SECO Tools TP3500 carbide grade — ISO 513 groups, coating and cross references
Grade identification
| Manufacturer | SECO Tools |
|---|---|
| Grade designation | TP3500 |
| Catalogue description | TP3500 / CVD Duratomic heavy steel turning |
| ISO 513 workpiece group | P |
| Coating family | CVD |
| Substrate | very tough substrate |
| Source | Seco Tools — turning grades nomenclature and application guide · accessed 2026-09-28 |
Source: SECO Tools 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
SECO Tools TP3500 is filed under ISO 513 group P. Check the manufacturer's application band for the exact position within the group. See the group pages under ISO 513 material groups for what each letter means in practice.
Offered on these inserts
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Cross-brand grade equivalents
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