Carbide Inserts
The core of the ValoCarbide programme. Substrate and coating chemistry are matched to each application window rather than sold as one compromise grade, so an insert specified for austenitic stainless is not the same insert relabelled for grey iron.
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Cast iron
- Non-ferrous
- Superalloys & titanium
- Hardened materials
Why this range
- Six substrate and coating pairings covering ISO P through H
- Edge preparation held to ±5 µm across the batch
- Lot-to-lot geometry consistent enough for unattended running
At a glance
- Series
- VC-IN
- Family
- Indexable inserts
- ISO coverage
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Cast iron
- Non-ferrous
- Superalloys & titanium
- Hardened materials
- Recommended grades
- VC1015VC1025VC2030VC3010VC4005VC4020
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Insert size | 06 – 19 (IC 6.35 – 19.05 mm) |
| Thickness | 2.38 – 7.94 mm |
| Corner radius | 0.2 – 2.4 mm |
| Substrate | 0.4 – 1.2 µm WC, 6 – 12 % Co |
| Coating | PVD TiAlN / AlTiN / AlCrN, CVD TiCN-Al₂O₃ |
| Tolerance class | ISO M, G and E |
Applications
- Roughing
- Finishing
- Semi-finishing
- Profiling
ISO material coverage
Application windows this family is specified into. Grade selection narrows within them.
- P
Steel
Unalloyed to high-alloy steel, cast steel
- M
Stainless steel
Austenitic, ferritic, duplex and super duplex
- K
Cast iron
Grey, nodular, malleable and compacted graphite iron
- N
Non-ferrous
Aluminium, copper alloys, brass, plastics
- S
Superalloys & titanium
Nickel and cobalt alloys, titanium, tungsten alloys
- H
Hardened materials
Hardened steel 45 – 65 HRC, chilled cast iron
Recommended grades
Grades released for this family, with their position on the toughness and wear-resistance axis.
VC1015
PMPVD TiAlN
- Toughness
- 72
- Wear resistance
- 58
VC1025
PMSPVD AlTiN
- Toughness
- 64
- Wear resistance
- 70
VC2030
PKCVD TiCN-Al₂O₃
- Toughness
- 48
- Wear resistance
- 88
VC3010
SHPVD AlCrN
- Toughness
- 55
- Wear resistance
- 82
VC4005
NSUncoated ultra-fine
- Toughness
- 80
- Wear resistance
- 44
VC4020
NDiamond DLC
- Toughness
- 60
- Wear resistance
- 92
Where it is used
Related categories
VC-TI- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Cast iron
- Superalloys & titanium
- Hardened materials
Turning Inserts
CNMG, DNMG, VNMG, WNMG and TNMG geometries for external and internal turning.
Indexable insertsView category
VC-MI- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Cast iron
- Non-ferrous
- Superalloys & titanium
Milling Inserts
Square, round and high-feed inserts for shoulder, face and profile milling.
Indexable insertsView category
VC-IX- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Cast iron
- Non-ferrous
- Superalloys & titanium
Indexable Tools
Modular indexable cutter bodies for milling, drilling and turning applications.
MillingView category
VC-IN
Specify this for your operation
Send the material, machine and current tool. You will get a part number and starting cutting data back within one working day.
What you get back
- A specific tool recommendation with the reasoning behind it
- Starting cutting data with the limiting factor identified
- Lead time and pricing against a fixed part number
Technical response within one working day. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET