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ZM3

Versatile grade with excellent adhesion resistance | Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Superior PVD-Coated Grade for Swiss Lathes – Precision & Wear Resistance
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Excellent adhesion resistance and workpiece dimensional stability Ideal for high-precision, small diameter parts

Wide variety of cutting tools for swiss lathe applications
Features
  • Strong coating adhesion to substrate helps stabilize workpiece dimensions
  • The PVD TiN coating exhibits exceptional adhesion resistance
Tooling application

Wide range of work materials
Front turning / Back turning / Grooving / Cut off / ID boring

ZM3 grade recommendation
Electronic component
Material :
SUS304 304SS
Cutting speed :
100 m/min 330 SFM
Feed :
0.02 mm/rev .0008 IPR
DOC :
0.2 mm .008 inch
Coolant :
WET
ZM3
1,300 pcs / corner
Competitor’s PVD coated carbide
1,000 pcs / corner

ZM3 was able to equal the surface finish while increasing tool life by 1.3 times that of the competition.
ZM3’s obtained a stable performance and long tool life due to the coatings adhesion resistance.

Case
Material :
S10C
Cutting speed :
100 m/min 330 SFM
Feed :
0.12 mm/rev .005 IPR
DOC :
0.3~0.4 mm .012 ~.016 inch
Coolant :
WET
ZM3
6,000 pcs / corner and more
Competitor’s PVD coated carbide
150 pcs / corner

ZM3 achieved 40 times the tool life compared to the competition with outstanding adhesion resistance and part dimensional consistency.

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