Walter expands its range of Color Select high-speed inserts for cast iron drilling

The typical cast iron properties such as brittleness as well as irregular structures and surfaces exert a great deal of stress on cutting edges, which can result in high operating temperatures. The substrate, coating and geometry of the P6005-WKK45C insert work to counteract these conditions. Its multilayer PVD coating combines wear-resistant and tough layers to ensure optimized hardness and toughness.

These characteristics give the new inserts up to 100% more strength on the cutting edge and outstanding resistance to wear and high temperatures. They also provide great process reliability when drilling and withdrawing from deep holes, even at very large diameters. In addition, the red ISO K coating used on the Color Select WKK45C range allows users to easily gauge the amount of wear on the insert.

Walter, a global leader in the metalworking industry with over 90 years of experience in precision cutting tools for milling, drilling, turning, boring and specialized tools, helps customers improve process reliability and increase productivity. With Regional Headquarters in Waukesha, WI, Walter markets its competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a strong network of distributors and field engineers across subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

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