Kyocera Precision Tools' Coated Carbide Optimizes Turning

Kyocera Precision Tools has announced its new CA115P/CA125P next-gen chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coated carbide for steel machining. This new offering combines an innovative coating, carbide substrate and chipbreakers to deliver exceptional performance, wear and fracture resistance.

Kyocera has designed the CA115P/CA125 series to provide extended tool life and superior performance in a variety of machining scenarios. The CA115P is ideal for continuous to light-interrupted machining, offering highly efficient and precise results. Conversely, the CA125P is optimized for continuous to heavy interrupted machining, making it a versatile general-purpose tool for steel machining.

The newly developed proprietary coating and carbide substrate of the CA115P/CA125P series offers optimized wear and fracture resistance. The coating properties on the rake and flank faces are optimized to provide excellent wear resistance. The black rake face is composed of a uniform alumina layer reducing wear, suppressing cratering and diminishing fracturing. The striking gold flank includes a hard surface layer, a highly uniform alumina layer and a unique TiCN layer. All these layers on the flank work together to improve the wear-resistant properties of the insert and to suppress surface abrasion. Below the coating, the new carbide substrate displays enhanced resistance to plastic deformation and exhibits increased temperature resistance.

According to Kyocera, a key advantage of the CA115P/CA125P series is its expansive lineup of chipbreaker options covering everything from finishing to roughing, ensuring optimal performance and productivity across numerous applications.