Insert turning tool Duratomic®

for the aerospace industry

Best suited for stable conditions, the TP0501 Duratomic® insert grade achieves the highest possible cutting speeds and/or wear resistance in high-alloy and abrasive steel turning applications. Its properties also allow for the successful machining of gray cast irons. TP0501 is among the first grades to feature next-generation Duratomic technology, which improves upon our precedent-setting a-based Al2O3 coating. This results in it being one of the most reliable, predictable and productive grades of its kind. A balance of high edge hardness and toughness boosts the wear resistance of TP0501 inserts, especially in more stable high-temperature, continuous cutting conditions. Plus, the extreme heat resistance of TP0501 makes it easy to accomplish the highest possible metal removal rates without the need for coolant. The chrome coating on the TP0501 promotes used-edge detection that makes it easy to spot cutting edges that have made any contact with a workpiece, even in very light finish-machining passes. Therefore, it is possible to process more parts per edge, limit production interruptions and reduce waste. Applicable to both roughing and finishing operations, the TP0501 grade is available on nearly 150 items.