Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide (ZCCCT) YBM251 carbide grade — ISO 513 groups, coating and cross references
Grade identification
| Manufacturer | Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide (ZCCCT) |
|---|---|
| Grade designation | YBM251 |
| Catalogue description | YBM251 / CVD, P20-P30 / M15-M35 stainless and steel |
| ISO 513 workpiece groups | P / M |
| Coating family | CVD |
| Substrate | tough substrate |
| Source | ZCCCT Zhuzhou — turning grade descriptions and ISO application ranges · accessed 2026-09-28 |
Source: Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide (ZCCCT) 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
Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide (ZCCCT) YBM251 is filed under ISO 513 groups P and M. 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1515 | Sandvik Coromant | PARTIAL | M / P | CVD | CVD P20-P30 / M15-M35 stainless and steel; same dual group. | TaeguTec — Grade Comparison Table (turning grades across 12 manufacturers) (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.