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Ideal for machining free-cutting steel (SUM)

Long-tool life machining is achieved by reducing the built up edge on the cutting edge.
Features
  • Thin-layer TiCN coating provides both outstanding sharpness and wear resistance.
  • Achieves long tool life and high-precision machining even at high speeds.
Tooling application

For free-cutting steel
Front turning / Back turning / Grooving / ID boring / Threading / Cut off

VM1 comparison chart
Plug terminal
Material :
SUM24L
Cutting speed :
140 m/min 460 SFM
Feed :
0.015 mm/rev .001 IPR
DOC :
0.1 mm .004 inch
Coolant :
WET
VM1
800-1000 pcs / corner
Competitor’s PVD coated
150 pcs / corner

VM1 is stable in both dimensions and surface finish and has 5 times longer tool life than the competitor’s product.

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