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Metal Cutting Grades

TP2000 is an excellent general purpose machining grade, combining productivity and reliability. It is tough enough to machine steel at elevated speeds and under unfavourable conditions. In tests comparing TP2000 against ISO P25 grades, TP2000 was shown to reduce cutting time by up to 40 percent in both roughing and finishing cuts. TP2000's new coating design provides a thermal barrier, allowing the inserts to withstand much higher temperatures for increased speed capacity. Longer tool life is achieved through TP2000's substrate design that provides extreme resistance to plastic deformation. In addition, the high edge strength and excellent adhesion between the substrate and coating result in a predictable wear pattern. Extensive testing has shown that TP2000 is a very versatile grade, handling almost all steels and a wide variety of cutting conditions. This grade also does well in cast iron applications where a combination of wear resistance and edge toughness is important.