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ADVANCED CUTTING MATERIALS (PCBN, PCD, CERAMIC)

Our team of advanced cutting materials experts is continuously looking for new ways to use PCBN, PCD and ceramics to develop Secomax™ cutting tools that bring exceptional productivity and tool life to the machining of difficult, highly abrasive materials.

PCBN (Polycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride)

This advanced material comes as a result of sintering micron CBN powders with various ceramic binders to create extremely hard and thermally stable cutting tools. Within this category, we have a wide variety of grades specifically developed for machining hardened steel, pearlitic cast iron, hard iron and super alloys.

PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond)

This advanced material has a level of hardness that is comparable to natural diamond. Within this category, we have several tools that can handle both hard and tough materials as well as plastics, graphite, copper and brass.

Ceramics

The high-speed capabilities of this advanced material result in metal removal rates that are four to eight times greater than carbide. Within this category, we have grades that offer optimized wear resistance and toughness in the machining of nickel-based heat-resistant super alloys.

PCBN GENERAL TURNING - ISO INSERTS

We formulate our Secomax™ PCBN grades to significantly reduce production costs when machining hardened steel, pearlitic cast iron, hard iron and super alloys.

PCBN (polycrystalline cubic boron nitride) is an advanced material that comes as a result of sintering micron CBN powders with various ceramics to create extremely hard and thermally stable cutting tools.

Secomax CBN010

Universal uncoated grade for turning hardened steels

Secomax CBN060K

PVD coated premium grade for finish turning case hardened steels within the H10-H20 range

Secomax CBN150

Universal uncoated grade for finish turning hardened steel with interrupted surfaces

Secomax CBN170

First-ever PCBN grade made for machining nickel-based superalloys

Secomax CBN200

Turning and milling grade for roughing and finishing hardened steel/irons, powdered/sintered irons and grey cast irons

Secomax CBN300

Grade for machining grey cast iron

Secomax CBN400C

PVD coated grade for finish machining grey cast iron

Secomax CBN500

Grade invented exclusively for machining white cast iron and high Mn steel

Secomax CBN600

Universal grade for machining grey and white cast irons

Secomax CH0550

Premium grade to be used at high-speeds in continuous cuts in applications with high surface finish requirements, ISO H05

Secomax CH2540

Premium grade to provide high wear resistance and toughness in applications that consist of continuous cuts and medium interruptions, ISO H15-25

Secomax CH3515

Premium grade that offers unmatched toughness in heavy interrupted cuts, ISO H35

PCBN GROOVING AND PARTING-OFF INSERTS

Secomax™ PCBN grades for grooving and parting off significantly reduce production costs for applications in hardened steel, pearlitic cast iron, hard iron and superalloys.

Secomax CBN010

Universal uncoated grade for turning hardened steels

Secomax CBN170

First-ever grade made for machining nickel-based superalloys

Secomax CBN200

Turning and milling grade for roughing and finishing hardened steel/irons, powdered/sintered irons and grey cast irons

Secomax MDT

Inserts for machining difficult-to-reach grooves and surfaces in hard steel, nickel-based superalloys and grey cast Iro

PCD GENERAL TURNING - ISO INSERTS

We formulate our Secomax™ PCD grades to significantly reduce production costs when machining aluminum alloys, titanium and other non-ferrous materials.

PCD (polycrystalline cubic diamond) is an advanced material that comes as a result of sintering together selected diamond particles at high pressure and temperature.

Secomax PCD20

PCD20 is a general purpose grade that can cover many applications. It is the first choice when a good balance between wear resistance and toughness is needed. PCD20 has a medium grain size and is recommended for low to medium content silicon aluminum alloys.

Secomax PCD30

PCD30 has a large grain size, resulting in high wear resistance. PCD30 is recommended for machining of medium to high content silicon aluminum alloys, as well as other abrasive materials, like metal matrix composites, tungsten carbide and ceramics.

Secomax PCD05

PCD05 has a very fine grain size and has a well-sintered, homogeneous structure, resulting in very high edge quality. PCD05 has a high toughness combined with a high wear resistance, making it ideal for milling applications. Due to the high edge quality, PCD05 is recommended in applications with high surface finish requirements, as well as when machining composite materials.

Secomax PCD30M

PCD30M has a multimodal grain size, which gives PCD30M a unique combination of wear resistance, edge strength and edge quality. PCD30M is suitable for machining of abrasive materias while maintaining a good surface quality. PCD30M is recommended for machining of medium to high content silicon aluminum alloys. The thermal stability of PCD30M allows for machinin in bimetal applications, like aluminum and grey cast iron.

CERAMIC GENERAL TURNING - ISO INSERTS

Our Secomax™ ceramic insert grades provide optimized wear resistance and toughness when cutting parts from heat-resistant superalloys, such as Inconel, MAR, RENE, Nimonic and Waspaloy, at high speeds.

In fact, the high-speed capabilities of ceramics result in metal removal rates that are four to eight times greater than carbide. But to effectively utilize ceramic grades at high speeds, the workpiece setup and machining conditions need to be as stable as possible to prevent chipping of the grade.

Secomax CS100

This sialon ceramic grade provides excellent performance in rough machining applications that involve nickel-based heat-resistant superalloys.

Secomax CS300

A sialon ceramic grade, CS300 is a tougher alternative to CS100 and is first choice for milling in nickel-based heat-resistant superalloys.

CERAMIC GROOVING AND PARTING-OFF INSERTS

Our Secomax™ ceramic insert grades for grooving and parting off provide optimized wear resistance and toughness when working with heat-resistant superalloys, such as Inconel, MAR, RENE, Nimonic and Waspaloy, at high speeds. Effective application of these grades requires an extremely stable workpiece setup and machining conditions to prevent the possibility of chipping.

Secomax CW100

This whisker-reinforced ceramic grade brings speed and strength to grooving operations that involve heat-resistant superalloys.

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