The demand for cutting tools to increase productivity and cut cost of machining high temperature alloys is ever increasing. TaeguTec has thus launched two new SiAlON ceramic grades—TC3020 and TC3030—that offer superior performance on these fronts.

Both the TC3020 and TC3030 ceramic grades are suitable for high temperature alloy machining where difficult-to-cut materials such as Inconel and titanium are used. These ceramic grades are characterised by their excellent toughness and antichipping capabilities making them the best choice for both interrupted and continuous machining.

The new grades are available for insert lines in turning, milling and grooving applications.

The TC3020 is ideal for high temperature alloy machining and runs in the same conditions as the whisker ceramic grade. Its superior wear resistance is due to its high stability while it offers better flank and notch wear resistance compared to the competitor's similar grade. Furthermore, it has excellent high temperature strength and fracture toughness.

(Continued on next page)