摘要 |
The present invention provides a coated cutting tool comprising a substrate with a rake side, a clearance side and a cutting edge, and a coating comprising a first layer and a second layer where the second layer comprises a sandwich structure consisting of an inner layer, an intermediate layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is exposed through an opening in the outer layer and said opening extends over at least a portion of the width of the cutting edge. Thereby a double layer is provided in critical areas whereas a single layer is provided in other areas. Preferably the double oxide layer is an aluminum oxide layer. A method for manufacturing the coated cutting tool is also provided. |