Carbide grade · Seco · ISO M/S
Seco TM2501
TM2501 is a Seco carbide insert grade (Duratomic® CVD), 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, Mitsubishi, Sandvik, 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
- Seco
- Coating / substrate
- Duratomic® CVD
- ISO application area
- M — stainless steel · S — superalloys & titanium
- Application range (catalog)
- M15–M25
- Used in
- 1 insert designation in this reference
Cross-brand equivalents (manufacturer charts)
| Brand | Grade | Shared ISO positions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCAR | IC6025 | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kennametal | KC525M | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kennametal | KCM25B | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kyocera | CA6525 | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Kyocera | PR1225 | M20 | Confirmed (2+ charts) |
| Ceratizit | CTCM120 | M20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Ceratizit | CTCM130 | M20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Dijet | JC5015 | M20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Dijet | JC8015 | M20 | Lead (one chart or partial overlap), not a recommendation |
| Kennametal | KC5010 | 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 | IC6025 | SUMO TEC® CVD | SCMT09T308 |
| Kennametal | KCM25B | MT-CVD TiCN/Al₂O₃ | SCMT09T308 |
| Mitsubishi | MC7025 | CVD | SCMT09T308 |
| Sandvik | GC2220 | MT-CVD TiCN/Al₂O₃ | SCMT09T308 |
| Walter | WSM20S | Tiger·tec® Silver PVD | SCMT09T308 |
Compare TM2501 side by side
Insert designations using TM2501
| Designation | Geometry | Catalog code | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMT09T308 | 90° Square · 7° clearance (positive) · 0.8mm Rε | SCMT09T308 TM2501 | M15–M25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Seco TM2501?
TM2501 is a Seco carbide insert grade (Duratomic® CVD), applied in the ISO M/S areas, used in 1 insert designation in this reference.
Which grades are comparable to TM2501?
Grades from other makers confirmed at the same ISO application position by two or more manufacturer charts include ISCAR IC6025, Kennametal KC525M, Kennametal KCM25B, Kyocera CA6525, Kyocera PR1225. 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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