DT4/DM4Difficult-to-cut materials | Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Superior heat resistance

Ideal for difficult materials such as heat resistant alloys and titanium alloys

Stable machining even during high temperature machining conditions

Features

  • TiAlN layer protect against insert deterioration from excessive heat
  • DT4 has a thin coating. Insert sharpness benefits machining small diameter parts
  • DM4 has a thick coating. Its heat and wear resistance suite it well for high load grooving and cut-off operations.

Tooling application

Difficult-to-cut materials especially heat resistant alloys and titanium alloys
Front turning / Back turning / Grooving / Cut off

DM4 / DT4 comparison chart

Case study

Cut off
Material :
SUJ2
Cutting speed :
100 m/min
Feed :
0.05 mm/rev
Coolant :
WET
Insert edge comparison after 800 parts
DM4 exhibits excellent wear resistance compared to competitor's insert.
Aircraft parts
Material :
Hastelloy
Cutting speed :
50 m/min
Feed :
0.25mm/rev
DOC :
0.5 mm
Coolant :
WET
DM4

50 pcs / corner

Competitor’s PVD coated carbide

30 pcs / corner

DM4 achieved 1.7 times longer tool life compared to the competitor's PVD coated carbide.

Medical screw
Material :
Titanium alloy
Cutting speed :
60 m/min
Feed :
0.02 mm/rev
DOC :
0.5 mm
Coolant :
WET
DT4

400 pcs / corner

Competitor’s PVD coated carbide

250 pcs / corner

DM4 achieved 1.6 times longer life compared to the competitor's insert.

Tool lineup

Please check product catalog for tooling lineup