Kennametal KCM25 carbide grade — ISO 513 groups, coating and cross references
Grade identification
| Manufacturer | Kennametal |
|---|---|
| Grade designation | KCM25 |
| Catalogue description | KCM25 / for Stainless Steel |
| ISO 513 workpiece groups | M / P / S |
| Coating family | Pending catalogue verification |
| Substrate | carbide |
| Source | Kennametal catalogue — WNMG080412UP KCM25 · accessed 2026-09-28 |
Source: Kennametal official catalogue, accessed 2026-09-28. Grade behaviour statements on this page are general ISO 513 engineering guidance, not manufacturer cutting data.
ISO 513 fit
Kennametal KCM25 is filed under ISO 513 groups M and P and S. Multi-group grades cover a window of workpiece materials — check the manufacturer's application band for the exact position within each group. See the group pages under ISO 513 material groups for what each letter means in practice.
Offered on these inserts
The manufacturer offers grade KCM25 on the following catalogued geometries. Each row cites the official product record.
Cross-brand grade equivalents
Equivalents are listed only when they can be traced to a published cross-reference chart or confirmed in both manufacturers' official catalogues. Unconfirmed chart rows are marked VERIFY; nothing on InsertBase is guessed.
| Equivalent grade | Brand | Match | ISO 513 | Coating | Basis / note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sandvik Coromant | PARTIAL | M | CVD | KCM25 CVD stainless turning grade. | Acera Tool — carbide grade comparison chart (14 brands) (2026-09-28) |
| 2025 | Sandvik Coromant | VERIFY | M | CVD | KCM25 CVD stainless general; cross-listed. | Acera Tool — carbide grade comparison chart (14 brands) (2026-09-28) |
| 2220 | Sandvik Coromant | VERIFY | M | CVD | KCM25 CVD stainless; quoted in aftermarket chart. | Acera Tool — carbide grade comparison chart (14 brands) (2026-09-28) |
Match levels: FULL = same ISO group, application band and coating family · PARTIAL = same band, different coating or edge prep · VERIFY = quoted in aftermarket charts, unconfirmed by both catalogues.