The Korloy APMT 1135 PDER-Q PC5300 is a universal grade PVD carbide insert designed for medium to high speed machining of steel, stainless steel, cast iron and heat-resistant alloys. Offers excellent chipping resistance, high temperature hardness, and a finish-friendly edge. Best for both roughing & finishing operations.
Attention Machinists & Tooling Specialists: The Korloy APMT 1135 PDER-Q PC5300 is engineered to deliver longer tool life, reduced cost per component, and more consistent surface finish, even under demanding conditions.
Grade / Coating: PC5300 (Korloy’s Universal 30 Grade) — PVD coating with high temperature hardness and oxidation resistance; ultra-fine grain substrate for toughness and chipping resistance.
Geometry / Chipbreaker: “PDER-Q” geometry (i.e. negative + chipbreaker suited to general profile inserts) in the APMT1135 size — ideal for controlled chip flow, stable cutting, less vibration. (This geometry allows robust edge strength, helping resist fracture and chipping under load.)
Applications: Designed for turning & milling; works with interrupted cuts; good for both roughing and finishing; works well on alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and heat-resistant alloys.
Reduced downtime thanks to superior wear resistance, especially under high temperature conditions thanks to the advanced PVD coating.
Excellent surface finish, even in finishes and semi-finishes, because of fine-grain substrate and stable geometry.
Increased tool life & consistency — fewer inserts consumed per job, less variability, lower cost per part.
Strong resistance to chipping & welding (built-up edge), meaning performance remains stable even when machining harder steels or under interrupted cuts.
Automotive components machining (shafts, blocks, housings)
Aerospace parts where steels & alloys & stainless steels are common
Die & mold work (steel & hardened & tougher alloys)
General engineering / heavy machinery
Any facility needing reliable insert performance in mixed materials & variable feed / interrupted cuts
Lower overall tooling cost (fewer insert changes, less scrap)
Consistent part quality, better finish
Less machine idle time
Predictable performance even when job mix changes
You can use it on carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and even some heat-resistant alloys. The universal grade PC5300 is designed for a wide material range.
*Both. Its geometry & coating allow stable performance under roughing as well as finishing operations. Finishing yields improved surface finish because of the fine grain substrate and reduced edge chipping.
*PC5300 offers a good balance: high temperature hardness, very good oxidation resistance & toughness. While ultra-hard grades may offer higher wear on very specific materials, PC5300 gives more consistent life especially under mixed or variable cutting conditions. *
*Yes. One of the strengths of PC5300 is its high chipping resistance thanks to its substrate toughness and coating adhesion. It handles interrupted cuts and less-ideal surfaces better. *
*While actual parameters depend on machine rigidity, workholding, part geometry & coolant, general guidance from Korloy’s Universal Grade data recommends moderate-to-high speeds for steels & stainless, with feed & depth adjusted to suit finish vs metal removal. Starting conservatively, then increasing until acceptable finish & tool life is a safe strategy. *