CLchipbreakerFor front turning operations ｜ Swiss CNC Lathes

Sharpest molded chipbreaker

High-precision machining

Outstanding sharpness with less tool pressure

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Features

  • Depth of cut range from 0.5 - 3.0 mm
  • Sharp edge generates less tool pressure to reduce chatter and burrs
  • Excellent chip control

Tooling application

Swiss CNC Lathe front turning operations

CL chip breaker optimal functioning range

Cutting conditions

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Coated grade Material Operation type Cutting speed (m/min) Feed (mm/rev) DOC (mm)
ST4 Stainless OD Turning continuous 50 - 120 0.03 - 0.15 0.5 - 3.0
QM3 Alloy steel / carbon steel / hardened material
DM4/DT4 Difficult-to-cut material / titanium alloy / high temp alloys 30 - 100
TM4 Non-ferrous / aluminum / plastic / general purpose 50 - 180

Chipbreaker geometry

High rake + sharp cutting edge reduces burr formation and increases machining accuracy

Chip formation comparison

Case study

Connector
Material :
S20CL
Cutting speed :
220 ～ 240 m/min
Feed :
0.05 mm/rev
DOC :
0.15 ～ 0.5 mm
Coolant :
WET
TM4 CL chipbreaker

420 pcs / corner
Competitor's wiper insert
(PVD coated carbide)

300 pcs / corner

CL chipbreaker achieved higher degree of dimensional stability and good surface finish compared to the competitor's polished insert.
CL chipbreaker demonstrated outstanding chip control even at the smaller DOC, eliminating machining issues.

Pin
Material :
SUS304
Cutting speed :
100 m/min
Feed :
0.05 mm/rev
DOC :
3.5 mm
Coolant :
WET
TM4 CL chipbreaker

200 pcs / corner
Competitor's wiper insert
(PVD coated carbide)

100 pcs / corner

CL chipbreaker achieved part dimensional consistency and extended tool life.
Stable chip control eliminated chip tangling seen using competitor's insert.

Tool lineup

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