S30T and S40T inserts

S30T and S40T inserts

Sandvik Coromant Co. offers two new insert grades for milling titanium: S30T and S40T. S30T has a PVD coating on a micrograin carbide substrate so sharp edges resist fatigue and microchipping, according to the company.

April 1, 2010

Sandvik Coromant Co. offers two new insert grades for milling titanium: S30T and S40T. S30T has a PVD coating on a micrograin carbide substrate so sharp edges resist fatigue and microchipping, according to the company. S40T features a CVD coating on a cemented carbide substrate with high toughness to withstand vibration and difficult cutting conditions. CoroMill cutters for plunging, profiling, slot milling, facemilling and shoulder milling accept the inserts.

Glossary terms in this article

  • facemilling
    Form of milling that produces a flat surface generally at right angles to the rotating axis of a cutter having teeth or inserts both on its periphery and on its end face.