AP330M grooving

Product catalog summary

New Product Introduction
The document introduces the AP330M, a new grooving grade tool designed for tougher applications, particularly in stainless steel and steel turning. Released in December 2021, this product features a new PVD coating and substrate that enhance heat stability, wear resistance, and impact resistance.

Grade Features
The AP330M is suitable for a range of materials including duplex stainless steel, austenitic stainless steel, precipitation-hardening stainless steel, unalloyed steel, and alloyed steel. It is designed for both finishing and roughing applications, with a Brinell hardness range of 180-415 HB and cutting speeds (Vc) between 60-180 m/min.

Geometries and Applications
The document outlines various geometries such as CS, CM, CH, TM, TS, and RM, each tailored for specific applications like parting off, grooving, and turning. These geometries are optimized for different feed rates and material types, offering strong cutting edges and excellent chip control.

Machining Cases
Several case studies demonstrate the AP330M's performance in machining different materials like SUS316, SUS303, 42CrMo, and low carbon alloy steel. The results highlight the tool's stability, increased tool life, and cost-effectiveness compared to competitors.

Product List
The document provides a comprehensive list of product codes and their specifications, including dimensions and cutting parameters. The products are categorized by stocked and non-stocked items, with detailed information on feed rates and maximum cutting depths.

Catalog excerpts

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION December 2021 New Tougher Grooving Grade

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NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION December 2021 • Grade Features New PVD coating for stainless steel turning, with ultra-high heat stability and wear resistance, excellent thermal crack resistance and coating adhesion force. New substrate with fine sized particle additive with high Cobalt and high Chromium, obtaining excellent impact resistance meanwhile having high hardness, which can decrease cutting edge breakage on high request cutting condition. With new coating and substrate, AP330M is the first choice of stainless steel turning, can be also used in steel turning

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* Geometries Application Geometry Medium & General NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONDecember 2021 Description 1. Used in parting off & grooving stainless steel, heat resistant alloy and low carbon steel 2. For low feed rate application 1. Used in parting off & grooving low carbon steel and stainless steel 2. For sticky material, pipe fitting, thin-walled part parting off, low cutting force 3. For low to medium feed rate 1. Used in parting off and grooving steel with high hardness and toughness, alloy steel and stainless steel 2. First choice for parting off and grooving at medium rate 3. Strong cutting...

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