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ZCCCT ceramic cutting tools are designed for machining applications where high temperatures, hard materials, or wear resistance are critical factors. Ceramic materials, including silicon nitride and alumina-based compositions, are commonly used in high-speed machining of hardened steels, cast iron, and heat-resistant alloys. These tools offer advantages in specific use cases where conventional carbide tools may not perform as efficiently.

Key Features

  • High-Temperature Stability: Ceramic tools retain hardness and strength at extreme temperatures, making them suitable for dry cutting and high-speed machining.
  • Wear Resistance: Excellent resistance to abrasive and chemical wear, contributing to longer tool life in demanding applications.
  • Low Thermal Conductivity: Limits heat transfer to the workpiece, reducing the risk of thermal damage during machining.
  • Low Friction: Offers smooth cutting with reduced tool pressure, ideal for improving surface finishes in high-speed operations.

Applications

  • Hard Turning of Hardened Steel: Commonly used in the automotive and die/mould industries for finishing operations on heat-treated components.
  • Machining of Cast Iron: Effective in continuous and interrupted cutting of grey and ductile cast iron.
  • Heat-Resistant Alloys (HRSA): Suitable for superalloys in aerospace and energy sectors where conventional tooling struggles with rapid wear.

CM1000

ISO: H10 — H25, K10 — K25

Coated H1–H25/K10–K25 mixed ceramic grade for finishing to medium operations in hardened steel, tool steel, HSS material and nodular cast iron. Good wear resistance and toughness.

CW1800

ISO: S10 — S25

Uncoated whisker ceramic grade for finishing to rough operations in Ni-base alloy material like Inconel, Nimonic or Hastelloy. Good wear resistance, notch wear resistance and thermal stability.

CW1400

ISO: H10 — H20, S10 — S20

Uncoated whisker ceramic grade for medium and low speed cutting in HSS steel, high chrome steel and cobalt-base alloy also with interrupted cut. Good wear resistance, notch wear resistance and thermal stability.

CN1000

ISO: K05 — K15

Uncoated K05-K15 Si3N4 ceramic grade for finishing to medium operation in grey cast iron. Good wear resistance and thermal stability.

CA1000

ISO: K10 — K25, H10 — H25

Uncoated H10–H25/K10–K25 mixed ceramic grade for finishing to medium operation in hardened steel and nodular cast iron. Good wear resistance and toughness.