Insert Grade & Chipbreaker Cross-Reference

Free bidirectional lookup for carbide insert grades and chipbreakers across 16 brands. ISO 1832 P/M/K/N/S/H coverage. Source: Tungaloy Technical Guide B227-B233 (industry-standard reference).

Grade Lookup ISO → Brand

Select an ISO classification and grade category. All 16 brands that make a corresponding grade will be listed with their codes.

ISO Classification

Grade Category

Select an ISO classification to view equivalent grades by brand.

Reverse Lookup Brand → ISO

Enter a brand code (e.g., VP15TF, IC807, GC1125) to find all ISO classifications it appears in.

Brand

Code (case-insensitive)

Pick a brand and enter a code. Partial match supported (e.g., "VP" matches VP10RT/VP15TF/VP20MF).

Material Recommender Workpiece → Grade & Chipbreaker

Select your workpiece material. Get recommended ISO range, suggested grade category, and chipbreaker geometry.

Workpiece Material

Select a material to see recommendations.

Chipbreaker Lookup Insert Type & Mode → Brand

Select insert type (Negative/Positive) and cutting mode. Lists chipbreaker codes from each brand.

Insert Type

Cutting Mode

Select insert type to load cutting modes.

All Data Browse

Full reference table. Click any code to copy.

FAQ

How is the ISO 1832 grade classification structured?

ISO 1832 grades are encoded as letter+number. Letter = material family (P=steel, M=stainless, K=cast iron, N=non-ferrous, S=heat-resistant alloys, H=hardened steel). Number = application range (01-05 = finishing/high Vc, 10-25 = general purpose, 30-45 = roughing/low Vc).

What is PVD vs CVD vs Cermet vs CBN?

PVD-coated (Physical Vapor Deposition): thin TiN/TiAlN coating, sharp edge, ideal for finishing and stainless. CVD-coated (Chemical Vapor Deposition): thick Al2O3/TiCN coating, heat-resistant, used for steel roughing. Cermet: TiC/TiN-based, wear-resistant, used for finishing steel. CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride): for hardened steel (HRC 45+). PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond): for non-ferrous and abrasive composites.

Are these grades truly equivalent?

Not exactly. Cross-reference charts from Tungaloy, Mitsubishi, and Sandvik group grades by ISO application range, but actual performance depends on work material, machine rigidity, cutting parameters, and insert geometry. Use this as a starting point for cross-brand trials.

Where is the OYYU/BEYOND equivalent?

OYYU and BEYOND grade cross-reference is coming soon. For now, contact us with your current brand and grade for a quote on equivalent stock.

Need help matching a specific grade? Send us your current insert brand & code. We'll suggest the closest equivalent from our 500+ SKU inventory.

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