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GC3210
The CVD-coated cemented carbide grade offers high flank wear resistance and is best for good to average machining conditions in all cast iron materials for continuous and interrupted cuts.Benefits and features
Machining Cast Iron Materials
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Find your grade
The cast iron insert grade assortment consists of CVD-coated carbide grades and ceramic grades for various machining conditions. Use the information below to find the right grade for your production.
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GC3210
CVD-coated grade with a thick, smooth, wear-resistant coating and very hard substrate. Ideal for high-speed turning of nodular cast iron.
GC3225
CVD-coated grade with high edge-line security. Average to difficult machining conditions. Suitable for light to heavy interrupted cuts.
CC6190
Pure silicon nitride-based ceramic grade. Excellent wear resistance at high temperatures in high-speed roughing to finishing.
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