The new universal turning grade with its 30% longer edge life trumps the conventional  P25 grades and provides significant higher cutting speeds in a wide range of different steels.

This big advance in quality was made possible by using a carbide substrate with  very tough gradient and an extremely hard, heat-resistant AL2O3 coating. After long, consistent tool life, discoloration of the tool's exceptionally smooth yellow ceramic coating gives clear warning that a change is necessary.

The LC225K "Steeltec" Universal turning grade is complimented by the extremely wear resistant LC215K "Steeltec" turning grade for use in the ISO P15 range at cutting speeds of over 900sfm in steel materials. "Drytec's" heat conducting surfaces also enable dry-turning operations at optimized speeds and feeds.

The broad range of ISA turning inserts in the new LC225K "Steeltec" Universal turning grade series will be launched in September 2006.