. |
| Hard Cast Iron |
| Hard Steel - Interrupted cuts |
| Powder Metals |
|
| LT-20021 |
C2 |
K15-K05
H25-H30 |
TiN Coated, High content CBN, Superior impact Strength, High abrasion resistance. |
| Gray Cast Iron |
| Interrupted Hard Steel - easier identified wear land |
|
| LT-23021 |
C2 |
K25-K35
H30 |
TiN Coated, Medium content CBN, Superior impact Strength, Excellent abrasion resistance. |
| First choice for turning or milling Gray Iron |
| Powder Metals |
| Excellent for heavy machining of hard alloy steels |
|
| LT-28021 |
C1-C2 |
K10-K30
H15-H35 |
TiN Coated, Solid, High content CBN, Course grain structure, High fracture resistance, Excellent wear resistance. |
| Hard Cast Iron |
| Hard Steel - Interrupted cuts |
| Powder Metals |
|