For front turning operations ｜ Swiss CNC Lathes
Swiss CNC Lathe front turning operations
Achieves performance comparable to a positive insert with the benefit of additional corners
[ Cutting conditions ]
Material :
SUS304 vc=80m/min
304SS 270 SFM
WET
| ISO | Work material | Grade | vc (m/min) (SFM) | ap (mm) (inch) | f (mm/rev) (IPR) |
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Carbon steel Alloy steel |
QM3 | 50 – 120 150 – 500 | 0.3 – 2.5 .020 – .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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Stainless | ST4 | 50 – 120 150 – 500 | 0.3 – 2.5 .020 – .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
| Difficult-to-cut material | DM4 | 30 – 100 75 – 330 | |||
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Titanium alloy High temp alloys |
DM4 | 30 – 100 75 – 330 | 0.3 – 2.5 .020 – .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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Hardened material | QM3 | 50 – 120 150 – 500 | 0.3 – 2.5 .020 – .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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Non-ferrous Aluminum Plastic General purpose |
TM4 | 50 – 180 150 – 600 | 0.3 – 2.5 .020 – .118 | 0.03 – 0.15 .0008 – .004 |
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| ST4+ UL chipbreaker |
1000 pcs / corner
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| Competitor’s molded chipbreaker (PVD coated carbide) | 200 pcs / corner |
UL insert obtained good machined surface with its sharp cutting edge.
UL combined with the ST4 grade, for stainless steel machining, achieved 4 x longer tool life compared to the competition.
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| TM4+ UL chipbreaker |
800 pcs / corner
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| Competitor’s wiper insert (PVD coated carbide) |
400 pcs / corner
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UL sharpness provided stable dimensional results and reduced tool pressure.
When cutting speed increased, BUE was eliminated further increasing tool life from 600 to 800 pieces /corner.
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