Carbide grade · Tungaloy · ISO M/S
Tungaloy AH8015
AH8015 is a Tungaloy carbide insert grade (PVD AlTiN), applied in the ISO M/S areas. In this cross-reference it appears on 1 insert designation; the same insert geometry is also made by ISCAR, Kennametal. 5 grades from other makers are confirmed at the same ISO position by two or more manufacturer charts. Same position is not the same performance: verify on a sample part before switching.
Verified cross-brand equivalents for Tungaloy AH8015, with the manufacturer charts behind each match: Tungaloy AH8015 equivalents.
Grade summary
- Brand
- Tungaloy
- Coating / substrate
- PVD AlTiN
- ISO application area
- M — stainless steel · S — superalloys & titanium
- Application range (catalog)
- ISO S (HRSA)
- Used in
- 1 insert designation in this reference
Cross-brand equivalents (manufacturer charts)
| Brand | Grade | Shared ISO positions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCAR | IC07 | M20 S10 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| ISCAR | IC20 | M20 S10 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| ISCAR | IC6025 | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kennametal | KC525M | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kennametal | KCM25B | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Dijet | JC8015 | M20 S10 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Kennametal | KC5010 | M20 S10 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Seco | CP200 | M20 S10 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Ceratizit | CTCM120 | M20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Ceratizit | CTCM130 | M20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
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Same insert geometry, other brands
These makers produce the same insert designation in their own grade. Shared geometry is not a grade equivalence.
| Brand | Grade | Coating | Shared designations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCAR | IC806 | PVD TiAlN (SUMO TEC®) | RCMT1204 |
| Kennametal | KCU10B | PVD AlTiN | RCMT1204 |
Compare AH8015 side by side
Insert designations using AH8015
| Designation | Geometry | Catalog code | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCMT1204 | Round · 7° clearance · 12mm diameter · 4.76mm thick | RCMT1204M0-RS AH8015 | ISO S (HRSA) |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tungaloy AH8015?
AH8015 is a Tungaloy carbide insert grade (PVD AlTiN), applied in the ISO M/S areas, used in 1 insert designation in this reference.
Which grades are comparable to AH8015?
Grades from other makers confirmed at the same ISO application position by two or more manufacturer charts include ISCAR IC07, ISCAR IC20, ISCAR IC6025, Kennametal KC525M, Kennametal KCM25B. Same position is not the same performance: treat them as starting points and verify on a sample part before switching.
Does this cross-reference favour specific brands?
No. Comparable grades appear here only because manufacturer-published comparison charts place them at the same ISO application position. No manufacturer pays for placement, nothing on this page is sponsored, and CuttingToolsAI sells no tools and earns no commission. Placements backed by a single chart are flagged as such, and every comparison ends the same way: verify on a sample part before switching.
Grade charts by brand
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