Ceramic inserts, also known as ceramic cutting inserts are cutting tools used in machining and metalworking processes. They are typically based on aluminum oxide, silicon nitride or carbide and are designed to replace traditional carbide cutting inserts in certain machining. Our Secomax™ ceramic insert grades provide optimized wear resistance and toughness when cutting parts from heat-resistant superalloys, such as Inconel, MAR, RENE, Nimonic and Waspaloy, at high speeds. In fact, the high-speed capabilities of ceramics result in metal removal rates that are four to. Whisker-reinforced ceramic inserts are firmly established for machining high-temperature superalloys. They are used for machining turbine components, such as those used in aircraft engines or in gas turbines for energy generation. Ceramic inserts excel in high-speed operations and are well-suited for machining high-temperature alloys, hardened steels, and. Pair with lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces Shape workpieces as they rotate on a lathe Replace the cutting edge on your end mill insert holder instead of the entire tool Nearly every size and shape imaginable, from flat washers to clipped to curved Secure anything from signs to heavy.