Carbide grade · ISCAR · ISO P/M/S
ISCAR IC28
IC28 is a ISCAR carbide insert grade (Uncoated carbide), applied in the ISO P/M/S areas. In this cross-reference it appears on 4 insert designations; the same insert geometry is also made by Kennametal, Sandvik, Seco, Tungaloy, Walter. 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.
Grade summary
- Brand
- ISCAR
- Coating / substrate
- Uncoated carbide
- ISO application area
- P — steel · M — stainless steel · S — superalloys & titanium
- Application range (catalog)
- N05–N15 · N05–N20
- Used in
- 4 insert designations in this reference
Cross-brand equivalents (manufacturer charts)
| Brand | Grade | Shared ISO positions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennametal | KC735M | M30 P30 P40 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kyocera | PR1535 | M30 P30 S20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Mitsubishi | VP15TF | M30 P30 S20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| TaeguTec | TT8020 | M30 P30 P40 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kennametal | KCPM40 | M30 P30 P40 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kyocera | PV730 | P30 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Kennametal | KC530M | P30 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Kennametal | KCPK30 | P30 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Kyocera | CA6535 | M30 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Kyocera | PR1230 | P30 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
ISCAR IC28 plus up to two grades you run next to it, worked through in one document: every cross-brand match with the number of manufacturer charts behind it, single-source candidates kept apart, where your grades overlap so the list can be shortened, and a validation plan. Emailed to you, usually within the hour. No account needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennametal | KCU25 | PVD AlTiN | CCGT09T304, DCGT11T304, TCGT16T304, VCGT160404 |
| Sandvik | H13A | Uncoated carbide | 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 IC28 side by side
Insert designations using IC28
| Designation | Geometry | Catalog code | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCGT09T304 | 80° Diamond · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · aluminium geometry | CCGT 09T304 IC28 | N05–N20 |
| DCGT11T304 | 55° Diamond · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · positive aluminium | DCGT 11T304 IC28 | N05–N20 |
| TCGT16T304 | 60° Triangle · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · aluminium geometry | TCGT 16T304 IC28 | N05–N15 |
| VCGT160404 | 35° Rhombic · 7° clearance · 0.4mm Rε · positive aluminium | VCGT 160404 IC28 | N05–N20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ISCAR IC28?
IC28 is a ISCAR carbide insert grade (Uncoated carbide), applied in the ISO P/M/S areas, used in 4 insert designations in this reference.
Which grades are comparable to IC28?
Grades from other makers confirmed at the same ISO application position by two or more manufacturer charts include Kennametal KC735M, Kyocera PR1535, Mitsubishi VP15TF, TaeguTec TT8020, Kennametal KCPM40. 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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