ANSI: SRM-216E-M VP15TF
ISO: SRM216EM VP15TF
Cemented carbides are a class of hard materials used extensively for cutting tools, as well as in other industrial applications. It consists of fine particles of carbide cemented into a composite by a binder metal. Cemented carbides commonly use tungsten carbide (WC), titanium carbide (TiC), or tantalum carbide (TaC) as the aggregate. Mentions of "carbide" or "tungsten carbide" in industrial contexts usually refer to these cemented composites. The cobalt content could vary from 5% to 23% base on application. 8% to 12% are the most common for cutting tools. Ruthenium is used to replace cobalt as a perfered binder for the best cutting performance.
High adhesion strength to the substrate improves stable tool life. Due to the excellent heat resistance and oxidation resistance, the VP15TF prevents a failure of tool life enen when machining harrdened workpiece.
