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An ideal match for non‑ferrous materials such as aluminum, brass, and plastics

Excellent machined surface achieved through built-up edge suppression and outstanding edge sharpness.
Features
  • Precision‑ground, uncoated fine‑grain carbide delivering an extremely sharp cutting edge
  • Mirror‑polished surface finish to effectively suppress built‑up edge
  • Provides stable dimensional accuracy and smooth surface finish
Tooling application
  • Front turning
  • Back turning
  • Grooving
  • Threading
  • Parting / Cut off
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KM1 comparison chart
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ISOMaterialGradevc (m/min) (SFM) ap (mm) (inch) f (mm/rev) (IPR)
Non-ferrous metalKM1 50 – 200 160 – 660 – 2.0 – .080 0.1 – 0.2 .004 – .008
Ultra‑sharp cutting edges with a mirror finish
Spool
Material :
A5056
Cutting speed :
90~170 m/min 300 – 570 SFM
Feed :
0.04 mm/rev .0015 IPR
DOC :
0.5 ~ 5.0 mm .020” ~ .20”
Coolant :
WET
KM1
300 pcs and more
Competitor’s PVD coated carbide
200 pcs

Conventional insert required four passes and over three minutes due to insert chipping and wear, whereas KM1 completed the operation in a single pass within 1 minute and 50 seconds.

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