Carbide grade · Sandvik · ISO M/K/N/S
Sandvik H13A
H13A is a Sandvik carbide insert grade (Uncoated carbide), applied in the ISO M/K/N/S areas. In this cross-reference it appears on 4 insert designations; the same insert geometry is also made by ISCAR, Kennametal, Seco, Tungaloy, Walter. 1 grade from other makers is 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.
Grade summary
- Brand
- Sandvik
- Coating / substrate
- Uncoated carbide
- ISO application area
- M — stainless steel · K — cast iron · N — non-ferrous (aluminium, copper) · S — superalloys & titanium
- Application range (catalog)
- N01 · N01–N10
- Used in
- 4 insert designations in this reference
Cross-brand equivalents (manufacturer charts)
| Brand | Grade | Shared ISO positions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tungaloy | KS15F | K20 S15 S20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Mitsubishi | VP15TF | K20 S20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| ISCAR | IC908 | K20 S20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Kyocera | PR1210 | K10 K20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Sumitomo | ACK3000 | K10 K20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Sumitomo | ACU2500 | K10 K20 | 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 | IC28 | Uncoated carbide | CCGT09T304, DCGT11T304, TCGT16T304, VCGT160404 |
| Kennametal | KCU25 | PVD AlTiN | CCGT09T304, DCGT11T304, TCGT16T304, VCGT160404 |
| Seco | H15F | Uncoated fine-grain carbide | VCGT160404 |
| Tungaloy | T1010 | Uncoated | CCGT09T304, DCGT11T304, TCGT16T304, VCGT160404 |
| Walter | WNK10 | Uncoated sharp | CCGT09T304, DCGT11T304, TCGT16T304, VCGT160404 |
Compare H13A side by side
Insert designations using H13A
| Designation | Geometry | Catalog code | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCGT09T304 | 80° Diamond · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · aluminium geometry | CCGT 09 T3 04-AL H13A | N01–N10 |
| DCGT11T304 | 55° Diamond · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · positive aluminium | DCGT 11 T3 04-AL H13A | N01–N10 |
| TCGT16T304 | 60° Triangle · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · aluminium geometry | TCGT 16 T3 04-AL H13A | N01–N10 |
| VCGT160404 | 35° Rhombic · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · positive aluminium | VCGT 16 04 04-AL H13A | N01 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandvik H13A?
H13A is a Sandvik carbide insert grade (Uncoated carbide), applied in the ISO M/K/N/S areas, used in 4 insert designations in this reference.
Which grades are comparable to H13A?
Grades from other makers confirmed at the same ISO application position by two or more manufacturer charts include Tungaloy KS15F. 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.
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